Lake Yale is a lake of about 4,000 acres in Lake County, north of Grand Island and west of Umatilla, a few miles north of Eustis.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Yale, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It has a sandy bottom and a mostly natural shoreline of marsh and sandy hills, with Marsh Memorial Park on the southeast corner.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Yale
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Yale, 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 Yale.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Yale.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Yale while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Yale into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Yale at a glance
| Location | Between Eustis and Umatilla |
|---|---|
| Size | About 4,000 acres |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Park | Marsh Memorial Park |
| County | Lake |
| Nearby | Harris Chain of Lakes |
Best things to do on Lake Yale
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Fishing – largemouth bass.
Where to launch at Lake Yale
- Marsh Memorial Park – a free two-lane county ramp on the southeast shore.
- Lake Yale West – a county ramp on Thomas Boat Landing Road.
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 Yale
- 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 Yale
Lake Yale rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Yale?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Yale, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Yale?
In Lake County, a few miles north of Eustis between Grand Island and Umatilla, about an hour north of Orlando.
Can you jet ski on Lake Yale?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Yale.
How big is Lake Yale?
About 4,000 acres.
Where do you launch on Lake Yale?
At Marsh Memorial Park on the southeast shore or the Lake Yale West ramp on Thomas Boat Landing Road.