California lakes with boat rentals
California lakes and reservoirs where you can rent a boat instead of bringing your own. Rental types, seasons and boat rules vary by lake, so each guide links to the details.
48 places · Updated automatically · Last reviewed October 10, 2026
Why it's on this list:
- “Motorboats and patio boats at the East Beach marina, (925) 449-5201”
Why it's on this list:
- “Fuel, rentals, store, haul-out and repair, transient berths”
Why it's on this list:
- “3584 Hwy 147, East Shore; (530) 284-7697; rentals, launching valet, store, pump-out”
Why it's on this list:
- “Whiskeytown Marinas LLC rents fishing boats, pontoons, deck cruisers, kayaks and paddleboards.”
- Puddingstone Lake (Bonelli Park)
San Dimas · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs
Boat launch · Swimming · Fishing
Why it's on this list:
- “Wheel Fun Rentals operates boat rentals in the park”
Why it's on this list:
- “Listed at the South Shore marina”
Why it's on this list:
- “transient tie-ups, boat rentals, store, tackle, ice, snack bar”
Why it's on this list:
- “Pontoons, fishing boats, ski and tubing boats, kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and jet skis”
- Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Santa Barbara · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs
Boat launch · Kayak & SUP · Fishing
Why it's on this list:
- “16 ft 9.9 hp jon boats, pontoons and single or double kayaks”
- Lake Piru Recreation Area
Piru · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs
Boat launch · Boat rentals · Jet skis allowed
Why it's on this list:
- “Boat rentals, fuel, convenience store, snack bar, ice, laundry and showers”
- Lake Murray (Murray Reservoir)
La Mesa · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs
Boat launch · Kayak & SUP · Fishing
Why it's on this list:
- “Motorboat and rowboat rentals at the boat dock”
Why it's on this list:
- “canoe, kayak, motorboat and pontoon rentals”
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Hesperia · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs
Boat launch · Kayak & SUP · Swimming
Why it's on this list:
- “Rentals of pontoons, aluminum boats, jet skis, kayaks and pedal boats, plus a convenience store”
Why it's on this list:
- “Motorboats, pontoon boats and kayaks”
Why it's on this list:
- “Rentals listed at the marina”
Why it's on this list:
- “Rentals, houseboats and launch services at 13104 Marina Drive”
Why it's on this list:
- “Fuel, boat rentals, store, tackle, ice, haul-out and repair”
Why it's on this list:
- “Available from the district”
Why it's on this list:
- “A marina and bait and tackle shop rent fishing boats, kayaks and canoes.”
Why it's on this list:
- “Seasonal kayaks, paddle boards and pedal boats rented by the hour”
Why it's on this list:
- “JT's Rentals at Launch Pointe: boats, paddleboards and fishing boats”
Why it's on this list:
- “Duffy boats, electric fishing boats, kayaks, SUPs, pedal boats and aqua-cycles”
Why it's on this list:
- “Both Lake Don Pedro Marina at Fleming Meadows and Moccasin Point Marina rent houseboats.”
Why it's on this list:
- “The dock rents rowboats, motorboats, bass boats and pedal boats.”
Why it's on this list:
- “The dock rents rowboats, motorboats and bass boats.”
How this list works
This list is built automatically from the facts on each place page. A place appears only when its published details show it meets the list's rule, and the ranking updates as places are verified. Always check current conditions before you go.