Boating

Where Your Lake Havasu Boating Adventure Begins

Lake Havasu has been ranked #6 Best Lake for Watersports in USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2025. Whether you're cruising on a pontoon, chasing thrills in a speedboat, or soaking up sun on a rental, there’s no better place to launch your adventure. When it comes to boating and watersports, Lake Havasu doesn’t just make waves... it sets the standard.

Lake Havasu is widely regarded as one of America’s premier boating destinations — and for good reason. Unlike many recreational lakes in the arid Southwest, Lake Havasu maintains a near-constant water elevation year-round, offering consistently ideal boating conditions.

Thanks to expert stewardship and ongoing safety initiatives from the Lake Havasu Marine Association, boaters of all kinds — from high-performance speedboats to laid-back pontoons — can enjoy the lake with confidence. Whether you're here for a scenic cruise, a fishing excursion, or an adrenaline-fueled ride, there’s plenty of open water and perfect weather to go around.

Family boaters

If you have a family, you'll cherish making lasting memories on a sparkling clean and calm lake. Take a slow pontoon ride through the Bridgewater Channel. Play on a sandy beach or cove. Enjoy adventures aboard a wakeboard or waterski. The possibilities for family fun are endless.

Cherish making lasting memories together, on a sparkling clean and calm lake

High-performance and sport boaters

If you have a need for sport or speed, take it to new levels on Lake Havasu. Except in the no-wake zones, there are no size restrictions or speed limits on the lake.

There are no size restrictions or speed limits on Lake Havasu

Sightseeing boaters

If you enjoy sightseeing and exploring, Lake Havasu has easy access to coves, beaches and other boating attractions. Amenities include barbecue grills, portable restrooms and shaded picnic tables. You can also explore the lower Colorado River with its scenic canyons, cliffs and abundant wildlife. At the majestic Topock Gorge, spiritual and wellness seekers can experience one of the newest-discovered vortexes in Arizona.

Copper Canyon, one of the most scenic canyons on Lake Havasu

Houseboaters

If you want the ultimate lake boating experience, rent a houseboat on Lake Havasu! Enjoy the amenities of a hotel while exploring the lake and river. All who take part will have the vacation of a lifetime.

Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime with a Lake Havasu houseboat rental
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Top 10 reasons why Lake Havasu should be your next lake boating adventure

  1. Lake Havasu is centrally located along 60 continuous miles (30.16 sq. miles) of lake and river waterways.
  2. Lake Havasu enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. Plan your lake boating vacation around your schedule instead of the weather. View live video from our Lake Havasu weather webcam.
  3. Water temperatures average 79 degrees from May through September, perfect for a quick dip.
  4. Don't own a boat? Lake Havasu City's boat rental companies stand ready year-round to help you get on the water.
  5. Lake Havasu has many launch ramps to get you going quickly, marinas to dock your boat and boat fueling locations to keep it going.
  6. Lake Havasu is the ultimate destination for fishing, watersports, beaches and swimming.
  7. Most hotels, RV parks, and campgrounds have boat trailer parking. Some have their own docks and launch ramps for guests.
  8. Lake Havasu's shores host boat-in dining restaurants, so you can spend as much time on the water as possible.
  9. Boating on Lake Havasu won't sink you. It's one of the most budget-friendly lake boating spots in the U.S.
  10. Watercraft with two-stroke motors are allowed on the lake (boaters motoring with two-stroke watercraft are urged to ensure their vessels are running properly before launching their boats).

Pack your shorts, flip flops and sunscreen, and come see why Lake Havasu City is a lake boating paradise!

Boating Resources

  • Boat Fueling Locations/​Docks

    Running out of gas on the water can put you in a very perilous predicament if the lake is windy or a monsoon picks up.

  • Lake Havasu Boat Storage

    Save yourself the gas money and hassle of towing your boat to Lake Havasu - store your boat at a Lake Havasu boat storage location instead!

  • Boat Safety and Regulations on Lake Havasu

    Lake Havasu City is a great place to live, work, shop, and come for vacation. But when you're out on the lake, failing to know or follow boating laws carries…

  • Boat-In Dining

    Lake Havasu is home to restaurants that can be reached by boat, giving you the opportunity to get a great meal and spend as much time on the water as…

  • Boat Rental with Captain

    Hopping on a boat - whether your own or rented - is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience Lake Havasu.

  • Overnight Mooring

    Looking for a place to moor your boat after a long day of fun on Lake Havasu, one of the best Arizona boating lakes around?

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