Moodus Reservoir is a lake of about 486 acres in East Haddam, split by a causeway into the Upper and Lower reservoirs.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Moodus Reservoir, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's shallow and full of coves, and it's a summer favorite for boating, skiing and fishing in the hills east of the Connecticut River.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Moodus Reservoir
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Moodus Reservoir with no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Moodus Reservoir, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Moodus Reservoir or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Moodus Reservoir while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Moodus Reservoir at a glance
| Location | East Haddam, Middlesex County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 486 acres |
| Basins | Upper and Lower |
| Depth | Shallow, about 6 feet on average |
| Speed limit | 35 mph |
| Region | Lower Connecticut River Valley |
Best things to do on Moodus Reservoir
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 200 feet from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Fishing – bass, pickerel and perch in the coves.
Where to launch at Moodus Reservoir
- Public launches – state ramps on the Upper reservoir off Launching Area Road and the Lower reservoir off Mott Lane.
Tow counterclockwise with no more than two skiers at a time, and keep to 6 mph from a half hour after sunset until 8am. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Moodus Reservoir
- 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 Moodus Reservoir
Moodus Reservoir rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Moodus Reservoir?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Moodus Reservoir, so there's no towing.
Where is Moodus Reservoir?
In East Haddam, east of the Connecticut River.
Can you jet ski on Moodus Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Moodus Reservoir.
How big is Moodus Reservoir?
About 486 acres across the Upper and Lower reservoirs.
Is there a speed limit on Moodus Reservoir?
Yes. It's 35 mph, and 6 mph from a half hour after sunset until 8am.