Lake Jackson is a 3,212-acre lake inside the city of Sebring, the county seat of Highlands County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Jackson, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its water is clearer than most Florida lakes and its shores are sandy, with depths up to about 25 feet and plenty of shallow water near shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Jackson
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Jackson, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Jackson.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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 Jackson at a glance
| Location | Sebring |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,212 acres |
| Max depth | About 25 feet |
| Water | Clear |
| Shore | Sandy |
| County | Highlands County |
Best things to do on Lake Jackson
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Swimming stops – sandy, clear shallows.
Where to launch at Lake Jackson
- Public ramps – city ramps in Sebring.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Jackson
- 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 Jackson
Lake Jackson rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Jackson?
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 Jackson when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Jackson, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Jackson?
Inside the city of Sebring in Highlands County, south-central Florida.
Can you jet ski on Lake Jackson?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Jackson.
How big is Lake Jackson?
About 3,212 acres, with depths up to about 25 feet.
Is Lake Jackson clear?
Yes. It's clearer than most Florida lakes, with sandy shores.