Lake Kissimmee is Florida's third-largest lake, covering about 35,000 acres where Polk and Osceola counties meet, east of Lake Wales.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Kissimmee, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the biggest lake on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, with Lake Kissimmee State Park on its west side and Lake Rosalie and Tiger Lake next door.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Kissimmee
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Kissimmee — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Kissimmee, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Kissimmee or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Lake Kissimmee.
- 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 Kissimmee at a glance
| Location | East of Lake Wales |
|---|---|
| Size | About 35,000 acres |
| Rank | Florida's third-largest lake |
| Chain | Kissimmee Chain of Lakes |
| Park | Lake Kissimmee State Park |
| Counties | Polk and Osceola |
Best things to do on Lake Kissimmee
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Wildlife cruising – bald eagles, sandhill cranes and gators along the shoreline.
- Fishing – largemouth bass and crappie.
Where to launch at Lake Kissimmee
- Lake Kissimmee State Park – a ramp and marina off Camp Mack Road.
- Public ramps – county ramps around the lake, including Joe Overstreet's Landing on the east side.
The big, shallow lake builds a chop fast in the wind, so go out on calm mornings. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Kissimmee
- 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 Kissimmee
Lake Kissimmee rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Kissimmee?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Lake Kissimmee when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Kissimmee, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Kissimmee?
East of Lake Wales, on the line between Polk and Osceola counties, about an hour south of Orlando.
Can you jet ski on Lake Kissimmee?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Kissimmee.
How big is Lake Kissimmee?
About 35,000 acres, the third-largest lake in Florida.
Is Lake Kissimmee part of a chain of lakes?
Yes. It's the largest lake on the Kissimmee Chain, fed from Lake Cypress and Lake Hatchineha to the north.