Boat rentals on Central Lake
Rent a pontoon, ski or fishing boat for Central Lake, then find the ramp, fuel and the calmest day to go.
Photo: James St. John · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.
Launch points
Ramps & marinas
- Kite launch 3rd Ave Lower · 0.4 mi from the waterDirections
- Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper · 0.7 mi from the waterDirections
- Boat ramp · 1.0 mi from the waterDirections
Gas and fuel docks
- Hillsdale Arco Auto Repair0.1 miDirections
- Valero501 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City0.2 miDirections
- Chevron0.2 miDirections
- Shell2901 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo0.6 miDirections
Bait and tackle
- REI1119 Industrial Road, San Carlos2.7 miCallDirections
- Sports Basement202 Walnut Street, Redwood City3.9 miDirections
- Backcountry8.4 miDirections
- Fjällräven230 University Avenue, Palo Alto8.6 miDirections
Groceries and ice
- LuckyIce919 Edgewater Boulevard, Foster City0.1 miDirections
- SafewayIce921 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City0.1 miCallDirections
- 99 Ranch MarketIce1070 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City0.2 miCallDirections
- India Cash and CarryIce750 Alma Lane, Foster City0.2 miDirections
Good to know
Questions about Central Lake
Can you rent a boat on Central Lake?
Yes. Boat rentals for Central Lake can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends. Public launches include Kite launch 3rd Ave Lower, Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper, Boat ramp.
Where can I launch a boat on Central Lake?
Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Kite launch 3rd Ave Lower, Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper, Boat ramp. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.
Is there gas near Central Lake?
The closest listed fuel is Hillsdale Arco Auto Repair, about 0.1 miles from the water.