Baxstar Outdoors 22-foot Sylvan Mirage pontoon under way on Detroit Lake with a family on board
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Your lake.
Your week.
Delivered.

Multi-day pontoon rentals, delivered to the lake you're staying on. A 22' Sylvan Mirage with a 115 hp Yamaha, an electric anchor, and HD maps of every lake in the state. You pick the lake and the check-in time. We handle the rest.

Multi-day rentalsDelivered within 50 miles22' Sylvan Mirage115 hp YamahaSeats 12Electric anchor
Why Baxstar Outdoors

More power. More tech.
More of your day on the water.

Most rental pontoons are the cheapest boat the marina could buy. Ours is the boat we would want for our own family — and the owners hand you the keys.

Only one in town
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Electric anchor with remote

Anchor down from the captain's chair. No hauling wet rope, no drifting off the sandbar while you fight the anchor. Ours is the only rental pontoon in the Detroit Lakes area with an electric winch.

02

115 hp Yamaha with tow swing

Enough motor to pull tubers with a full boat. The tow swing is built in; bring your own tow rope and tube, skis, wakeboard, or kneeboard.

Only one in town
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HD maps & marked spots

A Humminbird Helix 5 with HD maps of every Minnesota lake. On Detroit Lake, the productive spots are already pinned. Cruise the shoreline or drop a line — the map does the guesswork.

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Delivered to your lake

Delivery to the Detroit Lake public access is free. On Detroit Lake only, we'll bring it to your own dock for $100. Other lakes within 50 miles: pick yours at checkout and the fee shows before you pay. Evening drop-off the night before, when available.

05

You set the check-in

Pick any check-in between 10 am and 1 pm and keep the boat for 8 hours. Multi-day renters keep it at their dock overnight. No lining up at a rental counter.

Only one in town
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Owners on the phone

Call and you get Brady or Jackie, not a call center. The boat is cleaned and checked by us after every rental, and we meet you at the water for the walk-through.

Multi-day pontoon rentals

Multi-day rentals, by reservation

Multi-day rentals get the best rate and free Detroit Lake delivery. Live pricing and the open calendar are in the booking page — every date shows its out-the-door total before you pay.

Single-day rental · Detroit Lake
From $4258 hours
  • Detroit Lake only, check-in 10 am to 1 pm
  • The single-day calendar opens in May
  • Meet us at the public access; free on Detroit Lake
  • Longer stays cost less per day
Reserve a single day

What's in the total: rates on this page are before fees and tax. The rental, Minnesota sales tax, and a 6% Provider Fee are all included in the out-the-door price you see at checkout. A refundable $750 damage deposit is held on your card the day of the trip and released after check-in; you are only charged if your group causes damage. Fuel: refuel it yourself with 91 octane, or we refuel at $8 per gallon. Water toys aren't included: bring your own tow rope and tube, skis, wakeboard, or kneeboard.

The pontoon

22' Sylvan Mirage 822 LZ

Room for 12, an onboard changing room, and the biggest motor on a rental pontoon in the area. Adult and child life jackets are on board. Bring the cooler — and your own tube and tow rope.

A family waving from the Baxstar Outdoors 22-foot Sylvan pontoon, with a tube aboard and the 115 hp Yamaha outboard
115 hp Yamaha · seats 12
  • Boat2021 22' Sylvan Mirage 822 LZ12-person capacity, onboard changing room, garbage can
  • Power115 hp Yamaha outboardTow swing built in — bring your own tow rope and tube, skis, wakeboard, or kneeboard
  • AnchorElectric anchor winch with remoteExclusive to Baxstar Outdoors rentals
  • ElectronicsHumminbird Helix 5 GPS fish finderHD maps of every lake in Minnesota, with Detroit Lake hot spots pinned
  • SafetyAdult and child life jackets on boardCleaned and checked by the owners after every rental
  • DeliveryDetroit Lake public access: freeYour own Detroit Lake dock: $100 · Other lakes within 50 miles: fee at checkout
How it works

Reserve it. Meet it. Run it.

Pick your dates

Open the calendar, choose multi-day or single-day, and pick your lake. Delivery options and the full total show before you pay.

We confirm the meet

Brady or Jackie texts you the access point and the time. Some lakes have more than one landing — we make sure we're at the same one.

