Lake Nottely is a TVA lake of about 4,200 acres on the Nottely River, stretching 20 miles up toward Blairsville in Union County, north Georgia.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Nottely, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
About 70% of its shoreline is national forest and undeveloped, so it's a quiet mountain lake with plenty of room to ski and surf.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Nottely
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Nottely.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Nottely.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Nottely while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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 Nottely at a glance
| Location | Near Blairsville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 4,200 acres |
| Length | About 20 miles |
| River | Nottely River |
| Dam | Nottely Dam, 1942 |
| Shoreline | Mostly national forest |
Best things to do on Lake Nottely
- Wakesurfing – quiet coves on calm mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – the long main lake.
- Jet skiing – mountain coves to explore.
- Fishing – striped bass, spotted bass and walleye.
Where to launch at Lake Nottely
- Poteete Creek – Union County park with a ramp.
- Marinas – marinas near Blairsville.
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 Nottely
- 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 Lake Nottely
Lake Nottely rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Nottely?
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 Nottely when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Nottely, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Nottely?
Near Blairsville in Union County, north Georgia.
Can you jet ski on Lake Nottely?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Nottely.
How big is Lake Nottely?
About 4,200 acres, stretching about 20 miles.
Is Lake Nottely crowded?
It's usually quiet, since most of the shoreline is undeveloped national forest.