From Candlewood, Lillinonah and Zoar in the west to Bantam Lake in the Litchfield Hills and Gardner, Pachaug and Moodus out east, Connecticut packs a lot of lake into a small state.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across Connecticut, 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 Connecticut
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.
Western Connecticut and the Housatonic
- Candlewood Lake – Danbury to Sherman, about 5,400 acres.
- Lake Lillinonah – Newtown to New Milford, about 1,550 acres.
- Lake Zoar – Southbury, Newtown, Oxford, Monroe, about 900 acres.
- Lake Housatonic – Shelton, Derby, Seymour, Oxford, about 330 acres.
Litchfield Hills
- Bantam Lake – Morris and Litchfield, 947 acres.
Lower Connecticut River Valley
- Moodus Reservoir – East Haddam, Middlesex County, about 486 acres.
- Bashan Lake – East Haddam, Middlesex County, about 275 acres.
Eastern Connecticut
- Gardner Lake – Salem, Montville, Bozrah, about 528 acres.
- Pachaug Pond – Griswold, New London County, about 841 acres.
- Beach Pond – Voluntown, CT and Exeter, RI, about 394 acres.
- Coventry Lake – Coventry, Tolland County, about 375 acres.
- Quaddick Reservoir – Thompson, Windham County, about 400 acres.
Connecticut boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in Connecticut?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which Connecticut lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah, Bantam Lake and Lake Zoar are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Connecticut lake season runs from Memorial Day through mid-September, with the warmest water from July into August. Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise, and many lakes have their own speed limits, so check the tips on each lake page.
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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