This was in a very nice area with great service. As a visitor to the area it was nice to spend a…read morefew minutes out on the water with a reliable company.

We rented from Lakeway Marina for the first time on August 9, 2025, and had an excellent…read moreexperience. The staff thoroughly explained how to operate the boat, anchor, and navigate the lake, which is why we chose to return for Fourth of July weekend. Unfortunately, the difference in service was night and day. At check-in, despite having reserved and paid months in advance, we were asked not only for our reservation confirmation but also for my fiancé's bank transaction to prove payment because of the marina's history of fraudulent reservations. As returning customers, being asked to provide our personal banking information to verify a reservation was both unnecessary and wildly unprofessional. Once on the lake, we had difficulty anchoring and called for assistance. We followed the instructions we were given, but the anchor detached completely from the rope. We returned to the marina and were charged for a replacement anchor. Later, when it was time to leave, the replacement anchor became stuck. Even after two nearby boaters swam over to help, we could not retrieve it. We called the marina again, asked for troubleshooting, and requested someone come assist us. We were told no. We had no choice but to return without the anchor and were charged for both anchors and a late fee--even though the delay resulted from equipment issues and the marina declined to assist us on the water. What disappointed me most wasn't the charges--it was the lack of customer service. As renters with limited boating experience, we relied on the marina's guidance and assistance when problems arose. Instead, we were left to figure it out ourselves and then billed for the outcome. I emailed management in an effort to resolve the matter privately before posting a review and never received a response. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Lakeway Marina and will be taking my business elsewhere.

Awesome mini adventure…read more The wife and I had always wanted to try kayaking. We rented a tandem for just one hour and realized, "been there, done that that". That's enough. Our rotator cuffs and shoulders have had it. We no know whatever we're up against should we have another stupid idea. Going back down the river is easier...just not THAT easy. Great folks (young-ins) running the booth. CritDicks

First time kayaking and it was amazing! We did the 2-3hr trip and it was perfect. Great workout for…read moresure. Went at 8 before it got too hot and Bailey picked us up (who was super nice and we enjoyed our convo on the way back). I have also rented the paddle boards here as well, if you're looking for something fun to do we went up river and floated back down on them. It's a great way to get familiar with them! Highly recommend.

I came here on a Saturday at 10 am and received service quickly. There is no place to leave your…read moreitems other than their "collateral" box which fits a phone and keys. Best rowing spot in Austin.

Our experience here in Friday 7/10/26 was nice at first. The workers who helped us in the beginning…read morewere very helpful and friendly and it was easy to check in and rent paddle boards for the day. We enjoyed our time on the lake. However, upon coming back there were different workers who were there and one particular girl was extremely rude. She was literally ignoring us purposely as we were right in front of her. She gave directives to just put the paddle and vest away and locked up the boards and left to close for the day. If I knew we were going to be treated this way at the end of our day, then I would've resorted to going to any of the many other options in the area with cheaper prices as well. We will definitely be back on the lake but won't be renting from here again.

We were excited to go paddle boating, but the experience was extremely disappointing…read more The lake had so much algae that it wrapped around the paddle boat's propeller every few seconds, making it incredibly difficult to move. Instead of enjoying our time on the water, we spent most of it stopping to remove algae just so we could keep going. My biggest issue isn't the algae itself--nature happens. My issue is that the staff never warned us about the lake conditions before renting us the paddle boats. If we had known the algae was bad enough to make paddling this difficult, we never would have rented them. On top of that, one of our paddle boats had a broken piece on the hatch used to access the propeller. I personally had to go over and help my sister because she couldn't properly open and close it to remove the algae. Every time the propeller got wrapped up again, it made the process even more frustrating. I explained the situation to an employee and pointed out the broken piece. Instead of offering a solution, I was told there was nothing they could do and that she just needed to keep removing the algae and paddle her way back to the dock. Later, when she was still struggling, we were told it would cost $50 for someone to come tow or assist her. Because we were moving so slowly due to the algae, we ended up spending more time on the lake than expected and were charged an additional $16 for another 30 minutes. That extra charge could have been avoided if we had simply been told about the lake conditions before renting the boats. Instead of taking our concerns seriously, the response was essentially, "It's better in the spring." If that's the case, then customers should be told about the current lake conditions before they're charged. We could have chosen a different activity instead of paying for an experience that turned into a struggle from start to finish. Honest communication and properly maintained equipment would have made all the difference.

This is a great option for exploring Lady Bird Lake by kayak or paddle board. They have a modest…read moreparking lot but depending on when you get there, it may be full. For a weekend morning we were happy to snag a spot and made our way down to the rental area. You can decide on single vs double kayaks or paddleboards and rent by the hour. We decided on an hour of double kayak and thoroughly enjoyed our time out on the water. They have plenty of life vests and the staff were helpful in helping us get in and out of the kayak. It's a gorgeous lake and on a hot summer day was nice and cool on the water. Great opportunity to get some exercise in while looking at the beautiful vegetation up and down the lake. Highly recommend!

