Boating on the chain of lakes in Richmond, MN
Too much fun!

Boating, floating, and paddling, oh my!​

With 15 connected lakes for fishing, exploring, and playing, the historic Horseshoe Chain of Lakes truly is a special place to enjoy the lake life in central Minnesota. 

Riverside Resort has many kinds of watercraft for both registered and public guests to get out on the water and have a great time with family and friends. Reserve a spacious pontoon or a small fishing boat for a day or the entire week and make your summer vacation at the lake smooth sailin’. Just need a boat motor or a life jacket? We rent those too. 

We also have a variety of non-motorized vessels for our guests to use, including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and paddleboats. Stop by our office to check availability, and we’ll have you boating, floating, or paddling in no time!
Paddle-boards available
Paddle-boards available
Canoes Available
Canoes available too!
Come join the fun at Riverside Resort!
There’s nothing better than summer on the lake in Richmond, Minnesota. 
Daily and Weekly Pontoon rental
Enjoy for a day or the week!

Pontoon rentals

​Want to get the whole family out on the water to fish or take a relaxing cruise? Both registered and public guests can rent one of our spacious 18’ to 20’ Weeres or Montego Bay pontoons.

Our pontoons have 40 to 90-hp motors and can carry up to 10 people. They all have depth finders, swim ladders, and sun canopies for a bit of shade.
Fishing boats available to rent
Fishing boats available to rent

Fishing boat rentals

You can’t buy happiness, but you can go fishing on the Sauk River Chain of Lakes, and that’s pretty much the same thing! 

Riverside Resort has 14’ and 16’ Alumicraft and MirroCraft rowboats available for rent by the day or the week. Bring your own boat motor or rent one from us and you’re sure to become a reel legend at Riverside Resort!
Kayaks available
Kayaks available for guests

Water sports

​When at the lake, do as the locals do. Try out a paddleboard or a kayak. Or grab a friend and float the day away in a canoe or a paddle boat. No matter what vessel you choose, you’re sure to make great memories! 

Guests can stop by the Riverside Resort office to see what's available, and we'll have you “laking like a local” in no time.

Fun fact!

Did you know the modern-day pontoon took its maiden voyage right here in Richmond? Back in 1952, Andrew Weeres was a local farmer who wanted to take his family boating on the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes. So he fastened a sturdy wooden platform to welded steel barrels, attached a small outboard motor, developed a simple steering system, and voila! The pontoon was born, and “Mr. Pontoon” cruised right into the Minnesota Marina Hall of Fame.
 Pontoon rentals available
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Watercraft rental rates

​Registered guests

Pontoons     ​ $100/hour, $295/day or $1,325/week*
​Rowboats     $15/day or $75/week*
Boat Motors     9.9 or 15 HP $90/day or $450/week* 
Canoes, Kayaks, Paddle-boards, Paddle-boats     Stop by Riverside Resort's office to check availability.​
Dock Space     $10/day or $50/week**

Public guests

Pontoons     ​ $375 per day*
​Rowboats     $25 per day*

One life preserver is required by Minnesota State Law for each person in/on a watercraft. Life preservers are included with boat rentals.
*Plus gas and MN sales tax
**Plus MN sales tax

Don't trout yourself, you're FINTASTIC at fishing!

What can you reel in at Riverside Resort? Walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie, catfish, pan fish, and more!

Come fish the Sauk River Chain of Lakes. You and your favorite fishing buddies will get hooked on central Minnesota's lake life!
Dock spaces available
Dock slip rentals: $10/day or $50/week, plus MN sales tax.

Dock slip rental

Want to bring your personal watercraft to Riverside Resort? What a great idea! We offer reasonable daily and weekly rates to motor your boat or pontoon right into one of our convenient dock slips.

​Contact us to check availability and reserve your dock space today.