AquaFun Paddle is Lake Murray’s paddle sport rental authority, founded in 2014, originally offering boat and jet ski rentals before expanding into kayak and SUP rentals in 2015 and further growing its services, fleet, and locations in 2017. The business serves the greater Midlands of South Carolina, including Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Saluda, and Leesville.

AquaFun’s fleet spans beginner-friendly paddleboards and SUPs, kayaks, and tandem boats, all professional grade and well maintained. Locations include Shealy’s Landing in Irmo and Jake’s Landing in Lexington, both directly on Lake Murray. Every kayak and SUP rental includes a PFD, whistle, and paddle, and the crew brings the board or kayak right to the water’s edge, walking guests through the basics, from rules of the water to a simple power stroke, before sending them off to explore.

Guest reviews consistently describe a friendly, low-hassle experience, with several reviewers specifically praising the crew for helpful, quick instruction for first-time paddlers and a beautiful, quiet spot on the lake well suited to learning. The business is regularly recognized among the top-rated paddleboarding and kayak rental operators around Lake Murray.

For visitors and locals around Lake Murray looking to rent a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe, or join a guided boat tour, AquaFun Paddle offers a well-established, multi-location rental operation with more than a decade of experience on the lake.