Walk-through at the water

Ten minutes on the boat with an owner. Anchor remote, GPS, tow swing, life jackets, and where the good water is.

Run your day

Cruise, swim, fish, or tube with your own gear. Multi-day renters tie up at their own dock at night. We pick up when you're done.

Private group lake cruises

Lake cruises on Detroit Lake

A private cruise designed around your group — up to 11 guests, hosted by Brady. Sightsee and learn about the area, or spend your time swimming, lounging, socializing, and stopping at lakeside bars. Choose 2, 3 or 4 hours.

How a cruise works

  • Private. Your group only — never combined with strangers.
  • Hosted by Brady Baxter, a local high school history teacher and fishing guide who knows the lake and its stories.
  • The route: start on Big Detroit Lake and travel around Little Detroit Lake.
  • Meet us at the newest public access on the north side of Big Detroit Lake. Every cruise begins and ends there.
  • Bring a cooler with food and drinks. Guests drinking alcohol must be 21 or older.
  • Adult and child life jackets are provided.
See cruise dates
2HOURS

Group Lake Cruise

$400 base rate

The original, and a perfect way to spend 2 hours on the water. Sightsee and learn about the area, or simply cruise, relax, and enjoy the lake with your group. Want more activities? Choose 3 or 4 hours. Up to 11 people.

Reserve 2 hours
3HOURS

Swim & Lounge Cruise

$525 base rate

Extra time to cruise, lounge, swim, or stop at a lakeside bar. Drop anchor for a swim or an hour at the sandbar before heading back in.

Reserve 3 hours

Booking: green dates on the calendar are open. If your date is greyed out, call or email — we may still have options. Base rates vary by date; your exact total, including the 6% Provider Fee and any tax, shows at checkout before you pay.

Bachelorette parties

The bachelorette party, on the water

Book the 3 or 4 hour cruise and Detroit Lake becomes the party. A private pontoon, a captain at the wheel, and time for the sandbar, a swim, and lakeside bar stops — so the bride and every guest just get to enjoy it.

A bachelorette party in matching blue hats aboard the Baxstar Outdoors Sylvan pontoon on Detroit Lake
Matching hats, one boat
A bachelorette group under a Let's Go Wild banner aboard the Baxstar Outdoors Sylvan pontoon at the dock
Here comes the bride
  • Your crew only. Up to 11 guests, never combined with strangers.
  • Nobody in the party drives. Brady captains the boat, handles the docking, and knows where the sandbar is.
  • Bring the cooler and the drinks (21+), plus banners, streamers, and matching hats.
  • Swim, lounge, and make stops — the sandbar, a lakeside bar, or a restaurant along the way.
  • Plan it around the weekend. Pick your date on the calendar; if it's greyed out, call — we may still have options.
Best fit for bachelorettes

3 or 4 hour cruise

4 Hour Lake Party Cruise — $650 base rate. A laid-back half day for the whole party.

3 Hour Swim & Lounge Cruise — $525 base rate. Extra time to cruise, lounge, swim, or stop at a lakeside bar.

Three women holding walleyes aboard the Baxstar Fishing Vexus boat
Private guided trips · Baxstar Fishing

Rather go fishing?

Brady is a 5x Minnesota Master Angler and guides private trips on the Detroit Lakes chain. Your group is never combined with strangers. Groups over 5 split across boats. Guided trips run on our boats only.

Baxstar Fishing
Baxstar Outdoors owners Brady and Jackie Baxter standing on the pontoon at a dock
Family owned · Detroit Lakes

Brady & Jackie Baxter

"When you call, you get one of us. When you show up at the water, it's one of us handing you the keys."

Baxstar Outdoors is the pontoon side of Baxstar Fishing LLC, started in 2021. Brady teaches high school history in Detroit Lakes and guides when school is out. Jackie is a dental hygienist in Perham. The boat gets cleaned by us and delivered by us. Serving Becker, Otter Tail, and Clay counties.

Questions

Before you reserve

Do you deliver the pontoon to my dock on Detroit Lake?

Yes — delivery to any public access on Detroit Lake is free on multi-day rentals. Delivery to a private dock, cabin, or resort on Detroit Lake is $100. One thing to know: the driver needs a ride back to the truck, either in the pontoon or in your vehicle. We coordinate it by text the day before.

