Guntersville Boat Rentals

Guntersville Boat Rentals operates out of Spring Creek Marina at 14455 US HWY 431 Frontage Rd in Guntersville, Alabama, putting visitors on the water on a lake the company describes as having 75 miles to enjoy, making it the largest lake in Alabama. The business draws customers from Guntersville itself as well as from Huntsville and Birmingham, and it is open daily from 8am to 6pm.

The rental fleet is built around six pontoon models, each suited to a different size of group. A 2023 Bentley Cruise, 20 feet long with 90 horsepower, carries up to 14 passengers with a weight capacity of 1,900 pounds. A larger 2023 Bentley Cruise 24, at 24 feet and 115 horsepower, holds up to 16 passengers with a 2,720-pound capacity. On the smaller side, a 2020 Bennington Fishing boat runs 18 feet with 60 horsepower and seats 7 passengers, better suited to a focused day of fishing than a large group outing. Rounding out the fleet are a 2018 Sun Tracker at 22 feet and 90 horsepower carrying up to 10 passengers, a 2018 Silverwave at 24 feet and 90 horsepower carrying up to 12 passengers, and a 2017 Bentley at 24 feet with 50 horsepower carrying up to 14 passengers. Beyond the pontoons, the company also rents two-seater jet skis, kayaks, and paddleboards for visitors who want a smaller, more personal way to get out on the water.

Weekday rates, running Monday through Thursday, price jet skis at $99 an hour, with pontoons starting at $449 a day. A current promotion offers up to $1,000 off the new 2023 Bentley models for rentals of five to seven days, and both daily and weekly rates are available depending on how long visitors plan to stay on the lake. Pricing runs separately from an 8% sales tax, an 8-hour minimum applies during holiday weekends, and a refundable $500 deposit is required, returned once the boat comes back damage-free. Every rental includes life vests and other safety equipment, dry storage, a water ladder, a map of the lake, and a full tank of fuel, with renters expected to refill the tank before returning the boat.

Because the marina sits within 50 feet of the water, the turnaround between arriving and getting out on the lake is short, and the fleet is inspected daily to keep safety a priority. Booking is handled online, and staff typically meet renters at the gas pump about 15 minutes before their scheduled rental time to go over the boat before departure.

Lake Guntersville itself operates from sunrise to sunset and offers fishing, a beach complex, and swimming areas with a small day-use fee, along with a fish population that includes bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Beyond boat rentals, Guntersville Boat Rentals also manages a selection of luxury lakefront homes on Lake Guntersville, complete with pools and boathouse amenities, giving visitors the option to pair a day on the water with a stay right on the shoreline.

The size of the fleet, spanning a compact 18-foot fishing pontoon up to a 24-foot Bentley Cruise with room for 16 passengers, means the company can outfit anything from a couple heading out to fish quietly for crappie and bluegill to a large family or friend group looking to spend the day cruising the lake’s 75 miles of open water. Drawing customers from Guntersville, Huntsville, and Birmingham suggests the marina functions as a regional destination rather than a purely local operation, with the daily and weekly rental options giving both weekend visitors and longer-stay guests a way to book time on the water that fits their trip.

Pairing the boat rentals with the company’s lakefront home listings also gives repeat visitors a way to build a longer stay around a single trip to Guntersville, rather than needing to separately arrange lodging and a boat through different companies. Between the range of pontoon sizes, the jet ski and paddleboard options, and the daily safety inspections on the fleet, the operation is set up to handle everything from a short afternoon on the water to a full week based out of Spring Creek Marina.