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Candlewood Lake Boat Rentals: Pontoons, Prices, Captains

Yes, you can rent a boat on Candlewood Lake. Wavy Water Sport's LLC in Danbury and Chatterton Marina in New Fairfield rent pontoon boats on the lake, Echo Bay Marina in Brookfield rents boats and runs a boat club, and Candlewood Kayak Rentals rents kayaks and paddleboards at Squantz Pond State Park. Marina Radar has 6 rental, guide and charter businesses on record for the lake across 5 towns, listed by town below.

Candlewood Lake boat rentals by town

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How much does it cost to rent a pontoon boat on Candlewood Lake?

Wavy Water Sport's LLC in Danbury posts its prices on its own website. A 9 passenger pontoon is $400 for a half day of 4 hours or less and $550 for a full day of 8 hours or more. A 14 passenger pontoon is $500 for a half day and $700 for a full day. Fuel is included in both. Chatterton Marina and Echo Bay Marina take bookings online and did not post prices on the pages we read. Prices can change for the 2027 season.

Source: Wavy Water Sport's LLC website, Chatterton Marina rentals page, Echo Bay Marina website

Can I rent a jet ski on Candlewood Lake?

Marina Radar has no jet ski rental on record for Candlewood Lake. Wavy Water Sport's LLC in Danbury says on its own website that it discontinued jet ski rentals for the safety of residents and its customers. The Candlewood Lake Authority says everyone who drives a personal watercraft in Connecticut needs a Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation, whatever state they live in.

Source: Wavy Water Sport's LLC website, Candlewood Lake Authority boater rules page

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat on Candlewood Lake?

Not for a short rental of a boat that is not a personal watercraft. Connecticut law says a person running a boat rented for 14 days or less from a boat livery does not need a safe boating certificate during the rental, and the boat livery must give each renter the state literature on safety and rules of navigation. That exemption does not cover personal watercraft.

Source: Connecticut General Statutes section 15 140e

Can I rent a boat with a captain on Candlewood Lake?

For fishing, yes. Candlewood Lake Guide Service runs full day and half day guided bass and panfish trips on Candlewood Lake from its own 21 foot boat. For a pontoon or watersports day with a captain, Connecticut Water Sports says on its own website that no captained charter runs on Candlewood itself. It runs captained trips on Lake Lillinonah in New Milford, about 10 minutes north: a pontoon for up to 12 guests at $275 an hour and a watersports boat for up to 10 guests at $340 an hour, captain and fuel included, gratuity not included.

Source: Candlewood Lake Guide Service website, Connecticut Water Sports Candlewood page

Where can I rent a kayak or paddleboard on Candlewood Lake?

At Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield, on Squantz Pond, a natural lake off Candlewood Lake. CT DEEP says Candlewood Kayak Rentals rents kayaks and stand up paddleboards there for the 2026 season, first come, first served. A single kayak is $40 and a paddleboard is $60 for 2 hours. From Memorial Day to Labor Day it is open daily for walk ups from 10 am to 6 pm, weather permitting.

Source: CT DEEP Squantz Pond State Park page

Where can I rent a boat near New Milford?

Connecticut Water Sports runs its captained pontoon and watersports trips from 143 West St in New Milford, on Lake Lillinonah. On Candlewood Lake, New Milford Parks and Recreation sells Lynn Deming Park boat ramp passes to New Milford residents only, and the boat must be present with a Connecticut registration.

Source: Connecticut Water Sports Candlewood page, New Milford Parks and Recreation park pass page

Answers checked on the sources named under each one. Confirm details with the business or park before you go.

Self drive pontoon and boat rentals

3 listings on record. Call to confirm.

Kayak and paddleboard rentals

1 listing on record. Call to confirm.

With a guide or captain

2 listings on record. Call to confirm.

What should I ask before I book?

  • Which boats do they rent, and how many people does each one hold?
  • Is fuel included, and what is the shortest rental?
  • What happens if the weather turns bad?
  • Do they give an orientation before you leave the dock?
  • Where do you pick up and return the boat?

How did Marina Radar build this guide?

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