Ted’s Fishing Station in Point Lookout, New York, offers self-drive skiff rentals for fishing right on Reynolds Channel, along with fuel, bait, tackle, and a dockside bar and food truck called The Shell Shack. It’s a classic, no-frills bait-and-tackle boat rental spot for a day of local fishing.
The rental boat is a 16-foot skiff with an 8-horsepower engine, fitting up to 4 people. A quick operating lesson is included before departure, and every rental comes with a full tank of gas, life jackets, and seat cushions. Renters must stay within a designated green zone in Reynolds Channel — leaving the area or going ashore results in forfeiting the deposit — and the emergency kill switch must be worn by the operator at all times.
Full-day rentals (7am-4pm) run $205 tax included, half-day (4 hours) runs $175, and a quick 2-hour rental runs $115 (first come, first served). A fishing pole rents for $20, and a $50 refundable deposit plus a valid driver’s license are required before heading out. Bait, tackle, beer, soda, ice, water, and snacks are all available for purchase on site, and a New York State saltwater fishing license (free to obtain) is required to fish.
For anyone in the Point Lookout area looking for an affordable, self-drive boat rental for a day of channel fishing, Ted’s Fishing Station offers a straightforward, classic dockside operation with bait, tackle, and food and drinks all in one spot.
