Boat Rentals & Water Sports
BOAT AND FLOAT AT LAKE NACIMIENTO
You no longer need a friend with a boat! With Lake Nacimiento boat rentals, we offer a wide selection of boats for all your recreation needs. Whether you are a first time boater or veteran, our boats are extremely easy to drive. After a quick orientation, you will be off enjoying the waters in no time.
Some of the most popular activities at Lake Nacimiento are the park’s water recreation opportunities, enjoy a designated ski and wakeboard slalom course or long rides in the Nacimiento Narrows! If fishing is the water sport for you, try wetting your line for some of the lake’s abundant white bass. The Marina features slip rentals, gas & oil, a fully stocked marina store as well as boat and water play equipment rentals. Let our friendly staff help make your day on the Lake full of fun!
Lake Nacimiento attracts visitors throughout the whole year for recreational boating and water sports.
Called ‘The Dragon’ from its unique shape, Lake Nacimiento is one of the best boating lakes in the region making it a haven for water sport outdoor adventurers. With miles of waterways, countless inlets and coves, open bays, and a long winding river, boaters have plenty of room to spread out and enjoy:
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waterskiing
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flyboard
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wakeboarding
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wake surfing
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paddle boarding
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tubing
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jet skiing
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other water-related activities
Skiers love the glassy water in the morning and late afternoon. Clean, warm water, the long open ski areas and slalom course are fantastic.
Lake Nacimiento is nearly 200 feet deep at the spillway and maintains an average water temperature of 72 degrees, reaching close to 80 in the summer months.
Facility Details
Please Note: There are no restroom facilities located on the Lake Nacimiento Marina.
Need To Know
All Boats Require a $500 Deposit
Please Note:
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
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Standard Day -Times vary/season dependant
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Half Day-Times vary/season dependant
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Reservations can be made daily during operating hours at 805-238-1056
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Full rental payment is due upon rental reservation.
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Security deposit and any applicable sales tax are collected on the day of rental.
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Advanced reservations of half-day rentals are not available.
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Rental rates do not include fuel usage.
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$75 per hour penalty for late boat returns.
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Renters must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license in possession.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations to vessel reservations should be made 48 hours (2 days) prior to the arrival date. All reservation cancellations requested 48 hours or more days in advance, are subject to a $60 cancellation fee, per vessel. Any cancellation or refund request within 2 days of arrival date is non-refundable. Processing fees are non-refundable. RESERVATIONS MADE WITHIN THE 48 PERIOD OF ARRIVAL ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
View Fee Schedule
| Fee Name | Amount | Info |
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| 24' Sweetwater Pontoon Boat, 12 people | $675 | Full Day |
| 24' Sweetwater Pontoon Boat, 12 people | $370 | Half Day |
| 21' Sweetwater Pontoon Boat, 8 people | $615 | Full Day |
| 21' Sweetwater Pontoon Boat, 8 people | $340 | Half Day |
| Classic Crest LX 240 SLC Premium Pontoon, 10 people | $785 | Full Day |
| Paddleboard | $25 per hour / $88 per day | $200 deposit |
| Rental Tubes | $60-$150 per day | $200 deposit |
| Water Ski - (not a jet ski) | $15 per hour / $50 per day | $200 deposit |
| Single Kayak | $25 per hour / $88 per day | $200 deposit |
| Tandem Kayak | $35 per hour / $140 per day | $200 deposit |
| Wakeboard | $15 per hour/ $50 per day | $200 deposit |
| Kneeboard | $15 per hour / $50 per day | $200 deposit |
| Fishing Poles | $15 per day | $20 deposit |
| Life Vests | $10 per day | $20 deposit |
Fishing
Lake Nacimiento is the only lake in California stocked with white bass. Anglers also find just about every other native warm water fish in the lake — largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, and crappie, carp and catfish. The state record carp was caught in Lake Nacimiento back in 1968. Twisting inlets punctuate the 165-mile shoreline providing lots of quiet places for fishermen to cast their lines.
Anglers seeking white bass do the best in the spring and fall. The white bass favor the main channel of Lake Nacimiento between the marina and Bee Rock, the narrows, Oak Shores, Town Creek, and Las Tablas Creek. They are found all the way up the Nacimiento River channel. Black bass congregate around brush, rocks, and off the points. Catfish are found most often in shallow areas of the lake, often at the heads of coves. Many fishermen go after them in Los Tablas, just south of the resort. Prolific bluegills are caught nearly everywhere on the lake along the shores, especially in the inlets. Crappie hide where there is cover, often in Dip Creek, Las Tablas, Snake Creek, and Cantinas Creek.
Check out the live webcam of the Lake here!
Facility Details
WHICH BAITS AND LURES ARE CATCHING FISH AT LAKE NACIMIENTO?
