One pickup point for every town
100 Marina Del Ray, Madisonville, LA 70447
Coming from Slidell? Your rental starts here in Madisonville. Meet the team at Marina Del Ray for pickup and checkout.
A little local context
Starting in Slidell does not mean launching in Slidell.
Keep your shore-side plans separate from the approved boating route. Check the rental-area guide and follow current staff instructions.
Olde Towne Slidell offers a shore-side stop for a Northshore visit, while the area’s swamp and waterfront activities represent different types of outings. Northshore Boating’s rental requests are not swamp tours or a Slidell launch service. Our rental day begins with staff checkout in Madisonville.
If members of your group are staying around Slidell, make the Madisonville address part of the invitation from the start. Check live road directions from where you are staying rather than planning a water crossing or assuming you can collect a rental near your accommodation.
Before you head out
Plan the road trip and approved waters separately.
Choose your preferred rental category and date, then let the team follow up about the details. Travel time from Slidell depends on your starting point and road conditions; this guide does not promise a fixed journey time or a departure slot.
A Slidell-area trip does not expand the permitted rental area. Our rental-area guidance states there is no travel beyond Lake Catherine, and shallow, questionable or posted restricted waters must be avoided. Review the full map and current staff instructions rather than choosing an on-water destination from a general regional map.
Keep this in your pocket
Three useful trip notes.
A little clarity before you set the group chat loose.
- 01
Meet at the Madisonville pickup, not a Slidell marina, waterfront or accommodation.
- 02
Check current road directions before agreeing on a group arrival time.
- 03
Do not use a rental as transport back to Slidell; follow the approved rental-area limits.
Good to know
Questions from Slidell.
Do Northshore rentals depart from Slidell?
No. Rental pickup and checkout take place at 100 Marina Del Ray, Madisonville, LA 70447. This page is for people planning a trip from the Slidell area.
Can I use a rental to travel beyond Lake Catherine?
No. Our rental-area guidance states there is no travel beyond Lake Catherine. Other depth, restricted-water and weather requirements also apply; review the map and follow staff instructions.
Is a jet ski automatically available for my Slidell trip?
No. Browse the rental category and request the date you prefer. Availability and checkout details require confirmation from the team; submitting a request does not reserve a jet ski.
More ways to plan
The wider Northshore.
For regional visitor ideas, consult the official Visit The Northshore guide. It’s an independent tourism resource, not an endorsement of Northshore Boating.
Official regional visitor guide