1. Florida

Over 1,350 miles of coastline plus countless lakes and rivers Boating hotspots: Miami, Florida Keys, Tampa Bay, Lake Okeechobee Year-round warm weather and vibrant boating culture

2. Michigan

Surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes More than 11,000 inland lakes and numerous marinas Popular spots: Lake Michigan, Torch Lake, Lake St. Clair

3. California

840 miles of coastline plus major lakes and reservoirs Diverse boating experiences: ocean, lakes, and rivers Top spots: Lake Tahoe, San Francisco Bay, Lake Havasu (shared with AZ)

4. Texas

Home to numerous large lakes and the Gulf of Mexico Famous for party lakes and deep-sea fishing in the Gulf Boating hotspots: Lake Travis, Lake Texoma, Galveston Bay

5. Minnesota

The “Land of 10,000 Lakes” (actually over 11,800!) Strong boating and fishing culture Popular spots: Lake Minnetonka, Mille Lacs Lake, Boundary Waters

6. New York

Access to the Atlantic Ocean, Great Lakes, and Hudson River Huge boating community from NYC to the Adirondacks Best spots: Lake George, Finger Lakes, Long Island Sound

7. Wisconsin

Borders Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Over 15,000 lakes and rivers for all types of boating Top boating destinations: Door County, Lake Geneva, Mississippi River

8. Arizona

Despite being landlocked, has incredible desert-lake boating Famous for house boating and water sports Best spots: Lake Powell, Lake Havasu, Saguaro Lake

9. Tennessee

Home to huge reservoirs and scenic riverways One of the best states for house boating and fishing Top spots: Norris Lake, Center Hill Lake, Tennessee River

10. Missouri

A major boating hub in the Midwest Lake of the Ozarks is one of the most famous boating destinations in the U.S. Other top lakes: Table Rock Lake, Mark Twain Lake