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Boat Rental Fee Information
Boat rentals are available at Lums Pond, Killens Pond, Trap Pond, Cape Henlopen and Fenwick Island State Parks daily during the summer and on weekends in May and September (weather permitting). Try your hand at canoeing, rowing, kayaking, or sailing or grab a friend and get in a paddle boat! You must be 18 years of age to rent a watercraft in Delaware State Parks.
Please check with the Park Office for availability of activities and amenities when planning your visit.
Boating at Lums Pond State Park
With the pond being the major focus of the park, water-borne recreation is important at Lums. Sailboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks and pedal boats are available for rent. Whether you rent a boat or bring your own, Lums offers some of the best freshwater fishing in the state. Anglers can chase largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, or pickerel. Striped bass is stocked periodically, offering fisherman yet another challenge. Several youth fishing tournaments are held yearly. Boating is also a great way to explore the parks natural wonders. The pond itself is home to several beaver colonies. Waterfowl are numerous at the park throughout the year.
More information about Lums Pond
Lums Pond Boat Rental Fees
You must be 18 or older to rent a boat in Delaware State Parks.
| Half-Hourly Rate | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowboats | N/A | $7 | $35 |
| Canoes | N/A | $8 | $40 |
| Pedal Boat | $6 | $10 | $50 |
| Kayak | N/A | $9 (Single) $11 (Tandem) |
$45 (Single) $55 (Tandem) |
| Sailboat* | N/A | $14 | $70 |
*Written test must be passed to rent sailboats
Boat Rental Hours of Operation
Boat rentals are available Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays mid-August through Labor Day: 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Weekends in May and September: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed October through April
Boating at Killens Pond State Park
The pond is home to largemouth bass, catfish, carp, perch, crappie, bluegills, and pickerel, all of which await the patient angler. Exploring by boat is easy, thanks to a convenient boat launching ramp. Canoes, rowboats, surfbikes, kayaks, and pedal boats can be rented during the summer. The Murderkill River Canoe Trail provides a challenge for the more adventurous paddler.
More information about Killens Pond
Killens Pond Boat Rental Fees
You must be 18 or older to rent a boat in Delaware State Parks.
| Half-Hourly Rate | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowboats | N/A | $5 | $25 |
| Canoes | N/A | $6 | $30 |
| Pedal Boat | $5 | $8 | $40 |
| Kayak | N/A | $6 (Single) $8 (Tandem) |
$30 (Single) $40 (Tandem) |
Boat Rental Hours of Operation
Boat rentals are available Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Through Labor Day
Monday - Thursday:Noon - 6 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
September through mid-October
Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed mid-October through April
Boating at Trap Pond State Park
Boating among the baldcypress is a favorite pastime at the park. Rowboats, pedal boats, canoes and kayaks can be rented during the summer season, and the park interpreter hosts narrated pontoon boat tours on weekends and holidays, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. A boat launching ramp can accommodate small motorized boats for fishing or scenic excursions. Anglers on the water or shore may land largemouth bass, pickerel, crappie, and bluegills. One of the streams that flows into Trap Pond has been marked as a wilderness canoe trail for those who wish to explore the swamp's interior.
More information about Trap Pond
Trap Pond Boat Rental Fees
You must be 18 or older to rent a boat in Delaware State Parks.
| Half-Hourly Rate | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowboats | N/A | $5 | $25 |
| Canoes | N/A | $6 | $30 |
| Pedal Boat | $5 | $8 | $40 |
| Kayak | N/A | $6 (Single) $8 (Tandem) |
$30 (Single) $40 (Tandem) |
Boat Rental Hours of Operation
Boat rentals are available Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Wednesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed October through April