⚓ Marinas
Lake Minnetonka’s marinas offer everything from seasonal slips and dry storage to fuel docks, repairs, and winterization. Most operate on a waitlist for seasonal slips — reach out early in the year.
Excelsior Marina
Excelsior
Full-service marina with slips, fuel dock, on-site storage, and easy access to Excelsior’s waterfront dining and shops.
Slips
Fuel
Storage
Fuel
Storage
North Shore Marina
Spring Park
Well-regarded marina on the north side of the lake offering seasonal slips, boat repairs, and winterization services.
Slips
Repairs
Winterization
Repairs
Winterization
The Caribbean Marina
Navarre
A popular destination marina known for its lively atmosphere, waterfront dining, and convenient access to the lake’s west side.
Slips
Fuel
Restaurant
Fuel
Restaurant
Wayzata Marine
Wayzata
Located in the heart of downtown Wayzata, offering slips, service, and easy walking access to the town’s shops and restaurants.
Slips
Service
Downtown Access
Service
Downtown Access
Brown’s Bay Marina
Orono
A friendly, full-service marina in a sheltered bay on the east side of the lake. Great for families and serious boaters alike.
Slips
Fuel
Repairs
Fuel
Repairs
Howard’s Point Marina
Excelsior
Offers wet and dry slips, boat rentals (14′ fishing boats, 25′ & 30′ pontoons), winterization, and a public launch. Open daily 8am–sunset.
Slips
Rentals
Public Launch
Winterization
Rentals
Public Launch
Winterization
Tonka Bay Marina
Tonka Bay
A well-located marina on the south shore offering slips and fuel, with a gas discount for Minnetonka Marina customers.
Slips
Fuel
Fuel
Bayside Marine
Excelsior Bay
93 slips (18–50 ft), clubhouse with 24-hr showers, WiFi, full marine shop, repairs, detailing, and a private launch ramp. Slip waitlist available.
93 Slips
Repairs
Detailing
Storage
Repairs
Detailing
Storage
Rockvam Boat Yards
Spring Park
A long-established boatyard offering indoor and outdoor storage, repairs, and haul-out services. Known for quality craftsmanship.
Storage
Repairs
Haul-Out
Repairs
Haul-Out
Bean’s Greenwood Marina
Greenwood
A beloved family-owned marina celebrating 50+ years. The only marina on Minnetonka with covered slips. Gas dock is in a no-wake zone — very easy access.
Covered Slips
Fuel
No-Wake Zone
Fuel
No-Wake Zone
Metro Lakes Marina
Lake Minnetonka
Full-service marina offering slips, storage, and marine services with easy lake access.
Slips
Storage
Storage
⛵ Boat Clubs & Rentals
Don’t own a boat? No problem. These clubs and rental outfits give you full access to Lake Minnetonka without the overhead of ownership.
Your Boat Club
Smith’s Bay & Brown’s Bay
Membership-based boat club with two lake locations, daily rentals, and public fuel docks open 8am–6pm daily. No ownership hassle.
Membership
Daily Rentals
Fuel Dock
Daily Rentals
Fuel Dock
Bay to Bay Boat Club
Lake Minnetonka
The oldest independently-owned boat club on Minnetonka, founded 24+ years ago. Pioneered the boat club concept — rentals and memberships available.
Membership
Rentals
Rentals
Howard’s Point Marina
Excelsior
Rents 14′ fishing boats and 25′ & 30′ pontoons by the hour or day. One of the easiest walk-up rental options on the lake.
Pontoon Rentals
Fishing Boats
Fishing Boats
🚢 Charter Cruises
Perfect for special events, corporate outings, or just a memorable afternoon on the water. These charter companies know Minnetonka inside and out.
Al and Alma’s
Spring Park
A legendary Minnetonka institution. Cruise on a classic vessel with food, drinks, and live entertainment. Great for large groups and private events.
Private Events
Food & Drinks
Large Groups
Food & Drinks
Large Groups
Wayzata Bay Charters
Wayzata
Scenic cruises past multi-million dollar homes, parks, and yacht clubs. A leisurely and beautiful way to experience the whole lake.
Scenic Cruises
Private Events
Private Events
Paradise Charter Cruises
Lake Minnetonka
Twin Cities charter cruise specialists offering public and private cruise options on Lake Minnetonka and beyond.
Public Cruises
Private Charters
Private Charters
📋 Rules & Insider Tips
🚤 Speed Limits
All boats must slow to 5 mph within 300 feet of shore — an increase from the previous 150 ft rule that took effect in 2023. Quiet Water Areas (marked by buoys) require 5 mph or minimum wake at all times throughout the bay.
🪪 Operator Permits
As of July 2025, anyone born after June 30, 2004 must have a Minnesota Watercraft Operator’s Permit to drive a motorized boat or PWC. The requirement expands to all operators by 2028. One-time fee, online exam.
⚠️ Own Your Wake
Under Minnesota law, wake damage is treated the same as a collision. Be especially mindful near shore, in narrow channels, and when water levels are high. The LMCD’s “Own Your Wake” campaign is actively enforced.
🚀 Public Launch
The main public boat launch is in Spring Park, operated by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol. Opens at 6am. On busy holiday weekends, expect a wait — arrive early. Overflow parking available nearby.
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Ice Out 2025: March 29 at 1:32 PM
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and Freshwater officially declared Ice Out on Lake Minnetonka on March 29, 2025. Ice Out marks the unofficial start of boating season and is a beloved local tradition. Follow the LMCD for 2026 updates.