Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Michigan

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Find the perfect boat

Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of boats.

2

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

3

Book with ease

Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

4

Go fishing

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!


Why Boatsetter?

As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventures including fishing trips. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your peace of mind while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.

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Top fishing boat rentals reviews in Michigan

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  • Awesome host! Had a blast and owners were very accommodating in giving us extra time because of how much fun we were...

    Anthony

    Aug 2025

  • The boat was great! There were no issues. Everything was as advertised. Matt was great to deal with. He was very...

    Brian

    Aug 2025

  • Rented a pontoon from Daniel on 8/9/25 for four of us on Chain O’ Lakes, King, WI — couldn’t have asked for a better...

    Ricardo

    Aug 2025

  • Excellent! Emma was so responsive and patient. We had a great time on lake Mendota. Will definitely be a repeat...

    Christina

    Aug 2025

  • Awesome time on this boat. Great service made it a very easy process for me and my family. Would highly recomend!

    Ryan

    Aug 2025

  • Boat was very clean. Everything worked well! Grady was very easy to work with. Great communication. Accommodated our...

    Kenji

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great communication, easy pick up and timely. Thanks

    Michael

    Aug 2025

  • Boat was exactly as advertised. Comfortably fit our group (five younger children and five adults). Walloon Lake is...

    Vanessa

    Aug 2025

  • Brian

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Michelle

    Aug 2025

  • Daniel was on time. Boat was in condition expected, ran great, and was clean. Everything as promised. Great experience!

    Tera

    Aug 2025

  • Fantastic experience! Started with excellent communication and carried over into everything ready in top shape when...

    Andrew

    Aug 2025

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