Lake Dora is a Harris Chain lake in Lake County, with historic downtown Mount Dora overlooking its north shore and Tavares to the west.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Dora, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Mount Dora's waterfront has one of Florida's few freshwater lighthouses, and the cypress-lined Dora Canal links the lake to Lake Eustis.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Dora
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Dora, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Dora.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Dora 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.
Lake Dora at a glance
| Location | Mount Dora and Tavares |
|---|---|
| Chain | Harris Chain of Lakes |
| Connected to | Lake Eustis via the Dora Canal |
| Landmark | Mount Dora lighthouse |
| Town | Mount Dora |
| County | Lake County |
Best things to do on Lake Dora
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Dora Canal cruise – one of the prettiest boat rides in Central Florida.
Where to launch at Lake Dora
- Public ramps – ramps at Mount Dora and Tavares.
Summer afternoons bring heat and pop-up storms, so mornings are the best time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Dora
- 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 Lake Dora
Lake Dora rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Dora?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Lake Dora when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Dora, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Dora?
In Lake County, right on the waterfront of Mount Dora and Tavares, northwest of Orlando.
Can you jet ski on Lake Dora?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Dora.
Is Lake Dora connected to other lakes?
Yes. The Dora Canal links it to Lake Eustis and the rest of the Harris Chain.
Is there a lighthouse on Lake Dora?
Yes. Mount Dora's waterfront has one of the few freshwater lighthouses in Florida.