DENNIS BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Skiff Days on the Intracoastal: A Full‑Day Rental from Larsen’s Marina
Spend up to a full day (boats must be returned by 4:30 pm) on 16' skiffs from Larsen’s Marina exploring the salt creeks, lagoons and bays behind Sea Isle City for fishing, crabbing and wildlife.
Skiff Days on the Intracoastal: A Full‑Day Rental from Larsen’s Marina.
Larsen’s Marina sits on the picturesque intracoastal waterway and runs full‑day boat rentals that let beginners and seasoned anglers alike push off into salt creeks, lagoons, estuaries and bays for a day of fishing, crabbing and wildlife watching. The marina’s fleet of stable 16' skiffs and a staff that provides mandatory pre‑departure instruction, charts and local guidance make the intracoastal accessible and safe for a self‑guided day on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stable 16' skiffs ready for a full day
Rent a 16' skiff with an 8hp tiller‑drive 4‑stroke engine; boats are suited to beginners and anglers and hold up to five people, with mandatory instruction given before departure.
Creeks, lagoons and bays behind Sea Isle City
The rental launches into a maze of salt creeks, lagoons, estuaries and bays that offer opportunities for summer flounder, blue‑claw crabbing and concentrated wildlife viewing along the intracoastal.
Marina support: café, tackle shop and service
Larsen’s Marina is family owned and includes the Bay Breeze Café for casual waterfront dining, a tackle shop stocked with ice, snacks and bait, a gas dock and cleaning station to make a long day on the water practical.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You’ll meet at the marina, receive brief but mandatory instructions and a local chart, then head out in a stable skiff to pick a line of creeks or an open bay to fish, set traps, land on a sand bar or simply drift and watch salt‑marsh birds and estuary life — a self‑paced, gear‑backed day on calm intracoastal water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should plan otherwise.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals operate May 1 through October 31. Full‑day rentals run up to nine hours; all boats must be returned by 4:30 pm.
Bring sun protection, layered clothing for wind and spray, food and water; the tackle shop carries ice, snacks and bait and rods, traps and nets are available to rent. Canopies are offered for an additional fee.
Meet at Larsen’s Marina on the intracoastal waterway; the marina provides free parking, a gas dock, cleaning station, private slips and a boat ramp.
The marina’s fleet consists of 16' skiffs with 8hp tiller‑drive 4‑stroke engines; the Bay Breeze Café provides casual waterfront dining and the tackle shop supports a full day on the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boating license to rent or operate the vessel?
No — a boating license is not required to rent or operate the vessel, but mandatory instructions are provided to all operators in compliance with NJ laws.
How many people can ride on one rental boat?
Maximum occupancy is five people per boat.
What is the minimum age to operate a rental boat?
The operator must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid driver’s license.
When must rental boats be returned?
All rental boats must be returned by 4:30 pm.
When are rentals available during the year?
Rentals are available from May 1 through October 31.
Are fishing and crabbing gear available on site?
Yes — rods, traps and nets are available to rent and the tackle shop stocks bait, ice and related supplies.
Is shade available on the boats?
Canopies are available for an additional fee.