Bashan Lake is a lake of about 275 acres in East Haddam, known for some of the clearest water in Connecticut.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Bashan Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It runs up to about 47 feet deep, drains into nearby Moodus Reservoir, and is lined with cottages and summer homes.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Bashan Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Bashan Lake, 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 Bashan Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Bashan Lake.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Bashan Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Bashan Lake at a glance
| Location | East Haddam, Middlesex County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 275 acres |
| Max depth | About 47 feet |
| Water | Very clear |
| Speed limit | 35 mph |
| Region | Lower Connecticut River Valley |
Best things to do on Bashan Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 200 feet from shore.
- Swimming – clear water off the boat.
Where to launch at Bashan Lake
- Public launch – the state ramp at the end of Ballahack Road, reached through a narrow, rocky channel.
Go slow through the narrow, rocky channel by the launch, and tow counterclockwise with no more than two skiers. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Bashan Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Connecticut requires an observer besides the driver whenever you tow a skier, wakeboarder or tuber.
- Kids under 13 must wear a life jacket on any boat that's underway in Connecticut.
Connecticut boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids under 13 must wear one whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs an observer on board besides the driver, and there's no towing from a half hour after sunset until sunrise.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Connecticut, and they keep to slow-no-wake within 200 feet of the shore, docks and moored boats.
- Boats keep to slow-no-wake within 100 feet of the shore, docks and moored boats, except when picking up or dropping off a skier.
Map of Bashan Lake
Bashan Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Bashan 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 Bashan Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Bashan Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Bashan Lake?
In East Haddam, east of the Connecticut River and next to Moodus Reservoir.
Can you jet ski on Bashan Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Bashan Lake.
How big is Bashan Lake?
About 275 acres and up to about 47 feet deep.
Is there a speed limit on Bashan Lake?
Yes. It's 35 mph, and 6 mph from a half hour after sunset until 8am.