Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Minnesota

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Find the perfect boat

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2

Select a captain

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3

Book with ease

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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 Minnesota

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  • Tim

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Rodrigo was great the whole time. He was very responsive to our questions ahead of the trip, and promptly delivered...

    Adam

    Oct 2024

  • Chad was very responsive and communicated quite effectively and promptly with us.
    He made it a fantastic day on the...

    Zach

    Aug 2024

  • Easy pickup and dropoff!

    Anna

    Aug 2024

  • Chad was amazing and made everything so simple! The boat was docked and ready to go- instructions were thorough,...

    Toni

    Aug 2024

  • Ahmad was extremely communicative and had the boat ready to go at our time. Boat was as described and had everything...

    Tyler

    Aug 2024

  • Chad was super responsive and very thorough. He was kind and flexible, and made sure we had everything we needed to...

    Anthony

    Aug 2024

  • Captain Chad and his wife were amazing! I rented the boat for a company team building event. We had folks from...

    Angela

    Aug 2024

  • Haylie

    Aug 2024

  • Great service always answered questions was there to greet on time and ending time!

    Nicole

    Aug 2024

  • Chad was very prompt and polite in all communications. His boat and peripherals (skis, tube, etc) and lake map...

    Andy

    Aug 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    Rodrigo was a tremendous help in making our day incredibly pleasant and enjoyable!!! I highly recommend him!!!

    Anastacia

    Aug 2024

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