Rentals
No trip is complete with out the proper equipment. We provide you with the necessary equipment to find and catch the best fish.
Boat Rentals
| Boat Type | Daily Rate | Hourly Rate | Minimum Charge |
| Paddle Boat | $15.00 | ** | |
|
16 foot aluminum fishing boat with motor |
$75.00 + tax $55.00 + tax (half day) |
NONE | ** |
| Electric Trolling motor with Battery | $40.00 + tax | NONE | |
| Canoe or Kayak rentals (Available for use on Merritt Reservoir Only)*** | $25.00 1/2 day = 5 hrs. or less or $35.00 full day | ||
| * w/ trailer add $15.00 | |||
| ** renter responsible for paying for gas | |||
| Note: A $10.00 deposit is required to reserve canoes, kayaks or peddleboats. If we deem conditions unsuitable for safe boating your deposit will be refunded. | |||
Additional Rental Equipment
| Item Type | Price |
| Ice Augers | $20.00/day |
| Fish Locators(Only 1) | $20.00/day |
| Fish Freezing | $.25/lb. |
| Life Jackets | ($5.00 deposit) $3.00/day |
| Aqua Vu | ($50.00 deposit) $20.00/day |
$25.00 boat rental reservation is required that is nonrefundable if you do not honor your reservation. Boat deposits will be credited toward your boat rental bill provided there is no damage to the equipment. All rates on rental boats include life jackets and anchors All rental boats must be returned 1 hour before sunset each day. All minimums are subject to weather changes such as high winds and severe storms.
YOU ARE FINANCIALY RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED RENTAL PROPERTY.
Boat & Camper Storage Rates
| Time | Description | Rate |
| Annual | May 1 through October 1 for boat or camper | $150.00 |
| Annual | May 1 through October 1 combination boat AND camper | $250.00 |
| Monthly | Boat or Camper | $50.00 |
| Monthly | Combination boat and camper | $75.00 |
| Daily | Boat or camper | $2.00 |
| Daily | Combination boat and camper | $3.00 |
Guests staying in a cabin may store a boat or camper at no additional charge while staying with us.
These are the same rates since 1999.
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Merritt Trading Post Resort
Valentine, NE 69201
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