Woodruff Lake, officially R.E. “Bob” Woodruff Lake, is a lake of about 12,500 acres on the Alabama River between Montgomery, Prattville and Selma.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Woodruff Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its wide river channel and backwater creeks make it an easy lake day for the Montgomery area, held back by Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Woodruff Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Woodruff Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- 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 – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Woodruff Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Woodruff Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Woodruff Lake at a glance
| Location | Prattville, Montgomery and Selma |
|---|---|
| Size | About 12,500 acres |
| River | Alabama River |
| Dam | Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam |
| Also called | Jones Bluff Lake |
| Setting | River-lake |
Best things to do on Woodruff Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – the wide river channel.
- Jet skiing – creeks and backwaters.
- Cruising – river bluffs.
- Fishing – bass, crappie and catfish.
Where to launch at Woodruff Lake
- Corps parks – public ramps along the river.
- Prattville area – launches near Montgomery and Prattville.
River wind 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 Woodruff 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.
- Give barges and tows plenty of room on the main river channel, and keep clear of the lock approaches.
Map of Woodruff Lake
Woodruff Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Woodruff Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Woodruff Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Woodruff Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Woodruff Lake?
On the Alabama River between Montgomery, Prattville and Selma.
Can you jet ski on Woodruff Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Woodruff Lake.
How big is Woodruff Lake?
About 12,500 acres.
Is Woodruff Lake close to Montgomery?
Yes. Its upper end reaches the Montgomery area.