Lake Chatuge is a 7,000-acre TVA lake at Hiawassee, straddling the Georgia–North Carolina line where the Hiwassee River meets Shooting Creek.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Chatuge, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the highest major lake in Georgia, ringed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the views from the water are some of the best in the Southeast.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Chatuge
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Chatuge.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Chatuge, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Chatuge.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Chatuge 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 Chatuge at a glance
| Location | Hiawassee, Towns County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 7,000 acres |
| Length | About 13 miles |
| River | Hiwassee River |
| Dam | Chatuge Dam, 1942 |
| Also in | North Carolina |
Best things to do on Lake Chatuge
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings with mountain views.
- Jet skiing – coves and inlets to explore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water mid-lake.
- Fishing – bass, walleye and crappie.
Where to launch at Lake Chatuge
- Towns County Park – public ramp and beach near Hiawassee.
- Marinas – marinas around Hiawassee.
Mountain mornings are glassy and cool, so bring a layer. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Chatuge
- 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.
- The north end of Lake Chatuge is in North Carolina, so North Carolina boating rules apply across the state line.
Map of Lake Chatuge
Lake Chatuge rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Chatuge?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Lake Chatuge when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Chatuge, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Chatuge?
At Hiawassee in Towns County, Georgia, reaching north into North Carolina.
Can you jet ski on Lake Chatuge?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Chatuge.
How big is Lake Chatuge?
About 7,000 acres and 13 miles long.
Is Lake Chatuge the highest lake in Georgia?
Yes. It's the highest major lake in the state.
Do you rent on the North Carolina side of Lake Chatuge too?
Yes. The lake crosses into North Carolina near Hayesville, and we can have your rental ready on that side as well.