Quaddick Reservoir is a lake of about 400 acres in Thompson, in the far northeast corner of Connecticut.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Quaddick Reservoir, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Causeways split it into Upper, Middle and Lower basins, and Quaddick State Park on the Middle basin has a beach and the public launch.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Quaddick Reservoir
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Quaddick Reservoir with no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Quaddick Reservoir, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- 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.
Quaddick Reservoir at a glance
| Location | Thompson, Windham County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 400 acres |
| Basins | Upper, Middle, Lower |
| Depth | Shallow, about 5 feet on average |
| Park | Quaddick State Park |
| Region | Northeastern Connecticut |
Best things to do on Quaddick 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 – northern pike and bass.
Where to launch at Quaddick Reservoir
- Public launch – the state ramp at Quaddick State Park on Quaddick Town Farm Road.
Quaddick is shallow, so keep to the open middle of the Middle and Lower basins and go slow through the causeway openings. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Quaddick 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 Quaddick Reservoir
Quaddick Reservoir rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Quaddick Reservoir?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Quaddick Reservoir myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Quaddick Reservoir, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Quaddick Reservoir?
In Thompson, in the northeast corner of Connecticut near the Massachusetts and Rhode Island lines.
Can you jet ski on Quaddick Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Quaddick Reservoir.
How big is Quaddick Reservoir?
About 400 acres across three basins.
Is Quaddick Reservoir deep?
No. It's shallow, about 5 feet on average, so keep to the open middle of the basins.