On the Water

Boat Rentals & Marina

Lake Almanor's warm water and glass-calm mornings make it one of California's best lakes for fishing, pontoon cruising, and everything in between.

Boat Rentals

Choose your vessel

Pontoon Boats
Ideal for families & relaxing
  • Seats up to 10–12 guests
  • Easy to pilot, all skill levels
  • Perfect for sunset cruises & swimming
  • Half-day & full-day available
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Fishing Boats
World-class trout & bass fishing
  • Trophy brown & rainbow trout
  • Landlocked Chinook salmon
  • Smallmouth bass fishing
  • Mac's Guide Service on-site
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📋 Rental Requirements

Valid driver's license and boating safety certificate required. All guests must sign a waiver. Call (530) 596-3349 with questions.

Full-Service Gas Dock

Premium 91 octane fuel on the water. No need to trailer out — top off and keep going. Open 24/7 to all Lake Almanor boaters. Located on C Dock.

91
Octane
24/7
Access
C Dock
Location
Marina Services

Gas dock & boat launch

⛽ Gas Dock

  • 91 octane premium gasoline
  • Dockside fueling — stay on your boat
  • Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
  • Located on C Dock at Big Cove Marina
  • Available to all Lake Almanor boaters

🚤 Boat Launch Ramp

  • Public launch access for a daily fee
  • Available during business hours (9am–6pm)
  • Paved ramp suitable for most boat sizes
  • Ample trailer parking on-site
  • Contact office for current rates
Boat Slips

Seasonal marina slips

Keep your boat on-site all summer with a private slip at Big Cove Marina. 7 docks, 190+ slips, all seasonal. Slips fill fast — reach out in early spring.

The map below shows the full 2026 dock layout. Slip 1 is at the water end of each dock, odd numbers on the left, even on the right.

7
Docks
190+
Total slips
May–Oct
Season
Seasonal
Reservations only

Big Cove Resort & Marina — 2026 Dock Map

Lake Almanor, CA · 442 Peninsula Drive · (530) 596-3349

▲ SHORE · RESORT · PARKING ▲

⛽ C Dock = Gas Dock (91 octane, open 24/7) · Slip 1 is at the water end of each dock

Ready to get on the water?

Book your boat rental online through FareHarbor — or call us with any questions about slips, the gas dock, or boat launch access.