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Lake Madison · The Fleet

The Marina

two boats at the dock. Reserve by the half-day, full-day, or hour.

FleetReserve

Live · Lake Madison Conditions

Marina · Open now

Wind right now

15

mph

from SW

Air temp

85°

Clear

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

8:24 PM

Captain's call

Light chop. Good conditions on the water today.

Fleet

4 vessels · 53 total guest capacity

Season

Memorial Day → Labor Day

Hours

Daily 10am–8pm

Status

(605) 838-7953

Reserve The Fleet

Pick your boat. Pick your window. Pay in 60 seconds.

1Pick your boat

  • Rentals don't include accessories — we don't provide lily pads, floats, or other water toys.
  • Life jackets are available based on inventory — we recommend bringing your own, especially for children.

2Pick a duration

Duration
4 hours

Rent from 2 hours up to a full day — longer trips get the 4-hour and 8-hour block rates automatically.

3Pick a date

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4Pick a start time

Pick a date on the calendar to see start times.

5Add-ons (optional)

No add-ons available for this vessel.

6Your details

One person signs for the whole party. That person needs to be 18+ with a government-issued ID at check-in. Everyone else can just enjoy the ride — no separate waivers needed.

Trip summary

Vessel
Classic Pontoon
Date
Duration
4 hours
Start time
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How online booking works

Book from anywhere — phone, tablet, kitchen counter.

Pick the vessel. Pick the block. A refundable deposit holds the slot. Sign the waiver from your phone. Then check in at The Hillside and head out on the water.

  1. 01

    Pick the vessel + block

    The Classic Pontoon — you drive it, booked online in 4-hour or 8-hour blocks. (The captained BluMana is booked by inquiry.)

  2. 02

    A deposit holds it

    We place a refundable $500 deposit on self-drive boats to lock your slot — a hold on your card, not a charge, released after a clean return.

  3. 03

    Sign the waiver

    The rental waiver lands in your inbox the moment you book. Sign it from your phone — done before you leave the house.

  4. 04

    Check in + ride

    Head inside The Hillside and up the stairs to meet the dock team for a quick safety walk-through. Your boat's fueled and ready — then you're out on the water.

Rentals start at 10am; boats are back by the 8pm dock close. Every boat goes out fueled — fuel's included, no surcharge when you return. Self-drive rentals: full refund 7+ days ahead · 50% refund 48 hrs – 7 days · no refund inside 48 hours. The BluMana charter runs on its own tiers — full refund 14+ days ahead, 50% 7–14 days, none inside 7. Damage deposit refunded after the vessel returns clean. Walk-ups still welcome at the dock if there's open availability.

Dock Services

Pull up to the dock.

Top off the tank, or tie off and come inside for a cold drink and a bite. Open to anyone on the water.

Dockside Fueling

Pull right up and we fuel you up — no hauling gas cans down to the water.

Tie Off & Come In

Grab a slip, walk up to The Hillside, and settle in for a cold drink and something off the kitchen.