Pontoon on Cave Run Lake, forested ridges beyond

Scott Creek Marina · Morehead, Kentucky
•Slipholders: Water will be shut off and last pumpouts are on Nov. 1st, 2026

The lake is the point.

Pontoon and jon boat rentals on Cave Run Lake, surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. Book a day on the water — then find your way back by four.

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Marina

8am–10pm dailyShip store and fuel dock

Boat rentals

9am–4pm · in season2026 rental season closed

Restaurant

Closed for the seasonBack Memorial Day weekend

The fleet

Three boats. One lake.

All rental details

Single-deck pontoon

26' · half canopy

$230/ day + tax/fees

The everyday lake boat. Shade, seating for eight, and room to drift.

8 passengers 3 available

Closed for the season

Double-deck with slide

10 passengers

$310/ day + tax/fees

Upper deck, a slide, and space for a bigger group.

10 passengers 5 available

Closed for the season

Fishing jon boat

8HP Yamaha

$85/ day + tax

Walk-up only. Two adults, an 8HP Yamaha, and a quiet morning. Please call before you arrive.

2 passengers Walk-up only

Closed for the season

How a day works

Show up ready. Leave at four.

We keep the rules short because the surprises are the expensive kind.

01
Book online
Pay the rental when you reserve. Deposit is separate and due at the dock.
02
Bring the cardholder
Photo ID must match the reservation. Everyone 18+ signs the waiver in person.
03
On the water 9–4
Walk-through at the slip, life jackets on board, back at the dock by 4pm.

Need to know

Before you put it on the calendar.

Renter is 21, with a photo ID that matches the booking.
All passengers 18+ must be present to sign.
Children count. Capacity is a hard limit.
No alcohol on Cave Run Lake. No tubing. No grills.
Pets are welcome. Clean up after them.
If your date is booked, join the waitlist — we’ll email the opening.

Full FAQ

The water

Eight thousand acres of forested lake.

Cave Run is a muskie lake in the Eastern Highlands, about an hour east of Lexington. Crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish — and the Kentucky state-record muskie came from here.

About the lake

Two harbors