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Madison Boats

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Marshall Boats

Every Day 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (Paddle Craft)
Every Day 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (Pontoons)
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Wingra

Every Day 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
Tuesdays 6 am - 8 pm (until 9/1)
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Brittingham

Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am to 8 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 9 pm
Sat. & Sun. 6:30 am - 8 pm
Friday. 8:30 am to 8 pm
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Our Locations

Escape to the Lake with Madison Boats. With four locations on three lakes and over 400 boats, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Select one of our locations to learn more about our 10 favorite paddle destinations on Lake Wingra, Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. Here at Madison Boats, we are able to connect with each other and nature through outdoor recreation and education. Scroll below to see our summer fun events, or to explore our fleet of kayaks, stand up paddle boards, fishing and pontoon boats.

Our Services

Want unlimited access? Own your own boat? Want to host a reunion, youth group, or birthday party? We want to help. With memberships, private boat storage and a host of private party and group services we work hard to make sure you do not have to.

  • Paddlecraft Rentals

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  • Pontoon Rentals

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  • Private Parties

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  • Group Rentals

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  • Memberships

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  • Boat Storage Marina

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  • Camp Wingra

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  • Events

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    • Our Events

    Join us for unforgettable experiences with your friends and family – there’s always something exciting happening on the water.

    • Learn to Kayak Lake Wingra
      Aug17

      Learn to Kayak Lake Wingra

      Let’s go paddle! If you are new to kayaking or looking to get more familiar with paddling techniques, this short course is your gateway to becoming a paddling prodigy.
      Our Wingra Boats instructors w…

      At Wingra
      5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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    • Morning Mindfulness
      Aug18

      Morning Mindfulness

      Lake Wingra is a magical place, and we are thrilled to partner with Amie Heeter to bring morning mindfulness. 
      We take the morning to pair our love for the water with time-tested practices that enha…

      At Wingra
      6:15 am - 7:45 am
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    • Lake Mendota Heritage Tours: Featuring Mike Smale (Clean Lakes Alliance)
      Aug18

      Lake Mendota Heritage Tours: Featuring Mike Smale (Clean Lakes Alliance)

      Lake Mendota Heritage Tours: Stories from the Water
      Discover Lake Mendota through the eyes of the people who know and love it best.
      Step aboard for an unforgettable two-hour journey across Madison’s…

      At Marshall
      3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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    • Early Mornings with Wingra Boats
      Aug18

      Early Mornings with Wingra Boats

      Start off your day with Wingra Boats! We will be open earlier than our regular hours starting at 6am! Pre-book your boat and commit to a magical morning.

      At Wingra
      6:00 am - 8:00 am
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    • Learn to SUP Lake Mendota with Village of Waunakee
      Aug18

      Learn to SUP Lake Mendota with Village of Waunakee

      Let’s go paddle! If you are new to paddleboarding or looking to get more familiar with paddling techniques, this short course is your gateway to becoming a paddling prodigy.
      Our Marshall Boats instr…

      At Marshall
      5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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    • Mendota Passage: Toon and Paddle
      Aug20

      Mendota Passage: Toon and Paddle

      Join our captains to experience the diverse landscapes that we have here in Madison! This is an adventurous yet stress-free multi-vessel excursion where you will travel from Madison’s bustling downtow…

      At Marshall
      8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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    General Madison Boats Air Quality Guideline:

    AQI Below 150: Open with regular operations.
    AQI 150-200: Open with some limitations to services and events.
    AQI is above 200: Closed

    Please note this is a guideline and operations may not reflect this in real time. If we must cancel your reservation or event due to poor weather conditions, you will automatically receive a store credit with the option for a 100% refund.

    Pricing

    SUP’s – (Max Capacity: 275lbs.)

    • First Hour: $16
    • Additional Hours: $12

    Kid SUP’s – (Max Capacity: Up to 100lbs.)

    • First Hour: $10
    • Additional Hours: $10

    2-4 Person SUP’s – (Max Capacity: 600lbs.)

    • First Hour: $30
    • Additional Hours: $20

    4-8 Person SUP’s – (Max Capacity: 1,000lbs.)

    • First Hour: $40
    • Additional Hours: $30

    Kayaks – (Max Capacity: 350lbs.)

    • First Hour: $16
    • Additional Hours: $12

    Tandem Kayaks – (Max Capacity: 500lbs.)

    • First Hour: $22
    • Additional Hours: $15

    On-Top Kayaks – (Max Capacity: 275lbs.)

    • First Hour: $16
    • Additional Hours: $12

    On-Top Tandem Kayaks – (Max Capacity: 500lbs.)

    • First Hour: $22
    • Additional Hours: $15

    Canoes – (Max Capacity: 2-4 People, 850lbs.)

    • First Hour: $22
    • Additional Hours: $15

    Solo Canoes – (Max Capacity: 400lbs.)

    • First Hour: $18
    • Additional Hours: $15

    Paddle Boats – (Max Capacity: 4 People, 500lbs.)

    • First Hour: $24
    • Additional Hours: $15

    Row Boats – (Max Capacity: 3-4 People, 400lbs.)

    • First Hour: $24
    • Additional Hours: $15

    Watermats – (Max Capacity: 10 People, 1,500lbs.)

    • First Hour: $40
    • Additional Hours: $30

    Duck, Swan & Dragon Paddle Boats – (Max Capacity: 5 People, 800lbs.)

    • First Hour: $30
    • Additional Hours: $20

    8 Passenger Pontoon Boat

    • Weekday (MON – THUR) – $85 Per Hr
    • Weekend (FRI – SUN) – $95 Per Hr

    Fishing/Cruise Pontoon Boat

    • Weekday (MON – THUR) – $85 Per Hr
    • Weekend (FRI – SUN) – $95 Per Hr

    12 Passenger Pontoon Boat

    • Weekday (MON – THUR) – $105 Per Hr
    • Weekend (FRI – SUN) – $115 Per Hr

    Captained Pontoon – (Max Capacity: 10 People)

    • Weekday (MON – THUR) – $135 Per Hr
    • Weekend (FRI – SUN) – $155 Per Hr