TRAVERSE CITY FISHING FIELD GUIDE
All-Day on Northern Michigan Water: An Eight-Hour Wilderness Water Experience from Traverse City
An eight-hour, operator-delivered rental that puts a wide fleet — from double-decker pontoons to jet skis, kayaks and SUPs — onto the lakes of Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties.
All-Day on Northern Michigan Water: An Eight-Hour Wilderness Water Experience from Traverse City.
Northern Michigan’s inland seas unfold in wide, bright bays and quiet coves; this eight-hour rental from Traverse City hands you the craft to choose your pace—high-octane jet skis, roomy pontoons with slides, or a lone kayak for glassy mornings—so you can write the day on water that threads Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Nine craft types to match any mood
Pick from deck boats, classic pontoons, a two-level double-decker with slides, three jet-ski models, kayaks and SUPs — options that let you design anything from a family float to a high-speed run.
Delivered to the lakes you want
Operator delivery is available to popular lakes across the region — including Torch, Glen, Leelanau and Crystal — so you start on the shoreline that suits your plan.
Picnic packages and lake comforts
Add-ons such as picnic packages and water floats are available to convert a rental into a full-day celebration for birthdays, family outings or group adventures.
What the day feels like
What eight hours on the lake feels like
The day can start with a quiet paddle in a kayak, move to a shaded pontoon lunch with a cooler of snacks, then end with a blast on a high-performance jet ski — the rental format gives you the time and the craft to stitch those moments together across Grand Traverse and Leelanau County waters.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is best for:
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard rental term shown here is an eight-hour rental; longer bookings are possible, with rentals also available from one hour up to seven days.
Sunscreen, towels, water bottles, water shoes or sandals, and a cooler or snacks (or pre-book a picnic package). Have a valid ID and credit card for the damage deposit and carry a cell phone for emergencies.
Deliveries are available throughout Grand Traverse County and Leelanau County to popular lakes such as Torch, Glen, Leelanau and Crystal; confirm your preferred launch point at booking.
No glass containers aboard, no alcohol while operating any motorized vessel, and towing sports require approval or an add-on; pets only on specified craft and overnight use requires pre-approval.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is an individual rental?
The advertised standard rental duration is eight hours; rentals are also available in other increments from one hour up to seven days.
Where do I pick up the boat?
The operator delivers to locations throughout Grand Traverse County and Leelanau County, including popular lakes such as Torch, Glen, Leelanau and Crystal.
What should I bring for the day?
Bring sunscreen, towels, water bottles, water shoes or sandals, and a cooler or snacks (or book a picnic package); you’ll also need a valid ID and credit card for the damage deposit and a cell phone for communication or emergencies.
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are allowed only on pontoon and double-decker options and may incur cleaning fees, so confirm the policy when you book.
Is alcohol permitted on board?
No alcohol is allowed while operating any motorized vessel; check operator rules for consumption when the vessel is not being driven.
Are towing sports like tubing allowed?
Towing sports are not permitted unless you rent approved add-ons that allow them.
Can I keep the rental overnight?
No overnight use is allowed unless pre-approved with the operator.