Doctors Lake is a 3,400-acre arm of the St. Johns River in Clay County, with Orange Park on its north side and Fleming Island to the south.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Doctors Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's about 5 miles long and a mile wide, joined to the river by Doctors Inlet under US 17, and its slightly brackish water averages about 12 feet deep.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Doctors Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Doctors Lake 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 Doctors Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Doctors Lake.
- 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.
Doctors Lake at a glance
| Location | Orange Park, Fleming Island |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,400 acres |
| Length | About 5 miles |
| Connected to | St. Johns River by Doctors Inlet |
| County | Clay |
| Nearby | Jacksonville |
Best things to do on Doctors Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- River cruising – out Doctors Inlet onto the St. Johns River.
Where to launch at Doctors Lake
- Doctors Lake Park – a Clay County ramp and fishing pier on Fleming Island.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Doctors Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Florida requires an observer or a wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis can't run from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise in Florida.
Florida boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 6 must wear one on boats under 26 feet whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver or a wide-angle rear-view mirror, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Follow posted idle-speed and slow-speed zones, including manatee zones where they're marked, and slow down near docks, marinas and swimmers.
Map of Doctors Lake
Doctors Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Doctors Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Doctors Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Doctors Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Doctors Lake?
In Clay County between Orange Park and Fleming Island, just southwest of Jacksonville.
Can you jet ski on Doctors Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Doctors Lake.
How big is Doctors Lake?
About 3,400 acres, roughly 5 miles long and a mile wide.
Is Doctors Lake connected to the St. Johns River?
Yes. Doctors Inlet links it to the river under the US 17 bridge.