Pachaug Pond is an 841-acre lake in Griswold, the largest body of water in Connecticut east of the Connecticut River.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Pachaug Pond, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's a popular summer spot for boating, water skiing, tubing and jet skiing, and it's stocked with northern pike for fishing tournaments.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Pachaug Pond
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Pachaug Pond with no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Pachaug Pond.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Pachaug Pond or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Pachaug Pond 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.
Pachaug Pond at a glance
| Location | Griswold, New London County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 841 acres |
| Depth | Shallow, about 7 feet on average |
| Fish | Pike, bass |
| Nearby | Pachaug State Forest |
| Region | Eastern Connecticut |
Best things to do on Pachaug Pond
- 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 – northern pike and bass.
Where to launch at Pachaug Pond
- Public launch – the state ramp at the north end of the pond, off Route 138.
Pachaug Pond is shallow with shoals in spots, so keep to open water, and there's no skiing within 1,000 feet of the dam. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Pachaug Pond
- 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 Pachaug Pond
Pachaug Pond rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Pachaug Pond?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Pachaug Pond when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Pachaug Pond, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Pachaug Pond?
In Griswold in eastern Connecticut, near Pachaug State Forest.
Can you jet ski on Pachaug Pond?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Pachaug Pond.
How big is Pachaug Pond?
About 841 acres, the largest body of water east of the Connecticut River in the state.
Is Pachaug Pond deep?
No. It's shallow with shoals in spots, so keep to open water.