Boat Rentals & Fees
Lake Chabot Entrance Fees
Day Use & Fishing Fee. Annual Pass not available.
| Type | Daily Fee |
|---|---|
| Parking Fee (Daily/Year Round) | $5/vehicle |
| Bus Load Entry/Parking Fee | $25/per bus |
| Boat Inspection | $4/cartop |
| Boat Launch (Canoe/Kayak) | $2 |
| Dog Fee (Guide Dog/Service Animal Enter FREE) | $2/each |
| Daily Fishing Access Permit (REQUIRED) | $5/day |
California State Fishing Licenses
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Short Term Licenses | |
| One day sport fishing license | $15.12 |
| Two day sport fishing license | $23.50 |
| Ten Day Non Resident Sports | $47.01 |
| Fishing License | $47.01 |
| Annual Licenses | |
| Resident Sport Fishing License | $47.01 |
| Non-resident Sport Fishing License | $126.36 |
| Reduced Fee Sport Fishing License | $7.30 |
Note: Once approved by The Department of Fish & Game, Reduced Fee Sport Fishing License may be used by low-income residents who are 65 years of age or older; or any honorably discharged disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater. Free Sport Fishing License may be used by low-income Native Americans; or any person who is legally blind, developmentally disabled or permanently dependent upon a mobility-aiding device.
About canoes, kayaks, float tubes with full chest waders and scull craft 20 feet and under may be carried in and launched for a $2 fee.
All vessels entering Lake Chabot must be inspected for Quagga & Zebra Mussels, and a $4 inspection fee will be charged. Anglers aged 16 and older are required to possess a valid California fishing license and a daily fishing access permit.
Rental Rates
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Rental Types |
Hourly | 2 hours | 3 hours | 4 hours | Daily | Security Deposit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowboats/Single Kayak | $27 | $38 | - | $44 | $55 | $20 | |
| Two person Kayaks | $27 | $38 | - | $44 | $55 | $20 | |
| Pedal Boats | $27 | $38 | - | $44 | $55 | $20 | |
| Electric Motor Boats | $30 | $50 | - | $62 | $75 | $57 | |
| 16' Dura Electric Motor Boats with Bimini Top | $50 | $69 | - | $89 | $110 | $74 | |
| Electric Pontoon Patio Boat (8 ppl max) *Four (4) hour maximum rental | $96 | $180 | $242 | $296 | - | $258 | |
| Tour Boat (Lake Chabot Queen for Lake Tours | $5.75/hour (13+) | $3.45/hour (12&under) | - | - | - | - | |
| Charter Boat | Reservable (510) 247-2526 | $100/hour | - | - | - | - | |
| Rod & Reel Rental | - | - | - | - | $8 | $20 | |
| Guided Kayak Tour | Adults $45/2.5 hr | Children $25/2.5 hr | |||||
| Life Jackets | Battery | Volleyball/Horseshoe Sets | - | - | $8 | $30 |
Lake Chabot is a public facility operated for the East Bay Regional Park District.