White Bass: Kastmasters, Roostertails, Storm Chug Bug, Luhr Jensen Crippled Herring, Rebel Pop-Rs, Zara Puppies
Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: Shad imitations, Plastic Worms, Topwater Lures, Senko, Crankbaits, Spinnerbaits
Catfish: Nightcrawlers, Minnows, Chicken Livers, Anchovies
Crappie: Minnows
Bluegill: Meal Worms, Nightcrawlers
LAKE RECORDS
White Bass: 4 pounds, 2 ounces
Largemouth Bass: 9 pounds, 14 ounces
Smallmouth Bass: 4 pounds, 10 ounces
Channel Catfish: 20 pounds, 2 ounces
Spotted Bass: 5 pounds, 3 ounces, caught in 1994
Crappie: 3 pounds, 8 ounces
Bluegill: 1 pounds, 12 ounces
Carp: 52 pounds, a California state record, caught by Lee Bryant in 1968
Need To Know
QUAGGA & ZEBRA MUSSEL PREVENTION PROGRAM:
Mandatory vessel screening and/or inspection prior to launching. All vessels must be CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY and must complete a Vessel Screening Permit prior to launch. Vessels that have been on an infested lakes within the past 30 days and/or fail to arrive in a CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY condition will be required to undergo a full inspection. No vessel will be allowed to launch that have been on infested lakes within the past 10 days or fails inspection.
All vessels and watercraft are subject to a Quagga Mussel Inspection prior to launch. Your vessel must be clean, drained, dry and plug out for the mandatory inspection. Failure to comply with the inspection process can result in fines up to $2,000.
If your vessel has been on a mussel infested body of water within thirty (30) days of your arrival, you will be PROHIBITED to launch. Infested Lakes are as follows:
Anaheim Lake, Angeles Tunnel, Black and Gold Golf Course Pond, Cahuilla, Castaic, Coachella Canal, Colorado River, Copper Basin, Dixon, El Capitan, Elderberry Forebay, Havasu, Imperial Dam, Irvine, Jennings, Kraemer Basin, Lake Forest, Lower Otay Lakes, Matthews, Mead, Miramar, Mojave, Murray, Olivehain Reservoir, Parker, Pipeline in Lakeside, Piru, Piru Creek, Poway, Pyramid, Ramona, Rattlesnake Reservoir, Ridgemark Golf Course Pump, San Justo, San Vicente, Shadow, Skinner, Sweetwater, and Walnut Canyon Reservoir.
View Fee Schedule
| Fee Name | Amount | Info |
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| Resident Sport Fishing 365 | $61.82 | Fishing supplies and licenses may be obtained at our General Store. |
| One-day Sport Fishing | $20.26 | Fishing supplies and licenses may be obtained at our General Store. |
| Two-day Sport Fishing | $31.06 | Fishing supplies and licenses may be obtained at our General Store |
General Store
The Lake Nacimiento General Store is a one-stop shop for camping, lodging, and lake experience. If you left home without it, we most likely have it! The General Store offers groceries, sundries, beer, wine, ice, fishing licenses, tackle, clothes, and camping supplies. Many souvenirs and beautiful gifts for friends and family are available, including genuine Lake Nacimiento apparel and more.
Check out our fishing section for information on what fishing supplies we carry.
Permanent Jewelry:
What is permanent jewelry? Permanent jewelry is jewelry that is skillfully welded to your body (wrist, neck, or ankle), meaning it has no clasp and needs to be cut off to be removed. Making it the perfect option for lake wear!
Available for walk-in’s Wed-Mon 8:00am-3:00pm, weekend extend hours available with pre-reservations. Please email: reservations@golakenaci.com
Day Use
Maybe you're a local looking for a day adventure or passing through and want to experience the magnificence of the lake and scenery, we have plenty of fun waiting for you! Picnic, explore, rent a boat, and view all of the overnight lodging and camping options we have for your next overnight adventure. We look forward to welcoming you to Lake Naci!
Need To Know
Discounts: Senior, Active or Retired Military and Disabled Veteran discounts are available. Multiple discounts are not allowed. Discounts are available as space permits. Discounts are not valid during Off-Season (Oct. 1 – Apr. 30) and special events.
*All reservations and purchase requests (i.e. Annual Boat Pass, ADUP, etc.) are subject to a non-refundable $10 Processing Fee. Fees are subject to change without notice.
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| Fee Name | Amount | Info |
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| Lake Nacimiento Annual Pass | $260 | valid at all county parks |
| Day Use Per Vehicle | $18 | Daily Rate |
| Day Use Per Vehicle | $12 | Discounted Daily Rate for Veterans who present valid physical ID |
Boat Storage
Lake Nacimiento Marina has wet storage for a daily and weekly rate and dry storage on a monthly and annual basis. Find the convenience of our storage facilities to spend more time and frequency on the Dragon Lake Naci!
Facility Details
Dry Storage and Wet Storage options
Need To Know
Please Note:
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Annual & Monthly boat storage requires an annual Monterey County boat permit. Special documentation is needed in advance for dry storage. Please call for information.
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Invasive species inspection is required.
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Storages are final purchases, no refunds are offered regardless of whether the slip was occupied during the duration of the rental or not.
Service Rates:
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Boat Tow (1-hour min): $130/hour
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Battery Core Charge (at marina): $18
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| Fee Name | Amount | Info |
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| Dry Storage | $230 | Monthly Rate |
| Dry Storage | $990 | Annual Rate |
| Wet Storage | $40 | Daily Rate |
| Wet Storage | $200 | Daily Rate |
5k Dog Walk Trail
Come join us with your four legged friend at our new 5k Dog Path.
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Enjoy fresh air hiking on a graded dirt road – easy on the knees and joints
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Recharge your soul with nature
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Get outdoors and get some sun
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Picture perfect scenes
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Of course, dog friendly with fresh water fountains and other amenities
Let your fur baby show you around!
