A few things we’re great at
Water, Islands, Bays and Rivers
Captain Ken has over 45 years of boating experience, including 24 years navigating Rainy Lake and the islands. As a US Coast Guard certified captain, he takes the safety and comfort in consideration for all passengers. From navigating Brule Narrows to the open waters and catching as many sunsets as he can, Ken loves exploring and cruising the waterways. If you’re looking for a qualified, personable boat captain on Rainy Lake – Captain Ken would love to serve you. Please email [email protected] with any questions or requests that you may have.

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FAQ’S
We have tried to answer your questions here.
The weather on Rainy Lake can change from one part of the lake to another. We monitor weather reports and will keep you up to date. If severe weather moves in or lightning strikes within 5 miles we will not leave the dock. If we are already under way we will find the closest place to land and let it blow over. We will never charge you for a weather-related cancelation.
Camera, sunscreen, music, towels if planning on swimming and your favorite music.
Here is what Rainy Lake Charters are committed to doing before your cruise:
Sanitize every high-touch surface
Use cleaners approved by health experts, like disinfectants with 70% alcohol or higher
Refer to our extensive checklists while cleaning all areas of the boat
Wash and disinfect all Life Jackets
Comply with local laws, including any additional safety or cleaning guidelines
We provide an experienced captain, a great sound system that can be connected to your mobile devices, cups and cooler with ice and bottled water.
Life jackets for all onboard (You can also bring your own if you want)
Private tours: More than 48 Hours prior to departure 100% refund
Less 48 hours prior to departure 75% refund
Public tours: More than 48 hours prior to departure 100% refund
Less than 48 hours prior to departure 75% refund
Water Taxi: More that 48 hours prior to departure 100% refund
Less that 48 hours prior to departure 75% refund
Rainy Lake, MN Ice out dates for the past 92 years
*Data from MN Dept of Natural Resources
1930 May 3 1950 May 22 1970 May 9 1990 April 29 2010 April 10
1931 May 5 1951 May 9 1971 May 2 1991 April 27 2011 May 3
1932 May 7 1952 May 4 1972 May 16 1992 May 7 2012 April 6
1933 May 6 1953 May 4 1973 April 23 1993 April 30 2013 May 16
1934 May 6 1954 May 14 1974 May 11 1994 May 8 2014 May 20
1935 May 8 1955 April 23 1975 May 10 1995 May 2 2015 April 28
1936 May 13 1956 May 11 1976 April 18 1996 May 18 2016 April 30
1937 May 7 1957 May 7 1977 May 3 1997 May 5 2017 April 18
1938 May 3 1958 April 22 1978 May 10 1998 April 13 2018 May 13
1939 May 5 1959 May 6 1979 May 12 1999 May 1 2019 May 2
1940 May 10 1960 May 16 1980 May 2 2000 April 22 2020 May 1
1941 April 25 1961 May 8 1981 April 29 2001 May 1 2021 April 18
1942 April 25 1962 May 7 1982 May 7 2002 May 4
1943 May 4 1963 April 30 1983 May 1 2003 May 5
1944 May 11 1964 May 6 1984 April 2 2004 May 1
1945 April 23 1965 May 7 1985 April 30 2005 April 23
1946 April 22 1966 May 15 1986 April 23 2006 April 16
1947 May 11 1967 May 5 1987 April 18 2007 May 4
1948 May 6 1968 May 6 1988 May 6 2008 May 14
1949 April 28 1969 April 28 1989 May 6 2009 April 29