Lake Wawasee is the largest natural lake wholly inside Indiana, covering about 3,400 acres southeast of Syracuse in Kosciusko County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Wawasee, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Once called Turkey Lake, it sits just east of State Road 13 and connects to neighboring Syracuse Lake, with lake homes and resorts around much of its shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Wawasee
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Wawasee, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Wawasee, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Wawasee or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Wawasee 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 Wawasee at a glance
| Location | Southeast of Syracuse |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,400 acres |
| Rank | Largest natural lake in Indiana |
| Former name | Turkey Lake |
| County | Kosciusko County |
| Connected to | Syracuse Lake |
Best things to do on Lake Wawasee
- Water skiing and tubing – open water away from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water on the main lake.
- Lake hopping – the channel to Syracuse Lake.
Where to launch at Lake Wawasee
- Public ramp – the DNR launch on the lake.
Stay at idle speed within 200 feet of shore, so head to open water before you speed up. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Wawasee
- 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 Lake Wawasee
Lake Wawasee rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Wawasee?
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 Lake Wawasee, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Wawasee?
Southeast of Syracuse in Kosciusko County, northern Indiana, just east of State Road 13.
Can you jet ski on Lake Wawasee?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Wawasee.
How big is Lake Wawasee?
About 3,400 acres, the largest natural lake wholly inside Indiana.
What was Lake Wawasee called before?
Turkey Lake.