Just because you don’t have your own boat here at the lake doesn’t mean you can’t take to the water! Several marinas at Hartwell Lake have deck and pontoon boats available for you to rent! Most boats can be rented by the day, weekend or full week. There are minimum age requirements to rent and a valid drivers license and basic navigation skills are required.
Because Lake Hartwell is so large, with two main river channels, many islands, creeks and countless coves, becoming familiar with the navigational buoys is important. On top of this, we highly recommend a nautical chart of the lake to help you keep your bearings, especially if the area is new to you. The Hartwell Lake Association publishes a guide to navigating the lake and marine charts of the lake are available at area marinas and boat supply stores.
HARBOR LIGHT MARINA – Lavonia, GA
Harbor Light Marina offers pontoon boats from 18′ to 24′, which are perfect for fishing and cruising. With their 20′ deck boats, you can also enjoy skiing or tubing. Rates vary depending upon boat, length of rental and days/seasons.
www.harborlightmarina.net – (706) 356-4119 – near I-85 exit 177 and buoy T51
GORDONS MARINE – Hartwell, GA
The friendly people at Gordons Marine have 20′ and 24′ pontoon boats for daily and weekly rentals – enjoy cruising, fishing or pulling the kids (and kids at heart) on a tube. Rates vary – call for reservations & they will set you up!
www.gordonsmarineservice.com – (706) 376-3355 - 1057 Lightwood Road, near Hartwell
BIG WATER MARINA – Starr, SC
18′, 20′ and 24′ pontoon boat rentals available for fishing, cruising and dropping anchor in a quiet cove.
www.bigwatermarina.com – (864) 226-3339 – 320 Big Water Road
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I looked at the website for Big Water Marina and the information is from 2002.
Is this Marina still operational? We are seeking to rent a pontoon.
Thanks!
Yes – please give them a call at (864) 226-3339 and they can help you out.