Antioch Chain O Lakes Boat Rentals & Boat Club Memberships
Rent a premium pontoons on the Chain O Lakes, or enjoy unlimited fleet access with a Your Boat Club membership. Our dock team prepares the boat and gets you cruising quickly—so you can spend less time planning and more time making memories.
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See how a Your Boat Club Membership lets you enjoy the water all year without owning a boat.
Antioch Chain O Lakes marina
847-395-221 | 25837 W. IL RT. 173, Antioch, IL 60002
Explore the Chain O’Lakes with Your Boat Club, your destination for boat rentals and boat club memberships in Antioch, Illinois. Conveniently located between Channel Lake and Lake Marie, our marina gives you access to 15 interconnected lakes and more than 7,000 acres of water for cruising, fishing, swimming, watersports, and exploring. Whether you’re planning a family lake day, a fishing trip, or an afternoon of cruising the Chain, it’s easy to experience one of northern Illinois’ most popular boating destinations.
PLAN YOUR DAY ON THE WATER
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All members and boat drivers are required to watch a safety video or hold an IL boater’s safety certificate to operate a boat.
Click here to see Boating Rules & Regulations listed by the Illinois DNR.
Click here to see Fishing Rules & Regulations listed by the Illinois DNR.
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We are open from 8am-dusk every day of the week. Please call 612-208-1800 for holiday hours.
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Parking: Available on site. Please limit to two cars per reservation to ensure adequate parking for all guests.
Check-In: Please check in at the blue building near the water. Our staff will be available there to help.
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We offer annual boat club memberships for convenient, year-round access to our fleet, as well as daily and multi-day boat rentals for vacations, special occasions, or spontaneous days on the water. Whether you want to make boating part of your lifestyle or enjoy it for just a day, we make it easy to get on the water without owning a boat.
Ice is available inside the boathouse.
Public fuel is available at the docks.
We also offer retail goods like snacks, ice cream, drinks, and select shirts, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and more.
Rental and member boat reservations will come with a full tank of gas. This is separate from the boat rental cost and you will be charged for the fuel you use on your trip upon your return.
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Boating rules & regulations vary per state. Click here to find out more about rules & regs in your state.
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You don’t have to be a Member to enjoy the perks - we offer daily and multi-day boat rentals! Simply click here to view boats, pricing, and availability.
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Joining is easy. Explore our available membership options, connect with a membership specialist, and choose the plan that best fits how often you want to boat. Once enrolled and oriented, you can reserve boats online and enjoy year-round boating from the Chain and beyond—without owning, storing, or maintaining a boat.
Should You Rent a Boat or Become a Member?
You’re Probably a Renter If…
You're just visiting Antioch
You only expect to boat once or twice this year
You're planning a vacation or special occasion
You want to try boating before committing
You should become a member If…
You love being on the water
You'll boat three or more times each season
You're considering buying a boat
You want unlimited access without maintenance
THINGS TO DO AND SEE in Antioch
Dining in Antioch
Make a dock-and-dine stop part of your day on the Chain O’Lakes. Cruise to Sandbar Bar & Grille on Lake Marie for casual waterfront dining, head to Captain’s Quarters for food, drinks, and live entertainment, or dock at Mulligan Harbor for a meal right on the water. With plenty of boat-accessible restaurants throughout the Chain, it’s easy to add great food and waterfront views to your boating adventure.
Shopping in Antioch
Take a break from the water and explore shopping in downtown Antioch, where Main Street is lined with locally owned boutiques, gift shops, and specialty stores. Stop by Zanna Dunes for women’s clothing and accessories, or browse Vintage Mercantile for unique gifts, jewelry, apparel, home goods, and locally made finds. It’s an easy way to add a little small-town shopping to your Chain O’Lakes getaway.
Swimming in the Chain o LAkes
Cool off during your Chain O’Lakes boating day with a refreshing swim or an afternoon of fun on the water. Find a comfortable spot to anchor on Lake Marie or Channel Lake, jump in for a swim, or add some excitement with a tube ride. With 15 interconnected lakes to explore, there are plenty of places to slow down, cool off, and enjoy a summer day on the water.
Fishing in the Chain o Lakes
Cast a line on the Chain O’Lakes, where anglers can target largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, crappie, and more across 15 interconnected lakes. Lake Marie is a popular place to start, with bass often found around its channels, weed beds, docks, and shoreline structure. Explore the waters connecting Lake Marie and Channel Lake or venture farther into the Chain to discover even more productive fishing spots. Before heading out, stop next door at Musky Tales Bait Shop for live bait, tackle, and fishing essentials.
Things to Do Near the Chain O LAkes
Explore more of the area with a visit to Chain O’Lakes State Park, where miles of trails wind through forests, wetlands, and scenic landscapes along the Fox River. Spend some time hiking, wildlife watching, or enjoying a picnic while discovering another side of northern Illinois’ Chain O’Lakes region. After exploring on land, head back to the water for even more of what makes the Chain O’Lakes such a popular outdoor destination.
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Annual Unlimited Boating Memberships
Make boating a regular part of your life!
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Daily & Multi-Day Rentals
Easy online booking with our Reservation System.
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Boat Sales
Shop our meticulously maintained used boat fleet.