Butch's Tackle & Marine at Torch Lake

Love this place! Always a great stop to get your Butch’s Torch gear and some lunch. Their bourbon chicken 👌🏽Yum! Bud is always willing to help and runs a great team!

I recently had the pleasure of renting a pontoon boat from this amazing family-run business. My cousin and I were in town for a spontaneous girls trip and were looking for some adventure. Luckily, we stumbled upon this place and met Bud, the owner, who encouraged us to pursue a boat rental for the day.

Bud and his staff provided us with clear instructions on how to operate the boat, giving us the confidence to navigate the waters ourselves. They took their time explaining how to navigate Torch Lake and ensured that we felt comfortable before setting off on our adventure. Upon welcoming us back to the dock, they were extremely friendly and facilitated a quick checkout.

But the amazing experience didn't stop there. The highlight of our day was not just the boat, but the exceptional fried chicken that was made in the shop. I have to say it was the most excellent fried chicken I have ever tasted in my life. It was an absolute pleasure to enjoy this delicious meal while cruising on the boat. The chicken was so good that even people who weren't renting the boats came in solely to purchase the chicken.

Speaking of the boat, it was in spectacular condition and exceeded our expectations for a rental. It was clean, well-maintained, and had all the necessary amenities for a fun day on the lake. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality and care that went into maintaining the boat.

Overall, our day on the lake with the boat rental from this family-run business was the highlight of our trip. We truly had an extraordinary experience, thanks to Bud and his staff. Their personalized attention, excellent customer service, and delicious fried chicken made our adventure unforgettable. I highly recommend this business for anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable experience on Torch Lake.

We have been vacationing on Torch Lake 20+ years. Butch's has ALWAYS taken excellent care of us with boat & jet ski rentals. Everytime we stop in just to pick up ice, etc, it's like stopping home. Butch was like family and the new owner has carried on the same tradition. THANK YOU ‼

This place is absolutely amazing! Best place to rent pontoons or jet skis on torch lake! They gave us such a great deal, we rented a pontoon and jetski on Memorial Day, very fair prices for top of the line equipment. Best prices for super nice rentals all equipment included. We will be using Butch for all our future rentals on torch lake. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the owner is one of the most laid back nicest business owners we’ve met! Can definitely tell it’s a family run business. Definitely would recommend over other places on the lake! Thanks bud!

Been boating in the area for 20 years, the service here has always been top-notch. today just seemed like over the top when they made a special walk out to give us some dog treats for our dog before getting on the boat, also made a suggestion of a unique place to boat to. what a great place!

We bring our kids here every time we come to Torch Lake. We joke that it’s a quick $200 every time we bring our family of 6 in, but everyone leaves with something they love and will wear over and over! The crew working at Butch’s is top notch! They’re cheerful, lighthearted and kind. Can’t wait to come back!

Best chicken on the lake, huge selection of shirts and don't forget a buzz bag. This is our place to hit for a quick snack. They have a little of everything but don't forget to get some chicken. A must stop if you want a cool lake shirt.

My husband and I rented a tandem kayak last week from Butch's place. Everyone was friendly, the price was right and there were bathrooms and a place to change at their shop. The shop is situated on Torch Lake and Clam Lake, one to the left and one to the right.

Bud was the absolute best. Great food and establishment along with an amazing staff. Rented a boat and jet skis from this place on multiple occasions and I couldn’t recommend it enough. Amazing place!

Cody was SUPER knowledgeable and helpful and everyone was really nice here. They tied us off, offered up restrooms, gave GREAT fishing knowledge and had accessories my wife wanted. These guys even stayed almost 20 minutes after close because we were shopping and were unaware they were closing. Nobody even said a word. Incredible customer service. I'd give more stars if I could.

My friends and I had an AWESOME time renting from Butch and his crew! We started off by meeting Bud, freaking awesome, and the girls (super sweet) lead us out to the water! The boat is AMAZING and spacious. We didn’t encounter one hiccup. Can’t wait to rent from Butch and the crew again!

Incredibly friendly staff, and they sell just about anything you'd need for a day on the water. Every year my family rents the Riverview cottage across the street and my parents keep their boat in the marina - the crew at Butch's is always there to help if we need something! Their presence makes for a great vacation every time

Five stars isn’t enough for Butch’s today! My family rented a boat which was by far the best rental I’ve ever had. Everything you’d ever want.. easy to drive, fast, clean, comfy, spacious. Plus the staff and owner are all super friendly and helpful. Thanks for the incredible experience and memories Butch’s! We will be back 😁

Bud & his staff are truly wonderful. Great establishment. Rented jet skis & boat from here. Very cleaned & professional place!

We were vacationing up in the Torch Lake area for the first time and found Butch’s for water sport rentals, both jet skis and a pontoon. Let me just say, this place was amazing and made our experience one we will never forget! Bud, the owner, as well as the rest of the crew and staff are wonderful and went above and beyond to make our experience and days on the lake fun and enjoyable! We weren’t sure what to expect being first time customers but their top notch customer service makes us really want to come back and support this great business again and again!

What amazing customer service, I ran out of gas in my boat on clam lake and had to walk and get gas at Butch’s, they let me barrow a gas can instead of making me pay for one, then on the way back to the launch the owner picked me up in his truck and even gave me another 5 gallons of gas at no charge, then he dropped me off at the launch, I put the gas in my boat and filled the rest up at butch’s and will always fill up here when I come back up every year for our yearly up north trip, thank you so much, you saved the day and turned what could have been a bad boat day into a great day all around.

We had the best experience at Butch’s! Before our visit started, the staff made sure we were informed and had options in case the weather turned out bad, as the forecast was predicting storms. We got check phone calls, and they were always sure to let us know that we could call them anytime.
We ended up having some nice weather, but we had a rough start to our day. Our 5 year old son was in a mood, and we forgot his trunks. Bud was so kind and went and got him trunks! Once we were on the water, we realized we forgot our sandwich fixings, which is problematic since my kids have celiac and eating out on a whim is a challenge. Not to worry, Butch’s had a great variety of deli meats and cheese that are able to be cut fresh.
We never felt rushed or like we had to wait for service, unlike some the busy marinas we are accustomed to in the Ozarks. We truly had a wonderful experience, and will most certainly return!

Beyond thrilled with Butch's Marina and the customer service I received. The staff were professional, thorough and considerate - and returning the boat was a breeze. Thank you to Jessi and the entire team at Butch's! It was a great day on the lake.

We came upon this place by accident on our first time out for the season...propeller work had just been done prior to this first trip and BAM we lose the propeller, I was less than happy to say the least. Some kind folks towed us to Butch's and thank god for that. The owner himself took care of us gave us great service. Fixed it for us and for a GREAT price!!! Thank you so much for everything and we will definitely be back when we visit torch lake again!!

Great family owned place with great employees. They treat you good and get you what you need. A torch lake gem!