Hamilton Lake is an 802-acre lake in the town of Hamilton in Steuben County, Indiana's northeast lake country near the Ohio and Michigan lines.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Hamilton Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It was created in 1832 when several small lakes were dammed together, and today it has about 15 miles of shoreline and a few small islands.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Hamilton Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Hamilton Lake.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Hamilton Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Hamilton Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Hamilton Lake at a glance
| Location | Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Size | About 802 acres |
| Shoreline | About 15 miles |
| Formed | 1832 |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearby | Angola, Lake James |
Best things to do on Hamilton Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water away from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water on the main lake.
- Island cruising – laps around the lake's islands.
Where to launch at Hamilton Lake
- Public access – the lake's public launch sites in Hamilton.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Hamilton 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 Hamilton Lake
Hamilton Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Hamilton Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Hamilton Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Hamilton Lake?
In the town of Hamilton in Steuben County, northeast Indiana, south of Angola.
Can you jet ski on Hamilton Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Hamilton Lake.
How big is Hamilton Lake?
About 802 acres with 15 miles of shoreline.
Is Hamilton Lake an all-sports lake?
Yes. Skiing, tubing and jet skiing are all popular on Hamilton Lake.