Members of the impromptu congregation recline in lawn chairs on the beach, sit on the long pier, or relax in boats anchored near the pontoon boat.

The pontoon boat ride will be a first-rate safari.

The next day, some friends go out on the river on their pontoon boat.

A canoe, pontoon boat or a float tube allows an angler to cover a lot more water than waders.

Pontoon boat drafts may be as shallow as eight inches, which reduces risk of running aground and underwater damage.