Lake Griffin is the northern end of the Harris Chain, sitting between Leesburg and Fruitland Park in Lake County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Griffin, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Lake Griffin State Park on its western side connects to the lake through a channel, and the Ocklawaha River flows out from its north end.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Griffin
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Griffin, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Griffin, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Griffin.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Griffin while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Lake Griffin at a glance
| Location | Leesburg and Fruitland Park |
|---|---|
| Chain | Harris Chain of Lakes |
| Park | Lake Griffin State Park |
| Outlet | Ocklawaha River |
| Connected to | Lake Eustis via Haines Creek |
| County | Lake County |
Best things to do on Lake Griffin
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Wildlife spotting – eagles, osprey and herons along the shore.
Where to launch at Lake Griffin
- Lake Griffin State Park – a ramp off US-441 in Fruitland Park.
- Public ramps – ramps around Leesburg.
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 Griffin
- 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 Griffin
Lake Griffin rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Griffin?
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 Griffin when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Griffin, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Griffin?
In Lake County, between Leesburg and Fruitland Park, about 30 miles south of Ocala.
Can you jet ski on Lake Griffin?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Griffin.
Is Lake Griffin part of the Harris Chain?
Yes. It's the northern lake of the chain, connected to Lake Eustis by Haines Creek.
Is there a state park on Lake Griffin?
Yes. Lake Griffin State Park in Fruitland Park has a boat ramp and campground.