Lake Talquin is a reservoir on the Ochlockonee River about 10 miles west of Tallahassee, between Leon and Gadsden counties.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Talquin, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its name combines Tallahassee and Quincy, the two cities it sits between, and Lake Talquin State Forest protects tracts of its wooded shoreline.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Talquin
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Talquin.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Talquin.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Talquin or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Talquin 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 Talquin at a glance
| Location | West of Tallahassee |
|---|---|
| River | Ochlockonee River |
| Counties | Leon and Gadsden |
| Name from | Tallahassee + Quincy |
| Forest | Lake Talquin State Forest |
| Dam | C. H. Corn hydroelectric dam |
Best things to do on Lake Talquin
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Fishing – crappie and bass.
Where to launch at Lake Talquin
- Public ramps – county ramps around the lake off SR 20 and SR 267.
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 Talquin
- 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 Talquin
Lake Talquin rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Talquin?
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 Talquin when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Talquin, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Talquin?
About 10 miles west of Tallahassee, south of I-10, between Tallahassee and Quincy.
Can you jet ski on Lake Talquin?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Talquin.
How did Lake Talquin get its name?
It's a blend of Tallahassee and Quincy, the two cities it sits between.
Is Lake Talquin a reservoir?
Yes. It was created by a hydroelectric dam on the Ochlockonee River.