Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Runaway Bay, TX

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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 Runaway Bay, TX

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  • Michael was awesome boat was excellent. Very easy to work worth and boat was very clean and smooth would definitely...

    Andre

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great captain! Funny, outgoing, and knowledgeable, captain Nate gave us the best time! He knew the quiet areas and...

    Abby

    Jul 2025

  • Awesome boat. Boat is outfitted with every feature we were looking for. Second year we rented

    josh

    Jul 2025

  • Michael was great! Excellent communication, very friendly and helpful!! Boat was great and we had a blast!!!!

    Robert

    Jun 2025

  • Moses was phenomenal. Very prompt and very responsive to our requests. He was thorough in the pre-checks. Explained...

    Keith

    May 2025

  • Will always recommend using this guy to rent a boat from 100/10 experience every time

    Johnnie

    May 2025

  • Moses was friendly and very helpful. The boat was amazing. Highly recommend!

    John

    May 2025

  • Great boat, great owner, great communication. Would rent again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend.

    Luis

    Apr 2025

  • I had the pleasure of taking out Moses boat for a weekend getaway, and I couldn’t be more impressed! From the moment...

    Janette

    Nov 2024
  • 5/5 stars

    Moses was very responsive, prompt and helpful. He looked out for our convenience and avoiding unnecessary cost (park...

    Jaiwant (Jay)

    Oct 2024

  • Great communication from the beginning. He was there early and easy to find. I forgot to add the tube to the booking...

    Mary

    Sep 2024

  • Michael was great and explained everything well. We would definitely rent the big Ole Pontoon again!

    Megan

    Sep 2024

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