Jordan Lake Boat Rentals
Pittsboro, NC – Realtors are expected to be experts in their communities. I’m always collecting info about schools, restaurants, events, kids sports and more. But one of the most frequent questions I get is: “Can you rent a boat on Jordan Lake?”
Yes, you can. But the info is a little hard to gather. And Jordan Lake is in my backyard – literally five minutes away from Monterrane.
So here’s a quick list of some good resources for various kinds of boat rental on Jordan Lake – fishing boats, pontoons, jet skis, kayaking and canoeing. Something for everyone.
Boat Rentals on Jordan Lake
Crosswinds Marina
565 Fearrington Road
Apex NC 27523
919-362-5391 or 919-362-1615
Map
Right off Highway 64 in Apex, Crosswinds marina is a full service facility for boat enthuiats.
Services include wet storage, dry storage on trailers, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, public launch ramps, tackle shop, and an independent marine repair shop.
Fishing boats start at $80 for a two-hour rental on a weekday. Pontoon boats start at $135.
Raleigh Jet Ski
Website
(919) 833.4638
These folks deliver jet skis to Jordan Lake 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset. Play for an hour or play all day. Features quality three-seat Waverunner, Jet Ski or Sea Doo watercraft. Rates start at $90 for a one-hour rental. Striper season runs from April to December.
Kayak Adventures
Website
Facebook Page
919-929-3805 or 919-259-2241 and speak to Susanne
Easy paddling, low cost and a shallow draft make kayaking a great way to get close to natrure on the lake. Kayak Adventures has lots of great themed trips including “Paddle with the Beavers,” “Sunset Full Moon Paddles,” private parties and standard rentals of canoes and kayaks.
Sunset paddle, courtesy of Kayak Adventures
Frog Hollow Outdoors
Website
Facebook Page
919-416-1200
Frog Hollow rents kayaks and canoes, runs guided expeditions, camps and overnight adventures. In addition to Jordan Lake, they also offer services nearby on the Haw River, the Eno River, the Cape Fear river, the Neuse River, the Deep River and Falls Lake.
Striper Sniper Adventures
Website
(919) 656-1887
Another way to enjoy Jordan Lake without owning a boat is Striper-Sniper Adventures.They offer guided fishing expeditions on the lake. Half-day trips with up to three people start at $250. Full trips are $300. Includes bait & tackle, but you must have a valid NC fishing license.
Country Singer Tift Merritt caught this big one on Jordan Lake with Striper Snipers.
More Info
So there you have: something for everyone.
There are many other suppliers of boats, rentals and tours on the lake. Many don’t even have a website. Try a few of these folks up above and, while you’re here, ask around at one of the local bait and tackle stores for info on boat rentals and guides.
If you have a favorite boating resource on Jordan Lake, please add it in the comments. And if you’re interested in living near Jordan Lake, Pittsboro or Chatham County, I’d be happy to tell you about my favorite neighborhoods and homes. Get in touch!
Julie Roland
Realtor® and Outdoor Enthusiast
jroland@nc.rr.com
(919) 274-8004
Eagles on Jordan Lake. Photo by Kayak Adventures.
Thanks for the boating info. Julie. I’ve wondered if kayaks were available anywhere. cheers, Barbara
I found your website and would like to let you know about jordanlaketours.com – this is a company that provides guided pontoon rides on Jordan Lake. Please check out the website. I would love to have a posting above if possible. Thank you :)
This is great, thanks Julie!
Just called crosswinds Marina and they are no longer renting boats. Bummer
Hi Mike,
Try calling Jordan Lake Water Sports they rent too!
(919) 426-2864
2296 North Pea Ridge Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
I see that these are both guided tours, are there any that will just rent a pontoon boat to you? It doesn’t have to be on Lake Jordan just curious to know what is close to Raleigh that might offer this. At Lake Norman you can rent a pontoon boat for most of the day to have around 10 people on board and its pretty reasonable.
Julie,
FYI, we’re now offering pontoon boat RENTALS on Jordan Lake, as well as Stand-up Paddle Boarding….
Had to break down and offer the pontoons, since I had sooooo many people calling about them.
Our website: http://www.jordanlakenc.com
Hope you can come visit sometime!
-BEN
Hi Corey,
They are now offering Pontoon boat rentals!
I am interested in renting a pontoon boat on Saturday, July 28. Can you please give me rates and times. Do you have all day rentals and do you have half day rentals. I am mainly interested in an all day rental. Thank you.
Hi Janet – Call or get in touch with anyone on the list up above. We don’t rent boats – we sell houses. Have fun on the lake – send us a picture!
Crosswinds is under ownership transition, so there is a new website, http://www.crosswindsboating.com. It lists both fishing and pontoon boat rentals on the website…
Crosswinds is now renting, yipee! call 919-387-7011