With its many lakes and streams in the Mammoth Lakes Basin and surrounding areas, this region affords wonderful opportunities for boating, canoeing and kayaking. Summer brings both recreational paddlers, enjoying a relaxing day on the water and serious fishermen, trying to catch that prized trout. Rent a canoe, kayak or boat from one of the many local rental companies and have a great time. Take a guided tour via kayak on Mono Lake and learn about its fascinating history. Boat around Crowley Lake for a day of fishing or just to take in the amazing mountain scenery.

You can even sail, if that is your boating pleasure of choice. We've seen 24-foot sailboats on Crowley Lake and even Mono Lake. Not very often of course, but it's been done. More typically. you will see many fishing boats, canoes and the occasional catamaran, as well as people out kayaking. Any of the lakes that have road access allow fishing boats. Some don't allow motors, so you will have to check ahead on that. Water skiing happens out on Crowley and up in June Lake. Catamaran sailing works well on Crowley because of the often windy afternoon conditions during the summer.


It is truly a memorable day for the whole family to spend it on the water in the Mammoth Lakes area.

Commercial Boat Operators

Annett's Mono Village
Offering fishing boat and pontoon boat rentals, Annett's Mono Village is a full service destination resort, with rental cabins and motels, a 300-space campground, and a fully stocked grocery store with an ATM machine. Annett's is a proud dealer of Johnson Motors and Gregor Boats. Hourly, 1/2 day, weekly and monthly rates available.

Caldera Kayaks
Guided kayak tours of Mono Lake with experienced guides let you experience one of the oldest living lakes from the unique perspective of a kayak. Paddle through fascinating tufa formations and out to mysterious Paoha Island. Paddle the Long Valley Caldera on scenic Crowley Lake and explore shoreline formed by the forces of nature. Lakefront kayak rentals, lessons and sales at the Crowley Lake Marina make it convenient and easy to paddle the Eastern Sierra. Fish the Eastern Sierra from stable sit-on-top kayaks and get out on the water where the fish are biting.

Convict Lake Resort
A fantastic vacation spot for the whole family, located at one of the most pristine lakes in the Sierras. A great headquarters for your trout fishing, hiking, camping and boating vacation. We have cabins, fishing boats, horses and bicycles for rent. You can get all the supplies you need from our general store and dine at the fine "Restaurant at Convict Lake".

Tube Tenders
Picture yourself on a custom 24' pontoon boat, being safely lowered by an electric platform into the nationally-renowned fishery of Crowley Lake - no mud on your feet! You know the fish are there; the "Bottomline" "Stalker-Sidefinder" on board says they are. Your experienced guide has given you the local tips and suggested the proven flies. It's you, in your tube, rod in hand and — THE FISH!