Serving the Candlewood Lake area · Western Connecticut

Candlewood Lake Pontoon Rental

Captained pontoon charters for the Candlewood Lake crowd — up to 12 guests, tubing and lake tours included, just 10 minutes north on Lake Lillinonah. Book online today.

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A pontoon day for the Candlewood Lake crowd

If you're searching for a pontoon rental on Candlewood Lake, here's the straight answer: there isn't a captained pontoon charter operating on Candlewood itself. The good news is we're right up the road. Connecticut Water Sports runs captained pontoon charters on Lake Lillinonah in New Milford — about a 10-minute drive north of Candlewood Lake. Up to 12 guests, captain and fuel included, tubing and swim stops on the menu.

For guests in New Fairfield, Brookfield, Sherman, Danbury, and the surrounding Candlewood area, we're the closest professional private boat charter you'll find. Show up, step on the boat, and let the captain handle the rest.

About 10 minutes north of Candlewood

Our launch is at 143 West St, New Milford, CT — a straightforward drive up Route 7 from the Candlewood Lake area. View on Google Maps.

Why Lake Lillinonah works

14 mi

Long, winding lake

Lake Lillinonah stretches roughly 14 miles up the Housatonic River with quiet coves to anchor in and open water for tubing or wakeboarding if you want a mix.

12

Guests per pontoon

Plenty of room for a family day, a friends' afternoon, or a small group celebration. Bring your food, drinks, and music — we handle the boat.

8–7

Open daily 8am–7pm

Morning glass, midday swim stops, or a sunset cruise — we run charters all day, every day in season.

What a pontoon day looks like

Lake tours & sunset cruises

Your captain knows every stretch of Lillinonah — quiet coves, the best swim spots, and where the light hits at golden hour. Just cruise.

Swim stops & tubing

Anchor in a calm cove for a swim, or have the captain tow the kids on a tube. Mix and match across your charter however the group feels.

Birthdays & group days

Up to 12 guests with real seating for everyone. BYOB welcome, dogs welcome, music welcome — bring the party, we drive.

Pricing

Captained Pontoon Charter

$275 / hour

Lake tours, sunset cruises, swim stops, tubing, and group days.

  • Up to 12 guests
  • Captain & fuel included
  • Tubing included — or bring your own toys
  • BYOB and dogs welcome

Booked by the hour. Most groups do 2–3 hours. Gratuity not included.

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Rather ski or wakesurf?

If your group wants wakeboarding, waterskiing, or wakesurfing instead of a cruise, we run a dedicated watersports boat for the Candlewood crowd at $340/hr with all gear and coaching included.

What to know before you book

All pontoon time is booked by the hour, up to 12 guests, with captain, fuel, and equipment always included. Book online, show up at 143 West St in New Milford — about 10 minutes up Route 7 from the Candlewood area — and step on the boat. Free cancellation up to 48 hours out.

Questions about coming up from Candlewood? Call or text (860) 295-4640, or check our main site for the full lineup.

10 Minutes North. Skip the Hassle.

A captained private boat on Lake Lillinonah — fuel, gear, and a pro driver included for your group from Candlewood.