Lake Guntersville is Alabama's largest lake, a 69,000-acre TVA lake on the Tennessee River stretching about 75 miles from Guntersville Dam up past Scottsboro toward Bridgeport.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Guntersville, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 890 miles of shoreline wrap around the town of Guntersville, and Lake Guntersville State Park sits high on a bluff above the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Guntersville
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Guntersville, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Guntersville.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Guntersville.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Lake Guntersville.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Guntersville at a glance
| Location | Guntersville and Scottsboro |
|---|---|
| Size | About 69,000 acres |
| Length | About 75 miles |
| Shoreline | About 890 miles |
| River | Tennessee River |
| Park | Lake Guntersville State Park |
Best things to do on Lake Guntersville
- Water skiing and tubing – wide open water.
- Wakesurfing – sheltered coves on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – bays and creeks around Guntersville.
- Fishing – trophy largemouth bass.
Where to launch at Lake Guntersville
- Lake Guntersville State Park – state park with ramps and a beach.
- City Harbor and town ramps – public launches in Guntersville.
Big-lake wind builds in the afternoon, so mornings are best. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Guntersville
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Alabama requires an observer besides the driver when towing, and no towing between sunset and sunrise.
- Kids under 8 must wear a life jacket on board in Alabama.
Alabama boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 8 must wear one at all times unless they're inside an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Jet skis need the engine cut-off lanyard attached to the driver, and everyone riding must wear a life jacket.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
- Give barges and tows plenty of room on the main river channel, and keep clear of the lock approaches.
Map of Lake Guntersville
Lake Guntersville rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Guntersville?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Lake Guntersville when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Guntersville, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Guntersville?
In northeast Alabama, around Guntersville and Scottsboro on the Tennessee River.
Can you jet ski on Lake Guntersville?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Guntersville.
How big is Lake Guntersville?
About 69,000 acres, making it Alabama's largest lake.
Is Lake Guntersville good for fishing?
Yes. It's one of the best-known trophy bass lakes in the country.