New Boater Education Law

Starting July 1st, 2025 anyone renting a watercraft, in the State of Minnesota, must have their Watercraft Operators Permit.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at 651-296-6157.

Our launch ramp will be closed to anyone who is not a Launch Pass Member on the following holiday dates for the 2026 season:

Memorial Day (5/25), Juneteenth (6/19), 4th of July (7/3-7/5), Labor Day (9/7)

Our Services

With a variety of boats, slips, and storage facilities, Howard’s Point is your one-stop shop for enjoying the beauty of Lake Minnetonka.

RENTAL BOATS

We offer 14' fishing boats and 25' & 30' pontoons.

SLIPS & LAUNCH PASSES

We offer Wet and Dry Slips in a variety of sizes.

WINTER STORAGE

We’ll wrap and store your boat so it’s ready to hit the water in the spring.

SINCE 1926

Full-Service Convenience

Serving beautiful Lake Minnetonka for nearly a century, Howard’s Point offers the kind of family-owned, hometown service that gets you away from the logistics and onto the water faster. Beyond our docks in Shorewood, the lake is home to vibrant communities and iconic local favorites waiting to be explored. Whether you’re discovering new gems or pulling up to the docks at Lord Fletcher’s and Maynard’s Wharf for a bite to eat, we make it easy to experience the very best of the Minnetonka lifestyle.

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