Lake Country is made for life on the water—and this guide brings you the best places to rent boats, paddleboards, and kayaks near Pewaukee, Delafield, Okauchee, and more. Whether you're launching into a peaceful morning paddle or cruising at sunset, these local rental spots and launch sites are all within 5 to 20 minutes of The Ingleside Hotel, your perfect home base in southeastern Wisconsin.
PEWAUKEE LAKE
(Approx. 5 min from Ingleside Hotel)
Boat Rentals
Beachside Boat and Bait
Website: https://beachsideboat.com/
📍Distance: 8 min (3.4 miles)
Pontoon boats and fishing boats with easy online booking. Kayak and fishing equipment is also available.
Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
Pewaukee Paddle
Website: pewaukeepaddle.com
📍Distance: 8 min (3.4 miles)
Kayaks, SUPs, and canoes. Life jackets included.High Roller Fun Rentals
Website: highrollerfunrentals.com
📍Distance: 13 min (7.5 miles)
Kayaks, paddleboards, and hydrobikes.
Launch Sites
Pewaukee Lakefront Park – 222 W Wisconsin Ave
📍9 min (3.5 miles)Silvernail Launch – W304N2313 Maple Ave
📍6 min (2.7 miles)Naga-Waukee Park Launch – 651 Hwy 83
📍9 min (6.2 miles)
OKAUCHEE LAKE
(Approx. 15–20 min from Ingleside Hotel)
Boat Rentals
Golden Boat Rentals
Website: https://goldenboatrentals.com/
📍19 min (13.5 miles)
Pontoon boats with long term rental options available.
Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
PRS Watersports (delivery service)
Website: https://www.prswatersports.com/
📍Delivers to Lake Country public launch sites on the half
Kayak and canoe delivery to lakefronts or homes with reservation.
Launch Sites
Golden Mast Boat Launch
📍19 min (13.3 miles)Okauchee Public Landing
📍20 min (13.8 miles)
NAGAWICKA LAKE – Delafield
(Approx. 15 min from Ingleside Hotel)
Boat Rentals
Pontoons On The Move
Website: https://pontoonsonthemove.com/
📍10 min (5 miles)
Passenger and Fishing Pontoons a delivery radius of up to 3 hours.
Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
Clear Water Outdoor – Delafield
Website: clearwateroutdoor.com
📍12 min (4.5 miles)
Paddleboard rentals with flexible delivery.
Launch Sites
Naga-Waukee County Park – 651 Hwy 83
📍10 min (6.2 miles)Bleeker Street Boat Launch
📍13 min (7.1 miles)
NEMAHBIN LAKES (Upper & Lower) – Delafield Area
(Approx. 12–15 min from Ingleside Hotel)
Boat Rentals
Al’s Bait Shop
Website: https://alsbait.com/index.html
📍Distance: 13 min (8.6 miles)
Small paddle and motorized fishing boats.
Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
Panga Bar and Grill
Website: https://pangabarandgrill.com/
📍Distance: 12 min (10 miles)
Kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards.
Launch Site
Public Boat Launch – County Rd DR
📍15 min (9 miles)
Scenic access point in the Kettle Moraine corridor.