Back in March of 2008, I visited my friend Bryant out in Texas. With original plans to check out…read moreSXSW, we ended up camping, hiking, and fishing in the area. On one of the days, we decided to go fishing along lake Travis. Bryant had heard that Allen was pretty familiar with the lake. It was a day of firsts. First time fishing, first time with kettle chips. With a six-pack of beer, thai-flavored kettle chips, and a light tackle rod, I felt instantly like an old chinese man. Loved it. With my beginners luck, I started to catch fish left and right which left Bryant a bit miffed. But suddenly I realized that my line had snagged on something big. My line was meant to catch 3-5 pound bass. This was a lot bigger. 5 minutes pass by, I'm trying to reel in the fish but at times my line looks like its going to snap. 11 minutes pass by, like spotting the loch ness, we shout as we see a flicker of the fish. It's huge. My arms are screaming in pain; after 15 minutes the fish gets close enough to the boat for Allen to shovel the fish on board. Turns out it was a 36 pound buffalo carp. The stretched line fell back into the water, whereby we felt another tug. By hand, we reeled it in to discover that I caught a bass in the process. Let me tell you, when we got back to the campsite, we had too much fish with us. Good thing we found people to share in on the food. Allen could probably navigate the lake blindfolded. A high recommendation for handling a city-slicker like me.

I got a charter with Allen Christenson's Fishing Guide service as a birthday present and it's was…read moreone of the best I have ever had which include flying a helicopter and driving a Ferrari. Luckily, we live in Texas so we got a 80 degree day in the middle of December, but with the water temps the fish have gone deeper for warmer water and it was extremely windy which did not make the fishing any easier. Yet Allen was able to take us around Lake Travis using his fish finder and got us on the fish. We caught 30 fish and had 18 keepers. Allen is a great captain as he has fished the lake since he was a kid and spent several years as a tournament fisherman. He even holds the Texas and World Records for the largest Guadalupe Bass; caught in one of his secret spots on Lake Travis! He happily told has some secrets about how to fish Lake Travis and gave us tips on the correct techniques for different fishing styles including using worms and jigging. If you want a fun day that you will remember for years, give Allen a call and schedule a trip.

Sup Dog is the best paddleboarding experience I have ever done! They delivered the boards to a…read moregroup of us on Lady Bird Lake on time. Their prices are even cheaper than rental places you have to wait in line. Fun group of guys and gals for sure! I recommend them to all my friends. They even allow dogs on the boards, and encourage it!

Completely recommend! Friendly, helpful staff. Location with good parking and super convenient to…read morethe lake. Changing areas and bathrooms on site. Awesome experience- definitely plan to return.

Great time! Great boat! Great Driver! Spent a beautiful day…read moreSurfing and Tubing. Plus, the wakeboard lessons and tour info couldn't have been better.

Best time ever! We had never rented a boat before so we hired a captain from a Lake Austin Boat…read moreRentals along with our boat rental. The boat was great with plenty of room for our party. We were also interested in wake boarding and had never tried before. Our captain (Keaton) was very patient with us and also very helpful with instructions. He was also great with showing us points of interest. All in all we had an awesome day and can't wait to rent from these folks again!

"Lake" Austin is actually PART of the Colorado River. Other than rain, it gets its water from Lake…read moreTravis, beginning at the Mansfield Dam and extending all the way past the iconic Pennybacker Bridge down to the Tom Miller Dam. A constant flow from LT ensures that LA maintains the same constant water levels year-round. Because of the vastness of Lake Austin, essentially meandering down the Colorado River (something like 20 miles long!), there are several different areas, with different landscapes with some areas better suited for certain lake activities than others - while all are great. The "top"of Lake Austin, right by the Mansfield Dam, is a fantastic spot for paddle boarding, kayaking, and swimming. Boats are not allowed in this particular area, so the water is not choppy at all and is extra cool in temperature from the direct LT flow - so refreshing on the 100+ degree Texas scorchers.. It is also very clear - you can see all the way to the bottom on most days! Other parts of Lake Austin are also conducive to personal water sports; however, are better for larger watercraft and great for fishing enthusiasts. The lake has been stocked with catfish, largemouth bass, and a few other varieties. Don't have a boat? No problem. Have actually had decent success while doing some shore fishing (catch & release; that's just me). And water-skiing - weeeeeeeeh! Lake Austin also backs up against several great parks for playing with the D.O.G., friends, kiddos, and maybe even a little picnicking or grilling (e.g., Mary Quinlan Park, Fritz Hughes Park, etc.). So, whatever area you choose to visit, or whatever you choose to do, just remember to bring drinking water, sunblock, and maybe some bug spray...and just have fun! ;) [155 in 2015]