Coventry Lake, also called Wangumbaug Lake, is a natural lake of about 375 acres in Coventry in northeastern Connecticut.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Coventry Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its name means crooked pond, it runs about 1.8 miles long and 35 feet deep, and it's been a summer spot for boaters and swimmers for generations.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Coventry Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Coventry Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Coventry Lake.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Coventry Lake or pulling a tube.
- 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.
Coventry Lake at a glance
| Location | Coventry, Tolland County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 375 acres |
| Length | About 1.8 miles |
| Max depth | About 35 to 39 feet |
| Also called | Wangumbaug Lake |
| Speed limit | 40 mph |
Best things to do on Coventry 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.
- Fishing – bass and trout.
Where to launch at Coventry Lake
- Public launch – the state ramp at 30 Cross Street, off Lake Street.
Tow counterclockwise, and keep to 6 mph from sunset to an hour after sunrise and on summer Sundays from noon to 4pm. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Coventry 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 Coventry Lake
Coventry Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Coventry Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Coventry Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Coventry Lake?
In Coventry in northeastern Connecticut, east of Hartford.
Can you jet ski on Coventry Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Coventry Lake.
How big is Coventry Lake?
About 375 acres and about 1.8 miles long.
Is there a speed limit on Coventry Lake?
Yes. It's 40 mph, with a 6 mph limit from sunset to an hour after sunrise and on summer Sundays from noon to 4pm.