Can you deliver to lakes other than Detroit Lake?

Yes — we deliver and pick up on any lake within 50 miles of Detroit Lakes. That covers Pelican, Lida, Melissa, Sallie, Big Cormorant, and dozens more. Delivery runs $200 to $500 depending on distance, and the exact fee shows when you choose your lake at checkout. Multi-day rentals only for lakes other than Detroit.

How many days can I rent the pontoon for?

Book up to 10 days online; for longer rentals, contact Baxstar and we'll set it up. Multi-day rentals can be reserved far in advance and get the best rate. Single-day rentals are Detroit Lake only, and that calendar opens in May. Longer stays cost less per day — the totals are on the booking page.

Can we pull a tube behind the pontoon?

Yes — the 115 hp Yamaha pulls tubers with ease, even with a full boat. The tow swing is built in. Bring your own tow rope and tube, skis, wakeboard, or kneeboard. For insurance reasons we do not rent tubes, ropes, or other water toys.

How much is the damage deposit and when is it charged?

A refundable $750 hold goes on your card the day of the trip. It's a hold, not a charge. It's released after check-in unless your group is responsible for damage. If a repair runs past $750, Baxstar reserves the right to charge the actual repair cost or our insurance deductible.

Is fuel included in the rental?

No — refuel it yourself or have us do it. Fill it before return with 91 octane only, or we'll refuel it for you at $8 per gallon used, settled at check-in. Long runs and tubing burn more; anchoring at the sandbar and swimming burn almost none.

Where do we meet to pick up the pontoon?

At the public access on the lake you chose, unless you added dock delivery — available only for rentals on Detroit Lake. Some lakes have more than one landing, so Brady or Jackie confirms the exact spot with you by text. You cannot trailer the pontoon to another lake yourself — delivery is how it moves.

How many people fit on the pontoon?

Up to 12 people. It's a 22-foot Sylvan Mirage with an onboard changing room, adult and child life jackets, and room for coolers. Families with grandparents love it — the deck is flat and easy to board from a dock.

What time can we pick up and how long do we get?

You choose a check-in between 10 am and 1 pm and keep the boat for 8 hours. Multi-day renters keep it overnight at their dock or slip. Need something different? Call us — we're two people, not a policy manual.

Can we book a bachelorette party cruise?

Yes — the private lake cruise is built for it. Your group of up to 11 gets the pontoon and Brady as captain, never shared with strangers. The 3 and 4 hour cruises leave time to swim, lounge, visit the sandbar, and stop at lakeside bars. Bring a cooler, drinks (21+), and decorations.

What's the difference between the 2-, 3- and 4-hour cruises?

Time on the water — each cruise is tailored to your group. The 2-hour cruise is perfect for sightseeing, local history, or a relaxed ride with your group. The 3-hour cruise adds time to swim, lounge, or make a lakeside stop. The 4-hour cruise gives you plenty of time to combine cruising, swimming, and bar or restaurant stops.

Where do lake cruises start and end?

At the newest public access on the north side of Big Detroit Lake. Every cruise begins and ends there. From the access, the cruise starts on Big Detroit Lake and travels around Little Detroit Lake. If you have trouble finding it, call Brady at 218-325-9846 and he'll talk you in.

Can we bring a cooler and alcohol on a lake cruise?

Yes — bring a cooler with food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed; guests drinking must be 21 or older, and we ask everyone to drink responsibly. Adult and child life jackets are provided on every cruise, so all you need is the cooler, sunscreen, and the group.

Is the 6% fee included in the price I see?

No — prices on this page are before fees and tax. The 6% Provider Fee and Minnesota sales tax are added at checkout, and the booking page shows your full out-the-door total before you pay. On a $425 rental: $425 × 1.06 × 1.07375 = about $484 all-in, before any delivery fee.

Contact

Talk to Brady or Jackie

Fastest is a call or text. Custom delivery, a lake we haven't listed, a bachelorette cruise on a specific date — just ask.

Baxstar Outdoors LLC · Detroit Lakes, MN · Serving Becker, Otter Tail, and Clay counties.

Sends to brady@baxstaroutdoors.com. We reply the same day in season.

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