Lake Harris, officially R.L. Harris Reservoir and known locally as Lake Wedowee, is a 10,600-acre lake on the Tallapoosa River near Wedowee and Lineville in east Alabama.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Wedowee, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Clear water, rolling wooded hills and about 270 miles of shoreline make it a quieter alternative to Lake Martin downstream.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Wedowee
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Wedowee.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Wedowee or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Wedowee while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Wedowee at a glance
| Location | Wedowee and Lineville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 10,600 acres |
| Shoreline | About 270 miles |
| River | Tallapoosa River |
| Also called | Lake Wedowee |
| Water | Clear |
Best things to do on Lake Wedowee
- Wakesurfing – clear coves on calm mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water mid-lake.
- Jet skiing – wooded coves to explore.
- Fishing – spotted bass and stripers.
Where to launch at Lake Wedowee
- Public ramps – Alabama Power access areas around Wedowee.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Wedowee
- 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.
Map of Lake Harris
Lake Wedowee rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Wedowee?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Wedowee myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Wedowee, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Harris?
Near Wedowee and Lineville in east Alabama.
Can you jet ski on Lake Harris?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Harris.
Is Lake Harris the same as Lake Wedowee?
Yes. Its official name is R.L. Harris Reservoir, and locals call it Lake Wedowee.
How big is Lake Harris?
About 10,600 acres.