Boat rentals/service
       In Sandpoint, Sandpoint Marina in the Old Power House (208-263-3083) on Sand Creek offers a variety of boats, canoes and kayaks for rent, along with complete marina services. Lake Pend Oreille Cruises has an 18-foot jet boat for rent that is designed for up to eight passengers (208-255-5253). Finally, the Alpine Shop, 213 Church Street (208-263-5157) offers boat sales, service and more.

       New in 2010, elite athletes and Sandpoint natives Nate Holland (2-time Olympian, 6-time X-Games Gold Medalist) and Pat Holland (World Cup Medalist) offer wakeboard, waterski and surfing lessons as well as tours of the lake at Action Water Sports. Hit their website or check their shop at 100 N. First Ave., behind Starbucks on the Sand Creek boardwalk; or call 208-255-7100.

       Seasonal moorage is available through the City of Sandpoint at City Beach Marina and The Windbag Marina, also at City Beach. Learn more at the City of Sandpoint's Web site. The city also accepts reservations for visitor moorage. (208-263-3613). Day use moorage is available at City Beach on the east side of the boat launch or at the boardwalk along Sand Creek (not accessible to sailboats).

       Nearby in Sagle, the Bottle Bay Resort & Marina rents kayaks, canoes and paddle boats (208-263-5916). Also at Bottle Bay Resort, boat and sea doo rentals are available at A Day On the Lake Rentals (toll free 877-890-2444 or 208-290-4729).

       In Dover, the Dover Bay Marina offers moorage, canoe and kayak rentals, and other services.
       In Hope, Hope Marine Services offers rentals of various power craft (208-264-5105) and also boat sales and service. BC&M Houseboat Vacations rents houseboats for sightseeing, fishing or family vacations on Lake Pend Oreille at Hope. (208-255-5750). Holiday Shores/East Hope Marina (208-264-5515) offers moorage and numerous services, including fuel and pumping-out station.
        In Bayview, MacDonald's Hudson Bay Resort (208-683-2211) on the south side of the bay in Bayview rents a 20-foot sailboat, 15-foot fishing boats and canoes.

        For more information, go to the Super Directory and see Marinas & Boating Services.

Boat charters and tours
       One of the most elegant chartering power vessels for small to medium-size groups on the lake is the Shawnodese, a classically styled ferryboat captained by Curtis Pearson. Check out the Lake Pend Oreille Cruises home page, or call 208-255-5253.
        If you're more interested in experiencing the lake in the intimacy of a paddle boat, Full Spectrum Tours (208-263-5975) offers scenic lake tours by kayak on both Lake Pend Oreille and Priest Lake, specializing in smaller groups, and also offers kayak rentals.

        For more information, go to the Super Directory and see Tour Guides & Outfitters.