On the Lake: Your 2026 Guide to Boating & Paddle Rentals in Lake Country, WI

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 – South End of Upper Nemahbin Lake on County HWY DR
  📍15 min (9 miles)
  Scenic access point in the Kettle Moraine corridor.
• Public Kayak Launch - Lower Nemahbin Lake Fish and Wildlife Habitat Area
  📍18 min (10 miles)