Boating & Fishing
Indulge in a memorable Ontario cottage vacation that offers boat rentals

Boat & Dock Rates

At Southview Cottages you and your family can always find something to do. We offer many onsite recreational activities to keep you outside and active. Come experience Rice Lake in the Kawarthas! 

WeeklySun-Thurs (Daily)Fri & Sat (Weekend)
16ft Legend Bass Boat 60HP$1235$415$800
Bass Boat 60HP w/Trolling Motor$1335$475$880
24ft Pontoon Boat (1o person)$1335$475$880
14ft PrinceCraft 9.9HP$690$175$350
Personal Dock & Trailer Parking$180$60$120
Boat rates include initial tank of fuel, safety equipment, and life jackets.

Important Info

Boat rates include initial tank of fuel, safety equipment, and life jackets.

Weekly: 6 day rental • Receive Boat Saturday at 2:00pm • Return Boat Thursday by 4:30pm

Weekend: 3 day rental • Receive Boat Friday at 4:00 pm • Return Boat Sunday at 2:00pm

Daily:  Receive Boat at 9:00am • Return Boat by 4:30pm

Ontario residence must have valid boating license. 

Online Ontario Boaters Licence  – follow link for more info.

• Free public boat launch next to Resort • Gas pump at Waters Edge

Fishing on Rice Lake, Ontario (Zone 17)

Rice Lake is best known for the fish it homes; and we pride ourselves on being Ontario’s top fishing destination.

Rent a boat or catch fish right from one of our fishing piers or 1800 foot waterfront boardwalk.

Here on Rice Lake you can find:

  • Sunfish
  • Perch
  • Crappie
  • Bluegill
  • Small Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass
  • Pickerel (Walleye)
  • Northern Pike
  • Muskie
  • Carp

See the fishing regulations here: Fishing Regulations

Our front desk issues fishing licenses, or follow this link for more info: Fishing License

Panfish Opens Open All Year
Carp Opens Open All Year
Walleye Opens 2nd Saturday in May
Muskie Opens 1st Saturday in June
Bass Opens 3rd Saturday in June

Deposit and Cancellation Policy

Deposit of $150.00 on each boat. If cancelled 30 days prior to arrival deposit will be refunded less $50.00 cancellation fee. Within 30 days of arrival deposit is non-refundable.

Deposit of $50.00 for each dock. If cancelled 30 days prior to arrival deposit will be refunded less $15.00 cancellation fee. Within 30 days of arrival deposit will be non-refundable.

• Any damage to the boats or motors is at the lessee’s expense • Boat rentals for Registered Southview guests only

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