Carters Lake is a mountain lake of about 3,200 acres on the Coosawattee River between Ellijay and Chatsworth, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of north Georgia.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Carters Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the deepest lake in Georgia, and its shoreline is completely undeveloped, so you get clear water and nothing but wooded ridges in every direction.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Carters Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Carters Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Carters Lake.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Carters Lake.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Carters Lake at a glance
| Location | Between Ellijay and Chatsworth |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,200 acres |
| Shoreline | About 62 miles, undeveloped |
| River | Coosawattee River |
| Dam | Carters Dam |
| Known for | Deepest lake in Georgia |
Best things to do on Carters Lake
- Wakesurfing – deep, clear water on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – wooded coves to explore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Fishing – striped bass, walleye and spotted bass.
Where to launch at Carters Lake
- Corps parks – public ramps around the lake.
- Carters Lake Marina – marina on the lake.
Mountain water stays cool, so bring a wetsuit early in the season. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Carters Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Georgia requires an observer besides the driver when towing, and no towing or wakesurfing between sunset and sunrise.
- Georgia's 100-foot law means idle speed near docks, swimmers and shorelines.
Georgia boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever the boat is moving, unless they're inside an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing aren't allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise.
- Georgia's 100-foot law: keep to idle speed within 100 feet of docks, piers, bridges, anchored or drifting boats, people in the water and shorelines next to homes, parks, beaches and marinas.
Map of Carters Lake
Carters Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Carters Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Carters Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Carters Lake?
In the north Georgia mountains between Ellijay and Chatsworth.
Can you jet ski on Carters Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Carters Lake.
How deep is Carters Lake?
It's the deepest lake in Georgia.
Are there houses on Carters Lake?
No. The shoreline is undeveloped, so it's all forest and mountains.