About us.
Cass Lake Boat Rentals, LLC, founded by Shaun and Ayla Whiteside, is your go-to destination for experiencing the lake like a local.
Located at Dodge #4 Park in Waterford, Michigan, we offer a range of rentals including pontoon boats, kayaks, and paddle boards. Additionally, we provide lily pad floating mats for pontoon boat renters, enhancing your lake adventure.
Cass Lake Boat Rentals at Dodge #4 Park
Dodge #4 State Park, just a 30-mile drive from Detroit, is best known for its sandy beach and 1-mile stretch of shoreline along Cass Lake. This 1,280-acre natural lake is the largest inland lake in southeast Michigan and considered one of the busiest recreational lakes in the region. The park is a draw for anglers, boaters, paddlers and those who want to enjoy the swim beach.
The land that now comprises the state park was donated to the State of Michigan by the Dodge Brothers Corporation in 1922.
Arriving at Dodge #4 Park.
When you arrive at Doge Park 4 you will be asked to purchase a recreation day pass, unless you have a recreation passport. Once inside the park, you will see a round about (rotary), the first right off the round about will take you to the boat launch. From there you go straight up the hill and follow this road to the end where you will reach a cul-de-sac circling the park restroom area and parking along the backside of the restrooms. After you park, take the sidewalk that leads you directly to the dock where the boats will be waiting for you. You will then check in with us and we’ll provide a quick lesson on the rules of the lake. After you are all checking in and ready to go, you can launch. For assistance or in case of an emergency please call 248-800-9614. For attention on the way back to dock please call us 15 minutes prior to reaching dock so we can meet you there to guide you in and check in the boat.
Please be sure to bring sunscreen, a boat cooler, garbage bags, and towels. Per the state of Michigan, the operator of the pontoon boat must be born before June 30, 1996 to rent and operate without a boaters safety license. If the operator of the boat is at least 25 years of age but born after June 30, 1996 they must pass a boater safety course and carry a boater education card. The operator of the pontoon must have a valid drivers license and have prior experience operating a motorized boat. All children under 13 on the pontoon must always wear a lifejacket. Due to the vast size range for children’s lifejacket, customer must provide the correct sized, Coast Guard approved lifejacket for anyone under 90lbs. All kayak and paddle board renters must always wear a lifejacket Adult sized lifejackets are included in your rental.
Before you go.
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Dodge # 4 Park Map
View or download the official Michigan DNR map to help locate us within the park. Cass Lake Boat Rentals is listed as “Kayak & Boat Rentals” on the map.
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Boater Safety & Rental Guidelines
Please review information on boater safety and guildlines before heading out on the water.
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Boater Safety Certificate
The state of Michigan requires that the operator of the boat be born before June 30, 1996 to rent and operate a boat without a boaters safety license.
To learn more about obtaining your boater’s safety certificate, follow the link below!
