A wake boat moored at a floating wooden dock on a misty mountain lake, surrounded by tall pines in northern Idaho

Donate a boat in Idaho

Idaho boating ranges from the big northern lakes, Coeur d'Alene, Pend Oreille, and Priest, to Lucky Peak and Cascade near Boise and jet boats on the Snake and Salmon rivers. Wake boats and jet boats are especially common.

Call (888) 228-7320

Idaho rules for a boat donation

TITLING AND REGISTRATION AGENCY

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Visit the agency site

Registration

Idaho boat registration is managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation and sold through county offices and vendors. Titling rules depend on the boat; we confirm what applies to yours.

Invasive species sticker

Idaho requires an invasive species fee sticker on many boats. It affects launching, not donating.

Trailers

Trailers are handled through the Idaho Transportation Department.

Lost title or registration

The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. If the boat was never retitled after a sale, or the owner has passed away, tell us and we will point you to the right forms.

Coast Guard documented vessels

Documented boats transfer through the National Vessel Documentation Center with a bill of sale, not a Idaho title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.

What Idaho boat owners call us about

Lake-house boats in the north

Wake boats and pontoons at Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint cabins.

River jet boats

Jet boats from the Snake and Salmon rivers that no longer get used.

Short seasons

Owners paying for winter storage in Boise for a short summer.

Boats we pick up in Idaho

Motorboats Wake boats, jet boats, and pontoons. Fishing boats Aluminum fishing boats for the northern lakes. Personal watercraft PWCs from Lake Coeur d'Alene.

We also pick up every other kind of boat in Idaho. The types above are just the ones we see most here.

Yachts Center consoles Houseboats Sailboats Commercial boats Classic boats Ski and wake boats Boat trailers Marine equipment

Boating in Idaho: seasons and storage

The season

The season runs late spring to early fall, longer on the Snake River.

Storage and carrying costs

Winter storage in garages and storage lots is standard. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.

A typical Idaho donation

A wake boat at a northern lake home or a jet boat on the Snake River. We accept every other kind of boat here too.

Idaho by region

Pickup works the same across the state. These are the waters we hear about most.

North Idaho lakes

Coeur d'Alene, Pend Oreille, and Priest.

Treasure Valley

Boise, Lucky Peak, and Arrowrock.

Central mountains

Cascade and Payette lakes.

Snake River

Twin Falls to Lewiston: jet boats and river fishing.

Idaho boat donation questions

Can you pick up a jet boat in Lewiston?

Yes, if it is on a trailer or at a ramp.

Do I need a current invasive species sticker?

No, not to donate.

Is winter pickup possible in north Idaho?

Often, depending on roads.

When is the best time of year to donate a boat in Idaho?

September, before the lake season ends and winter storage begins. That said, you can donate any time of year.

State rules change. We confirm current requirements when we handle your paperwork. We do not provide tax or legal advice.

Start your Idaho boat donation

Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.

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