Rent a Boat in Lake Chelan, WA

A 50-mile glacier-carved fjord framed by vineyards and snow-capped peaks, Lake Chelan delivers cobalt-blue water perfect for wake-surf sun-ups, winery dock stops, and overnight anchorages at remote Stehekin—all in a single north-south run.

What to know

The most popular boat rental styles on Lake Chelan include:

• Surf & ski boats for dawn glass near Manson Bay and afternoon wake sets mid-lake.
• Pontoons & cabin cruisers for family coves, fishing drop-offs, and multi-day trips to the lake’s wilderness headwaters.

Wind funnels hard through “the Narrows,” so a local skipper can time crossings for smooth water.