Water Sports · Fishing · Ontario
A Gravenhurst-based boat, pontoon and Sea-Doo rental company that delivers to lakes across Muskoka, with many long-time customers praising punctual drop-offs, well-kept boats and honest advice.
Northern Lakes Marine rents boats, pontoons, fishing boats and Sea-Doos, and its main appeal is delivery: the team brings the boat to your cottage dock or a nearby public launch and picks it up at the end of the rental. Reviewers have had boats delivered to Lake Muskoka, Wood Lake, Riley Lake and other cottage-country lakes, and cottage owners use the service for their own guests.
Punctuality and communication come up constantly. Renters describe boats arriving on time or early, clear updates throughout, and drivers who explain the basics before handing over. One angler had a fishing boat dropped off the night before so they could fish at dawn, and a missing tow rope was brought to the dock after one call. Boats are described as clean and well maintained, and the owner is known for recommending the right boat rather than the most expensive one.
Many customers have rented week after week, summer after summer, for a decade or more. Families use ski boats and Sea-Doos for tubing, knee-boarding and water-skiing, and larger groups have rented multiple pontoons. Several reviewers say prices are fair compared with other marinas and the inventory is large, so book early.
Negative reviews are few and mostly older, including a dispute over damage documentation and reports of rude phone calls. One recent week-long renter had some trouble with the boat itself. Take your own photos of the boat at delivery. One reviewer also warns that another company has impersonated this business, so confirm you're booking directly.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 86 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Northern Lakes Marine | Muskoka Boat Rentals, Muskoka Sea Doo Rentals, Barge Rentals on Lake Muskoka, Lake Joseph & Rosseau directly.
