Boats For Rent In Southwest Illinois

By AA-Boats & Boating Staff Writers

Pleasure and fishing boats for rent in southwest Illinois at boat dealers, rental centers, outdoor stores, marinas and boat rental agent locations offering a wide variety of watercraft for rent. Find pontoon boats, fishing boats, jet skis, family boats, canoes, kayaks and other personal watercraft. Many rental locations offer deck, ski and speed boats as well. Check below to find boat rentals in southern and western Illinois.

Southwest IL boat rental options.

Listed below find boat rental dealers and other resources offering boats for rent for use on Carlyle Lake, Crab Orchard Lake, Kinkaid Lake, Lake Springfield, Sangchris Lake, Big Muddy River, Kaskaskia River and other waterways in Illinois. Rental locations are listed nearby cities and attractions. Cities listed include Carbondale, Granite City, Quincy, Alton and Belleville. Contact these boat rental agents to see if they have the ideal boat to rent.

Southwest Resources

Alton

American Boat Co
701 West Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
618 462-6622

Belleville

Weissborn Boat And Lawn Equipment
18 Mascoutah Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
618 233-7447

Carbondale

Granite City

B & L Boat Covers
657 Ashland Avenue
Granite City, IL 62040
618 797-0585

Quincy

Carlyle Lake

Crab Orchard Lake

Kinkaid Lake

Lake Springfield

Sangchris Lake

Big Muddy River

Kaskaskia River

Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area

Lake Murphysboro State Park

Washington County State Recreational Area

Southwest IL boat rentals

Find boat rental dealers and other boat rental locations within or nearby cities, lakes and attractions in western and southern Illinois.

If you are looking for a specific type boat for rent, chances are one of these dealers can assist you. Boats offered for rent typically include canoes, jet skis, family boats, pontoon boats, fishing boats, inflatables, jon boats, ski boats, aluminum boats, electric boats, jet skis and others. Some boats offered are confined to specific lakes while others are available for travel to other bodies of water.

Southwest IL boating

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Boat rental safety

Many marinas offer rentals

Some marinas offer boat rentals for use on the lake where the marina resides. Check with Kinkaid Village Marina, Lake Springfield Marina or West Access Marina for information on local boat rental options.

Pontoon boats are ideal for large groups or when taking small children boating. Most often they have a safety railing and a canvas or metal top to reduce the amount of sun rays absorbed by passengers.

Runabouts are great for families and small groups to go sight seeing and cruising the lakes.

Ski boats and speed boats are well suited for of three to five who enjoy water sports such as water skiing and wave boarding.

Aluminum boat rentals are best suited for parties of one to four planning to travel short to mid-range distances.

Bass boats are designed for two passengers and are ideal for most fresh-water fishing, and some inshore fishing.

Lake boat rental

Find a boat to rent and take the family and friends out on the water for a day of making memories. Before boating, become familiar with local boating laws and regulations. Many waterways are marked with hazard buoys - be certain you know the meaning of these various buoys.

Check with your insurance agent to be certain you are covered while boating in a rental boat.