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.
Choose your vessel
- Seats up to 10–12 guests
- Easy to pilot, great for all skill levels
- Perfect for sunset cruises & swimming
- Half-day & full-day available
- Trophy brown & rainbow trout
- Landlocked Chinook salmon
- Smallmouth bass fishing
- Mac's Guide Service available on-site
A valid driver's license and boating safety certificate (or equivalent experience) are required for all rentals. All guests must sign a waiver. Call (530) 596-3349 with questions before booking.
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.
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
Seasonal marina slips
Keep your boat on-site all summer with a private slip at Big Cove Marina. We have 7 docks with over 190 slips — all seasonal reservations. Slips fill quickly, so reach out in early spring to secure yours for the season.
The interactive map below shows the full dock layout for 2026. Slip 1 on each dock is at the water end, with odd numbers on the left and even on the right as you walk toward shore.
Big Cove Resort & Marina — 2026 Dock Map
Lake Almanor, CA · 442 Peninsula Drive · (530) 596-3349
⛽ 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.