Cagles Mill Lake is a 1,400-acre reservoir in Owen and Putnam counties, near Cloverdale and I-70, surrounded by Lieber State Recreation Area.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Cagles Mill Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Finished in 1953 as Indiana's first flood-control reservoir, it allows boats of any horsepower, and Cataract Falls, the state's largest waterfall, sits at its upper end.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Cagles Mill Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Cagles Mill Lake.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Cagles Mill Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Cagles Mill Lake.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Cagles Mill Lake.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Cagles Mill Lake 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.
Cagles Mill Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Cloverdale |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,400 acres |
| Built | 1953 |
| Horsepower | Unlimited |
| Park | Lieber State Recreation Area |
| Counties | Owen and Putnam |
Best things to do on Cagles Mill Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water away from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water on the main lake.
- Waterfall trips – Cataract Falls at the upper end of the lake.
Where to launch at Cagles Mill Lake
- Lieber SRA – the main ramp near the marina.
- Cunot ramp – a public ramp on the north arm of the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Cagles Mill 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 Cagles Mill Lake
Cagles Mill Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Cagles Mill 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 have to tow the boat to Cagles Mill Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Cagles Mill Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Cagles Mill Lake?
In Owen and Putnam counties near Cloverdale, about an hour southwest of Indianapolis off I-70.
Can you jet ski on Cagles Mill Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Cagles Mill Lake.
How big is Cagles Mill Lake?
About 1,400 acres.
Is there a horsepower limit on Cagles Mill Lake?
No. Boats of any horsepower are allowed, and skiing and tubing are popular.