Boat Rentals in Springfield, IL
Lake Springfield Boat Rentals
Just because you don’t own a boat doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the water!
At Lake Springfield Marina, you can choose from our impressive selection of rentals, including:
- The famous "Party Barge," a 42' deck boat that carries up to 30 passengers, along with tables, chairs and umbrellas!
- Pontoons & Tritoons
- WaveRunners
- Ski Boat
- Fishing Boat
- Canoes
- Kayaks - Single & Tandem
- Stand Up Paddle Boards
- Tubes
- Life Vests
- Ropes
When you choose a Lake Springfield Marina rental, you can relax and enjoy your day on the lake, secure in the knowledge that all of our rentals are well maintained and equipped with plenty of life jackets and all other required safety equipment. Our staff is eager to ensure that you have a safe, enjoyable and memorable visit to the lake.
For an additional fee, we can provide an experienced driver who will ensure your safety while you enjoy all the lake has to offer. Please note, we require a minimum of 2 weeks notice to request a driver.
Lake Springfield Marina is the perfect spot for your family reunion, company outing, business meeting, or just a simple get-together with old friends. Our experienced staff can help you plan a day that is sure to be remembered.
2024 Rental Rates
Summer Hours (2024): May 1st to Sept. 6th
Fall Hours (2024): Sept. 7th to Oct. 12th
Boats
Half Day (4 hrs) * | Full Day (8 hrs) ** | |
Party Barge (25-30 capacity) | $575 | $675 |
Tritoon (11person capacity) | $395 | $495 |
Ski Boat (5 person capacity) | $525 | $625 |
Fishing Boat (2 person capacity) | $175 | $225 |
Prices may vary depending on availability. * 9:30am to 1:30pm/9:45am-1:45pm or 2:00pm to 6:00pm/2:15pm-6:15pm (Summer Hours) * 9:30am to 1:30pm or 1:15pm to 5:15pm (Fall Hours) ** 10:00am to 6:00pm (Summer Hours) ** 9:15am to 5:15pm (Fall Hours) Please note: Fuel is not included in rental price. Fuel charges will be assessed at the end of your rental period. You will leave from the dock with a full tank of fuel. Upon return, we will fill the boat with fuel. You will only pay for the fuel you've used. |
Paddle Products
2 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Canoe (2 person) | $30 | $45 |
Stand Up Paddle Board | $35 | $50 |
Kayak (1 seater) | $30 | $45 |
Tandem Kayak (2 seater) | $35 | $50 |
Paddle Product Start Times - 9:15am, 11:30am, 2:00pm & 4:15pm (Summer Hours) 9:15am, 11:15am, 1:15pm & 3:15pm (Fall Hours) Please note: paddle products are not permitted to go north of the marina. Must stay south for safety reasons. |
WaveRunnners
1 Hour | |
1 Person | $115 |
Additional Rider (max 1) | $20 |
For safety reasons: only 1 PWC may go out at a time. You are not allowed to rent 2 PWCs at one time. If 2 PWCs are rented by same party, LSM reserves the right to cancel reservation at any time. **Waverunners cannot go beyond the I-55 Bridge and will only have access to the southwest side of the I-55 Bridge. |
All operators of motorized boats and WaveRunners must take an online safety course and present completion certificate on day of rental. The free online courses can be found at Rental Boat Safety. The operator must complete the appropriate course and provide certificate in order to rent any of our motorized products. If you fail to complete the rental course before arriving for your rental, loss of rental may occur and forfeit of deposit.
Anyone born after January 1, 1998 is required by the state of Illinois to also take an online boater safety course and must provide boaters safety card on the day of the rental to operate the watercraft. The DNR approved boaters safety class can be found here.
No grilling on any of our rentals. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Ask about Military and Weekday Discounts!
Holiday surcharges may apply.
Please note, LSM takes COVID-19 very seriously, however, we will not be able to issue a refund for rentals. Instead we will extend a rental credit into the 2025 season. Thank you for understanding.