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Madison Boats

Your Escape to Madison's Lakes Begins Here

Rent Your Boat

Madison Boats is now closed for the season.

Thank you to everyone who was part of this incredible summer. We look forward to seeing you in the spring!

Madison Saunas at Wingra Boats

Opening November 6th. Join us for a wood-fired sauna and lake plunge experience on Lake Wingra.

Need a gift for your lake lover?

Give a gift card to Madison Boats or Madison Saunas.
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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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    • 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