J. Edward Roush Lake, also called Huntington Lake, is a 900-acre Army Corps of Engineers lake on the Wabash River just southeast of Huntington.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Roush Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Completed in 1968, it's one of the three Upper Wabash lakes along with Mississinewa and Salamonie, and skiing, wakeboarding and tubing are all popular here.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Roush Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Roush Lake.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Roush Lake.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Roush Lake.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Roush Lake at a glance
| Location | Southeast of Huntington |
|---|---|
| Size | About 900 acres |
| River | Wabash River |
| Completed | 1968 |
| Also called | Huntington Lake |
| Counties | Huntington and Wells |
Best things to do on Roush Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water away from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water on the main lake.
- Fishing – walleye below the dam and bass on the lake.
Where to launch at Roush Lake
- Kil-So-Quah ramp – the concrete public ramp off US 224.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Roush 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 J. Edward Roush Lake
Roush Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Roush 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 Roush Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Roush Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is J. Edward Roush Lake?
Just southeast of Huntington, about 35 miles southwest of Fort Wayne.
Can you jet ski on J. Edward Roush Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on J. Edward Roush Lake.
How big is J. Edward Roush Lake?
About 900 acres.
Is J. Edward Roush Lake the same as Huntington Lake?
Yes. It was built as Huntington Lake and later renamed for Congressman J. Edward Roush.