Nearly any kind of small watercraft can be rented on the lake, including canoes, kayaks, personal watercraft, ski boats, and sail boats.
See also sections on charters (boats rented with a captain), fishing (charters with a fishing orientation), and cruises (larger boats that offer cruises to the public).
Boat rentals and waterski instruction.
Boat Access: Meeks Bay
7901 Emerald Bay Road
Tahoma, CA 96142
Phone: (530) 525-5588
Fax: (530) 544-9836
Boat service and repair, fishing and sailing excursions and charters, boat rentals (kayaks, jet skis, runabouts, paddle boats), raft tours, boat and accessory sales, mooring buoy rentals.
Boat Access: Free mooring or tie-up at pier when patronizing Camp Richardson businesses
1900 Jameson Beach Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
Phone: (530) 542-6570
Website: http://www.camprichardson.com/
Boat rentals (sail from 12' to 27', jet ski, canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, ski boats and runabouts), chartered cruises, water ski lessons, wakeboard lessons, pro shop, sailing school.
Boat Access: Sunnyside Marina
1850 West Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-7417
Email: info@highsierrawaterskiing.com
Website: http://www.highsierrawaterskiing.com/index.html
Boat rentals (sail from 12' to 27', jet ski, canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, ski boats and runabouts), chartered cruises, water ski lessons, wakeboard lessons, pro shop, sailing school.
Boat Access: Sunnyside Marina
5190 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96141
Phone: (530) 525-1214
Email: info@highsierrawaterskiing.com
Website: http://www.highsierrawaterskiing.com/
Rent kayaks, canoes, sailboats, pedal boats, jet skis, parasailing, waterskiing & wakeboarding, lake boat tours.
8324 N Lake Blvd
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Phone: (530) 546-2782
Full-service, speedboat-oriented marina; fuel dock, power boat rentals, storage, launching, boat sales (Fountain, Formula, Crown Line), full service (mechanical, hull, upholstery, canvas).
7360 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 546-8248 or (800) 58MARINA
Fax: (530) 546-8257
Email: service@northtahoemarina.com
Website: http://www.northtahoemarina.com/
Full service, right in the middle of town, easy access on foot to supermarkets, shops, restaurants, services; free mooring, or tie-up to public dock; travelift.
Boat Access: A few guest spots at base of fuel dock and along waterfront; or pick up a guest mooring and dinghy in or call Marina for pick-up
700 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-1039
Email: info@tahoecitymarina.com
Website: http://www.tahoecitymarina.com/home
Large variety of rental boats.
2435 Venice Dr. E Ste. 91
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
Phone: (530) 541-8405
Email: info@tahoesports.com
The largest marina on the lake, with 280 slips, 45 ton travelift, forklift or ramp launching, wet or dry storage, boat rentals; full boat service and repair available, fuel dock and pumpout.
2475 Venice Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
Phone: (530) 541-2155
Fax: (530) 541-8124
Email: sales@tahoemarina.com
Website: http://www.tahoemarina.com/
Hwy. 28 and National Ave. Picnic area, barbecue pits, and public restrooms. Launch fee $5, $7 daily fee to park.
Hwy. 28 and National Ave.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Phone: (530) 546-4212
Website: http://www.dbw.ca.gov/maps/facilityinfo.asp?facilityID=731
Jet ski rentals, at Lakehouse Pizza.
120 Grove
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-3225
Email: info@surftahoe.com
Website: http://www.surftahoe.com
More of a long pier than a real marina; boat rentals, speedboat rides, parasailing and sportfishing.
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 544-2942
10-175 HP boats available, jet skis and pedal boats, M.S. Dixie paddlewheeler excursion boat, fuel dock (w/diesel).
750 US Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: (702) 588-3833
Website: http://www.zephyrcove.com/marina/index.cfm