Ride across the pristine waters of Flathead Lake with Riverside Recreation’s personal watercraft rentals. From quick bursts to extended cruises, their SeaDoo Sparks put you in control of your next big adventure.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–8 hours
Fitness Level
Basic physical ability required to operate watercraft and maintain balance on variable surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Flathead Lake formed thousands of years ago through glacial activity and has been part of Native American history, including the Salish and Kootenai tribes.
Conservation
Riverside Recreation encourages minimal impact boating to protect water quality and wildlife habitats, vital for the lake's health and recreation future.
Riverside Recreation
Ride across the pristine waters of Flathead Lake with Riverside Recreation’s personal watercraft rentals. From quick bursts to extended cruises, their SeaDoo Sparks put you in control of your next big adventure.
Riverside Recreation is a Polson, Montana-based watercraft rental provider operating on Flathead Lake. The company offers a range of on-water experiences designed for families, groups, and individual adventurers. Rentals include runabout boats equipped for wakeboarding, skiing, and tubing; single and double kayaks; basic and premium pontoons; a 25' upper-deck slide pontoon; stand up paddleboards; and personal watercraft.
Riverside Recreation's runabout boats feature spacious swim decks and premium stereos and are suitable for exploring popular lake destinations such as Wild Horse Island. Single kayak rentals use 9 ft Spitfire kayaks offering stability, storage, and easy transport. Tandem options use the Lifetime Manta Tandem Kayak for shared paddling. Basic pontoon rentals are tri-toon designs offering roomy layouts and towing capability for water sports. Premium pontoons include Landau Atlantis or Signature models with 200+ HP outboards and seating for up to 12 passengers. The Upper Deck 25' Slide Pontoon fits up to 13 passengers and includes a sun deck and water slide.
Stand up paddleboards are available in hard plastic and inflatable models and can be launched onsite or transported to preferred launch points. Personal watercraft rentals use SeaDoo Sparks with flexible rental durations from one to eight hours. All offerings are centered on Flathead Lake access from Polson, providing direct lake access for cruising, watersports, and sightseeing. Riverside Recreation is featured on The Adventure Collective for its range of rentable watercraft and clear trip descriptions.
Location
Polson, MT
On Flathead Lake's southern shore
Trips Offered
8
Wide selection of watercraft rentals
Party Capacity
Up to 13
Large pontoons for groups and families
Rental Durations
1–8 hours
Flexible short and full-day options
Book boats, pontoons, kayaks, paddleboards, or SeaDoos for 1–8 hour rentals and start planning a memorable day on Flathead Lake.
Wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket
Life jackets are mandatory on Flathead Lake and essential for your safety when riding personal watercraft.
Fuel up before you go
Fuel costs are calculated post-rental—confirm tank levels before heading out to avoid surprises.
Check weather conditions
Lake winds can pick up quickly; always verify weather forecasts and water conditions prior to departure.
Respect no-wake zones
Keep an eye out for restricted areas and slow zones near shorelines and marinas to protect wildlife and other boaters.
Life jacket
A mandatory safety device required for every jet ski rental on Flathead Lake.
summer
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from intense UV rays reflecting off open water.
summer
Water shoes
Provide grip and protect feet when boarding and disembarking at rocky shorelines.
summer
Windbreaker jacket
Keeps you warm against cold lake breezes during shoulder seasons.
spring|fall