The Alabama side of Pickwick Lake runs from Wilson Dam at Florence and Sheffield down the Tennessee River past Waterloo to the Mississippi and Tennessee lines.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Pickwick Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Pickwick is one of the few lakes in the country that touches three states, and the Alabama end has rocky bluffs, clear water and some of the best smallmouth fishing anywhere.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Pickwick Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Pickwick Lake.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Pickwick Lake at a glance
| Location | Florence, Sheffield and Waterloo, AL |
|---|---|
| Lake size | About 43,000 acres (AL, MS, TN) |
| River | Tennessee River |
| Upper dam | Wilson Dam |
| Also in | Mississippi and Tennessee |
| Known for | Smallmouth bass |
Best things to do on Pickwick Lake
- Cruising – bluffs below Wilson Dam.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water toward Waterloo.
- Jet skiing – creeks and coves.
- Fishing – smallmouth bass and catfish.
Where to launch at Pickwick Lake
- McFarland Park – Florence city park with a ramp.
- Waterloo – public launches near the state line.
River current and barge traffic pick up later in the day, so mornings are best. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Pickwick Lake
- 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.
- Pickwick Lake reaches into Mississippi and Tennessee, so those states' boating rules apply across the state lines.
- Give barges and tows plenty of room on the main river channel, and keep clear of the lock approaches.
Map of Pickwick Lake
Pickwick Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Pickwick Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Pickwick Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Pickwick Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Pickwick Lake in Alabama?
From Wilson Dam at Florence and Sheffield down past Waterloo to the state line.
Can you jet ski on Pickwick Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Pickwick Lake.
Is Pickwick Lake in three states?
Yes. It touches Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Do you rent on the Tennessee side of Pickwick too?
Yes. Your boat, jet skis and water toys can be ready on either side of the lake.