Are life jackets included?

Yes — life jackets and a safety training orientation are included with every rental.

Can I store the boat overnight?

Multi-day storage is allowed if you have a safe place to keep the boat; however, the wakesurf boat must be stored overnight at the Lake Shores dock.

Is wakesurfing allowed behind rental boats?

No — wakesurfing is strictly prohibited behind all Lake Shores Watercraft & Boat Rental boats.

What time must boats be returned?

All boats must be returned by sunset for evening or multi-day rentals—confirm local sunset times when you check in.

Do I need a boating license or ID?

Bring government-issued ID; staff will review safety rules and local regulations at check-in and advise if additional operator qualifications are required.

Own Lake Chelan for Six Days: Boat Rentals at Lake Shores Watercraft

Q: Where do I pick up the boat?

Meet at Lake Shores Watercraft & Boat Rentals - 1324 W Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816tttt for check-in and safety briefing.

Lake Shores Watercraft & Boat Rentals — Lake Chelan, Washington is the gateway to six days of open-water freedom on one of the Pacific Northwest’s deepest, glacier-carved lakes. Rent a boat and trade parking lots for pontoons of glass-blue water framed by steep rock walls and stands of ponderosa and lodgepole pine; the company operates out of Lake Shores Watercraft & Boat Rentals - 1324 W Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816tttt, where friendly staff move quickly to get you aboard. Lake Chelan stretches more than 50 miles from Chelan town to the small settlement of Stehekin and feels part fjord, part alpine reservoir. The lake’s U-shaped valley and sheer cliffs are the result of repeated glaciation; its cold, clear water supports lake trout beneath the surface while ospreys and bald eagles quarter the skies. On a calm morning you can run a straightaway between willow-lined coves, then cut into a sheltered bay to drop an anchor and swim off a ladder. The fleet at Lake Shores is set up for flexible trips: quiet cruises, family days with safe swim platforms, or adrenaline-soaked towing for wakeboarding and tubing. Life jackets and safety training are included with rentals, and staff will brief you on launch, navigation channels, and local hazards. Multi-day storage is available if you have a safe place to keep the boat—note that the wakesurf boat must stay overnight at the Lake Shores dock, and all boats return by sunset on evening or multi-day bookings. Beyond the pure water time, boating here is a way to access vineyards, rocky pocket beaches, and the little public pier at Manson for an afternoon tasting. Run a long plane past Appletree Point for open-water speed, or ghost along the shoreline at dusk to watch deer browse the shallow margins. The town’s boating culture is practical: clear signage at marinas, up-to-date weather briefings, and a mix of quiet coves and long, straight runs that satisfy both families and riders looking for long, clean wakes. Practicalities matter: fuel, basic navigation, and a respect for no-wakes zones around docks make the day smoother. Whether you want six days of slow exploration or a single high-energy outing, booking through the provided FareHarbor link locks in the date on a lake that rewards both slow afternoons and full-throttle laps. For people who value variety—swimming, sightseeing, watersports and wine—the access Lake Shores offers is a smart, straightforward way to own Lake Chelan for a week. Expect clear briefings on fuel and safety; bring sunscreen, a soft cooler, and a throw rope; and plan routes around afternoon winds that can pick up on the narrows between Manson and Wapato Point —watch for gusts near headlands and respect seasonal wildlife closures.