Rent a Boat in Milwaukee, WI

Brewer-town skyline, Lake Michigan salmon runs, and riverside festival docks make Milwaukee a surprising Great-Lakes gem. Troll kings at dawn, tie-up for cheese curds on the Riverwalk, and watch fireworks from the bow after dark.

What to know

The most popular boat rental styles in Milwaukee include:

• Great-Lakes fishing boats for king and coho salmon just outside the breakwall.
• Deck & pontoon boats for happy-hour loops up the Milwaukee River.

North-wind squalls can build steep chop fast; seasoned captains read the lake like a barometer.