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Congress Avenue Bridge

Boat Tours & Rentals

One of the best ways to watch the bat emergence is right on Lady Bird Lake. Here are the vendors who can get you there.

On the water at emergence time, you see the bats from directly below as they fan out over the lake. It's a completely different experience from shore. Check with each vendor for current pricing and availability.

Capital Cruises

Guided bat-watching cruises on Lady Bird Lake. Popular for groups and special events.

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Lone Star Riverboat

Classic riverboat tours with bat emergence viewing packages available.

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Rowing Dock

Kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals for a self-guided bat experience.

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Austin Rowing Club

Community rowing club with access to Lady Bird Lake for members and guests.

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Zilker Park Boat Rentals

Paddle boats and kayaks from Zilker Park — an Austin classic for bat-viewing evenings.

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Live Love Paddle

Kayak and SUP tours including evening bat-watching experiences on the lake.

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Texas Rowing Center

Kayak and canoe rentals with easy lake access near the bridge.

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Lone Star Kayak

Guided kayak tours with bat emergence viewing on Lady Bird Lake.

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Austin Paddle Shack

Kayak and SUP rentals and tours near the Congress Avenue Bridge area.

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Plan Your Visit

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