For couples, families and even seniors, spending the day boating on Lake Watauga is a great opportunity to have some fun, renew old bonds and make some new friends. There are dozens of activities available from the exciting like water skiing and wakeboarding to the relaxing like swimming, fishing and just plain sitting around.

Here are some excellent options for finding a Watauga Lake Boat rental so that you, your family and friends can get out on the lake with a minimum of fuss and effort:

Lakeshore Marina & Resort Located just off Highway 321, this fantastic resort offers a full-service marina, cabin rentals and a five star restaurant as well as ski and pontoon boats. There’s no need to stop anywhere beforehand. No matter your pleasure, fishing, swimming or skiing, the Lakeshore Marina has what you need.  Also, at the end of the day, don’t overlook the Captain’s Table where you can partake of the finest steaks and seafood while enjoying a final, magnificent view of the lake.

Fish Springs Marina Another option on the lake is the Fish Springs Marina. It offers a very family-oriented atmosphere that is perfect for kids of every age. Of course, there are Lake Watauga boat rentals so you can fish, swim or ski but the resort also offers onsite camping for those families who want to “rough it a little. For the more competitive, there is also the annual Monster Trout Tournament where anglers can compare their skill while trying to catch the largest rainbow and lake trout.

Carefree Boat Club If you would rather not be constrained by the vagaries of making a Watauga Lake boat rental at the last minute, you should consider the advantages of the Carefree Boat Club. Designed to be convenient, easy to use and fun, this boat club combines the best of boating activities with the a very “carefree program.

Once enrolled, you need only call up the Carefree team and reserve your craft, either pontoon or speedboat. Our experienced team will have it fueled and ready to go as soon as you arrive. Then, spend a day on the lake doing your thing. When you return, all you need do is dock it and return the keys. We’ll take care of everything else. In short, you get all the benefits of owning a boat without all the headaches.