Lake June in Winter is a kidney-shaped, 3,726-acre lake on the west side of Lake Placid in Highlands County, once known as Lake Stearns.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake June, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park borders its entire west shore, and much of the rest of the shoreline has public access.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake June
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake June, 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 – 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 Lake June.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake June at a glance
| Location | West side of Lake Placid |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,726 acres |
| Shape | Kidney-shaped |
| Former name | Lake Stearns |
| Park | Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park |
| County | Highlands County |
Best things to do on Lake June
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Cove stops – the northeast and northwest coves.
Where to launch at Lake June
- Public ramps – public access along the shore.
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 June
- 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 June in Winter
Lake June rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake June?
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 June when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake June, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake June in Winter?
On the west side of Lake Placid in Highlands County, south-central Florida.
Can you jet ski on Lake June in Winter?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake June in Winter.
How big is Lake June in Winter?
About 3,726 acres.
Is there a park on Lake June in Winter?
Yes. Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park borders the whole west shore.