Bill's Boats Bait & Marina

Bill's Boats Bait & Marina For seven generations, Bill's Boats has connected people with Lake Zurich through boating, fishing, recreation, and time on the water.

Family-operated and woman-owned, we provide access to one of Illinois' unique private lakes. We offer rowboat rentals for fishing or leisure rides. We are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset from April through October, weather permitting, each season. We sell premium live bait on site - worms, leeches, and minnows. Availability of bait does vary, please contact for our most up-to-date av

ailable items. We do not rent trolling motors, but you are welcome to bring your own to use with our rowboat rental.

THE SEASON IS WINDING DOWN! There aren't many weekends left to get out on Lake Zurich this season! 🚣‍♀️🌊If you’ve been s...
09/07/2026

THE SEASON IS WINDING DOWN!

There aren't many weekends left to get out on Lake Zurich this season! 🚣‍♀️🌊

If you’ve been saying, “We need to get out on the lake one more time,” now is the time!

🎣 Bait sales are available DAILY through the remainder of September.
🚣‍♀️ Watercraft rentals are available Saturdays & Sundays for the remaining weekends of the season.

🍂 As the days get shorter, our hours will change each week. See the schedule in this post for current hours and last rental times.

📱 Reservations are strongly recommended! Our remaining rental weekends are limited, so don't wait until the last minute.

Text or call 847-796-0216 to reserve your time on the lake.

📍 Bill’s Boats
216 W. Main St., Lake Zurich
Don’t wait until the season is over — come enjoy the lake while you still can!

09/06/2026
There’s still time to enjoy Lake Zurich!  Think the boating season is almost over? Not quite. Some of the best days on t...
09/05/2026

There’s still time to enjoy Lake Zurich!

Think the boating season is almost over? Not quite. Some of the best days on the lake are still ahead and we have just 3 slip spaces available.

For a limited time, we're offering a special end-of-season rate through October 31.
☀️ Enjoy the beautiful early fall days
🚤 Keep your boat on the water and ready to go
🍁 Take advantage of the quieter lake and cooler temperatures

Only 3 spaces available and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Message us on Facebook/Instagram or call/text 847-796-0216 for details and availability. Application and interview required.

🌊 OPEN LABOR DAY WEEKEND 🌊Saturday • Sunday • Monday6:30 AM – 7:30 PM🚤 RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDEDText 847-796-0216Fastest ...
09/05/2026

🌊 OPEN LABOR DAY WEEKEND 🌊
Saturday • Sunday • Monday
6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
🚤 RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Text 847-796-0216
Fastest way to request & confirm your reservation.
Enjoy the Lake!

The wind is just not cooperating today. We again have white caps on the lake.No watercraft rentals today.
08/23/2026

The wind is just not cooperating today. We again have white caps on the lake.

No watercraft rentals today.

08/13/2026

Due to low visibility on the water this morning and a large storm forecasted this afternoon, there will be no rentals today, Thursday 8/13

Rentals will be paused today (8/9) until 3p or when the incoming rain has fully passed.
08/09/2026

Rentals will be paused today (8/9) until 3p or when the incoming rain has fully passed.

Starting to look like this will be a good sunset tonight. Starting at 6:30-7p is a great time to paddle the lake and enj...
08/09/2026

Starting to look like this will be a good sunset tonight. Starting at 6:30-7p is a great time to paddle the lake and enjoy the setting sun.

Beautiful morning on the water today. Bait sales will be available all day. Rentals will be available by confirmed appoi...
08/08/2026

Beautiful morning on the water today.
Bait sales will be available all day.
Rentals will be available by confirmed appointment only. Start times still available to reserve are 6p through 7p. Please text 847-796-0216 for same day reservations.

🌬Due to wind conditions, no watercraft rentals will be available Tuesday 7/28🪱 Bait sales continue to be available until...
07/28/2026

🌬Due to wind conditions, no watercraft rentals will be available Tuesday 7/28

🪱 Bait sales continue to be available until sunset

Address

216 W Main Street
Lake Zurich, IL
60047

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

8477960216

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