Bass Lake is a 1,345-acre natural lake in Starke County, about 11 miles north of Winamac, and one of the largest natural lakes in Indiana.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Bass Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's an all-sports lake, with a sandy beach along the southeast shore by IN-10 and a public launch near the beach and campground.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Bass Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Bass Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- 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 Bass Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Bass Lake 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.
Bass Lake at a glance
| Location | North of Winamac |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,345 acres |
| Type | Natural lake |
| Beach | Southeast shore on IN-10 |
| County | Starke |
| Nearby | Knox, Lake Maxinkuckee |
Best things to do on Bass Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water away from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water on the main lake.
- Beach days – the sandy beach on the southeast shore.
Where to launch at Bass Lake
- Public launch – the DNR ramp near the beach and campground on the south side.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Bass Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Indiana requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Stay at idle speed within 200 feet of shore on Indiana lakes.
Indiana boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed 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 is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
- Jet skis can only run from sunrise to sunset, must stay at idle speed within 200 feet of shore, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at idle speed within 200 feet of the shoreline on most lakes, and keep to 10 mph or less anywhere between sunset and sunrise.
Map of Bass Lake
Bass Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Bass Lake?
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 Bass Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Bass Lake?
In Starke County in northern Indiana, about 11 miles north of Winamac on US 35.
Can you jet ski on Bass Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Bass Lake.
How big is Bass Lake?
About 1,345 acres, one of Indiana's largest natural lakes.
Is Bass Lake an all-sports lake?
Yes. Skiing, tubing and jet skiing are all popular on Bass Lake.