From the giant TVA lakes on the Tennessee River to clear Lake Martin and Smith Lake and the Coosa River chain near Birmingham, Alabama is packed with great boating water.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across Alabama, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Pick your lake below for local tips, launch info and rules.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals in Alabama
Everything you rent is ready for you at the lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – premium wakesurf and wakeboard boats with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders.
- Captained charters – sit back while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf and wakeboard with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for the whole group.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
North Alabama & the Tennessee River
- Lake Guntersville – Guntersville and Scottsboro, about 69,000 acres.
- Wheeler Lake – Decatur, Huntsville and Rogersville, about 67,000 acres.
- Wilson Lake – Florence and Muscle Shoals, about 15,500 acres.
- Pickwick Lake – Florence, Sheffield and Waterloo, AL.
- Smith Lake – Cullman, Jasper and Double Springs, about 21,000 acres.
Birmingham area & the Coosa River
- Logan Martin Lake – Pell City and Talladega, about 15,000 acres.
- Neely Henry Lake – Gadsden, about 11,200 acres.
- Weiss Lake – Centre and Leesburg, about 30,200 acres.
- Lay Lake – Columbiana, Shelby County, about 12,000 acres.
- Lake Mitchell – Near Clanton, about 5,850 acres.
East Alabama & Montgomery
- Lake Martin – Alexander City and Dadeville, about 44,000 acres.
- Lake Jordan – Wetumpka, near Montgomery, about 6,800 acres.
- Lake Harris – Wedowee and Lineville, about 10,600 acres.
- Lake Harding – About 5,850 acres.
- Yates Lake – Above Tallassee, about 1,980 acres.
- West Point Lake – About 25,900 acres.
West Alabama & Tuscaloosa
- Lake Tuscaloosa – North of Tuscaloosa and Northport, about 5,900 acres.
- Bankhead Lake – West of Birmingham, about 9,200 acres.
- Demopolis Lake – Demopolis, about 10,000 acres.
- Holt Lake – Northeast of Tuscaloosa, about 3,200 acres.
- Gainesville Lake – Near Gainesville, about 6,400 acres.
- Warrior Lake – Near Eutaw, about 7,800 acres.
South Alabama
- Woodruff Lake – Prattville, Montgomery and Selma, about 12,500 acres.
- Dannelly Reservoir – Near Camden, about 17,000 acres.
- Lake Eufaula – Eufaula, AL.
- Gantt Lake – North of Andalusia, about 2,700 acres.
- Coffeeville Lake – Coffeeville, about 8,800 acres.
Alabama boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in Alabama?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which Alabama lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Lake Martin, Lake Guntersville, Smith Lake and Logan Martin Lake are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these Alabama lakes?
Most lakes on this page allow jet skis. Some have local speed limits or no-wake zones, and each lake page spells out the local rules.
When is boating season in Alabama?
Alabama's boating season runs from April through October, and the water stays warm well into fall. Summer weekends are busy on the big lakes, so weekday mornings are the calmest time on the water.
How do I book?
Book online or call or text 1-888-594-6610. We answer from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
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