Big Canoe Boat Rentals
Boat Rentals for Lake Petit
Boats are to be rented on an hourly basis with a two hour minimum.
There will be a five hour minimum on holidays.
Contact the Marina (706) 268-3303 to reserve a boat or for more information.
Boating Rates:
Pontoon Boats: $20.00 per hour
Jon Boats: $15.00 per hour
Canoes: $10.00 per hour
Kayaks: $15.00 per hour (New 2012)
Rental Description:
Boats are available from 8:00am to dusk
All boats must be returned to the Marina no later than dusk. Due to
the nature of short battery life, motorized boats are typically only rented
2 times per day.
Cancellations must be received within 24 hours to avoid a 25% fee. On
holidays, a 7-day cancellation notice is required. Exception -
inclement weather.
Boat Description:
Pontoon Boat: A small deck boat with a canopy, an electric motor, and
able to accommodate 6-8 adults. There are Six Boats in the rental
fleet; however, some newer pontoon boats are designated non-fishing.
Jon Boat: Flat bottomed fishing boats with an electric motor.
Holds 2 adults, weight limit 450 lbs. There are two Jon Boats in the
rental fleet.
Canoe: Non-motored boat that can accommodate two people. There
are two canoes in the rental fleet.
Kayak: Non-motorized boat that can accommodate two people. There
are three kayaks in the rental fleet.
Boating
Safety Equipment:
Life Vests and paddles are stored on the Pontoon Boats
One Vest and Paddle will be supplied per person for Jon Boats
One Vest and Paddle will be supplied per person for Canoes and Kayaks
Children under 12 years of age are required to wear a life vest at all times
Boating Rules and Regulations:
Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver's license to rent a Pontoon Boat
or Jon Boat. Must be 18 years of age to rent a
Canoe.
Big Canoe Fishing License/Permit is required for anyone over the age of 12
on a Big Canoe Lake. These may be purchased at the Marina.
Fishing License Cost: $12.00 per person per day -- Weekly
Permits are Available.
Rental boats must be cleaned after use. Fees up to $75.00 can be
enforced if the boats are not cleaned.
The cleaning of Fish is NOT PERMITTED on boats or in the Marina vicinity.
Swimming is not allowed in Lake Pettit.
FISHING REGULATIONS
Fishing and boating are year-round activities at Big Canoe. An
excellent fishing program has been developed and maintained by professional
biologist and fishery personnel. Permits are required prior to fishing
and can be obtained at the Marina.
Lake Pettit is stocked with rainbow trout and other fish. Natural
reproduction of trout does not occur in lakes. However, those stocked
have adapted well to the cold waters of Lake Pettit. Big Canoe
Property Owners Association has instituted a long range program in Lake
Pettit to stimulate food for fish. The positive effects of such a
program will be a healthy lake providing sufficient food sources for all
fish which will result in healthier and larger fish for the angler.
WHO CAN FISH:
Property owners and their guests, registered rental guests, marketing guests
and employees who have obtained the proper user card. All must have
the appropriate Big Canoe fishing permit with them while fishing.
Daily and weekly, annual and family fishing permits may be purchased at the
Marina. Fines wil be imposed for not complying.
WHERE TO FISH:
Lake Pettit: Fishing may be from boats or from designated banks.
The spillway, the dam and the launching ramp are designated for bank
fishing. Fishing is prohibited at the Marina dock area. This
area is restricted to boat owners and their guests in accessing their
private boats. Boaters should not interfere with bank fishermen and
bank fishermen should not trespass on private lakeside propoerty.
Lake Sconti: Fishing is not allowed adjacent to the golf course
fairways or between tees and greens.
Lake Disharoon: Fishing is not permitted in Lake Disharoon.
CREEL LIMITS PER DAY:
(4) Rainbow Trout: All year
(4) Bass: All Year
(4) Bream: June - March (Specifically prohibited in April and May)
(4) Crappie: All Year
The catch and release of fish beyond the daily limit is prohibited. Shiners,
as well as artificial bait are now legal in all lakes.
The cleaning of fish on the lake or in the area of the marinas is
specifically prohibited..
TACKLE:
No more than two hand-held lines may be used at any one time by any one
persons. Hook and line fishing is the only type allowed. All
other methods (set lines, nets, etc.) are prohibited.
Call or Email Gordon Breem at
gbreem@bigcanoepoa.org with
further questions on Marina and Fishing Information and Special Events.
