Tiller, console, bass and walleye rigs
Fishing boat storage
Most fishing boats live on their trailers and move between lakes all summer. In winter the questions are simple: a safe lot or a building near home, and an outboard and kicker winterized before the frost.
- On the trailer
- Outboard and kicker
- Livewells
- Ice-fishing season
Fishing boat storage spec sheet
- Typical LOA
- 14 to 21 ft
- Common storage
- Lot parking on trailer, cold buildings, garage at home
- Winterizing
- Main outboard and kicker, livewell pumps and lines, batteries
- Moving between lakes
- Clean, drain, dry; inspection stations in BC, Alberta and Manitoba
- Watch for
- Trailer lights, bearings and tires before the spring run
Fishing boat storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Winter parking on your trailer | from $300 per winter |
| Boat and trailer parking | from $100/month |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $55/ft per winter |
| Winterizing, outboard | from $250 |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Fishing boat questions
Can I keep the boat in my driveway?
It depends on the city and the season. Several cities limit driveway parking in winter. See can I park my boat in my driveway.
Do I need to drain livewells?
Yes, and run the pumps dry. Water left in lines and pumps freezes and cracks them.
Tell us about your boat. We find the spot.
Storage type, LOA, region and season. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.