The mountains called and you answered and now live in the beautiful, yet land-locked state of Colorado. If the line where the sky meets the sea calls you as well, there are plenty of large, beautiful lakes and reservoirs to curb your water craving.
And what better way to spend a day at the lake than on a boat! Here are the best places to rent a boat, whether you’re looking for a speed boat to shred some water, a pontoon boat to chill with friends and family, or a fishing craft to catch a prize.
There are also plenty of non-motorized watercraft rentals available if kayaking, canoeing, or Stand-up Paddle (SUP) boarding is more your style.
Peak boat rental season is mid-June to mid-August, but you can start renting much earlier and later in the seasons than that. If you want to hit some of the more popular boating locations, we’d recommend booking your rental a couple of weeks in advance.
Lake Estes
Lakes Estes Marina | 1770 Big Thompson Ave, Estate Park, CO 8051 | 970-586-2011
- Premium Pontoon Rental – 10 guests
- Pontoon Rental – 7 guests
- Fishing Boat Rental – 4 guests
- Paddle Boat Rental – 4 guests
Also offering: Kayak, Canoe, and SUP rentals.
Lake Dillon Marina
Lake Dillon Marina | 203 W Lodgepole st, Dillion, CO 80435 | 970-486-5100
- 22’ Pontoon
- 25’ Pontoon
- 20’ Pontoon
- 22’ Catalina Sailboat (Required sailing certification or passing written quiz with 90%).
Also offering: SUP and Kayak Rentals.
Frisco Bay Marina. | 267 Marina Rd, Frisco CO 80443 | 970-668-4334
- Fishing boat
- 20’ Pontoon
- 24’ Pontoon
- Sailboats
Also offering: Canoes, Kayaks, and SUP Rentals.
Blue Mesa Reservoir
Elk Creek Marina | 16 mi. W of Gunnison on Hwy 50 | 970-641-0707
- 20′ Pontoon Boat
- 24′ Pontoon Boat
- 8-12 people max, 2 pets
- Aluminum Fishing Boats
Also offering: Kayaks, Canoes and Stand Up Paddle Boards Rentals.
Lake Fork Marina | 29 miles west of Gunnison on HWY 50 | 970-641-3048
- 20′ Pontoon Boat
- 24′ Pontoon Boat
- 8-12 people max, 2 pets
- Aluminum Fishing Boats
Also offering: Kayaks, Canoes and Stand Up Paddle Boards Rentals.
Horsetooth Reservoir
Inlet Bay Marina | 4314 Shoreline Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526 | 970-223-0140
- 2017 Pontoon boats up t0 8 people
- 2018 Pontoons with slides up to 10 people, no pets
- Group Boats – Big Cat and Super Cat up to 20 people, no pets
- Tower Ski Boats 6-8 people, no pets
- Fishing Boats up to 6 people
- Jet Skis up to 2 people
- Runabouts up to 5 people
Also offering: Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Board, Hydro Bike Rentals.
Lake Granby
Indian Peaks Marina | 6862 US-34, Granby, CO 80446 | 970-887-3456
- Pontoon boats
- Two-seat catamarans
- Restaurant and bar
Highland Marian | 7878 US-34, Granby, CO 80446 | 970-887-3541
- 21′ 11′′ Pontoon boat up to 10 people
- 2 hours, 4 hours, full day
- Bait and tackle store
Grand Lake
Trail Ridge Marina | 12634 US-34, Grand Lake, CO 80447 | 970-627-3586
- Pontoon boats – both pet friendly and no pet boats
- Fishing boats
- Tiki boat up to 10 people
Also offering: Paddle Board and Kayak Rentals.
Grand Lake Marina | 1132 Lake Ace, Grand Lake, CO 80447 | 970-627-9273
- 18′, 20′, 22′ Pontoon boat
- 13′, 15′, 17′ Sport boat
- 30′ Charter boat with drive
Also offering: Kayak, Canoe and Paddle Board renatls.
Headwaters Marina | 1030 Lake Ave, Grand Lake, CO 80447 | 970-627-5031
- Pontoon boats
- Sport runabouts
- Fishing boats
- Paddle Boats
- 1 hour scenic lake tours
Lake Pueblo
South Shore Marina | 1 S. Marina Rd, Pueblo, CO 81005 | 719-564-1043
- 20′ Pontoon boat up to 8 people
- 24′ Pontoon boat up to 10 people
- 25′ Pontoon boat up to 12 people
- Save 10% Monday-Thursday; Active military discount 10%
Are you ready to tackle boating this season? Book your boating experience and share this article with your friends and family!
