Mississinewa Lake is a Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Mississinewa River in Miami County, just outside the town of Peru.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Mississinewa Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's one of three big flood-control lakes in the upper Wabash River valley, along with Salamonie Lake and J. Edward Roush Lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Mississinewa Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Mississinewa Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Mississinewa Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Mississinewa 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 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.
Mississinewa Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Peru, Miami County |
|---|---|
| River | Mississinewa River |
| Built by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Region | North-central Indiana |
| Neighbors | Salamonie Lake |
| Basin | Upper Wabash River |
Best things to do on Mississinewa 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 stops – state recreation area beaches.
Where to launch at Mississinewa Lake
- Public ramps – state recreation area ramps around 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 Mississinewa 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 Mississinewa Lake
Mississinewa Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Mississinewa 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 have to tow the boat to Mississinewa Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Mississinewa Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Mississinewa Lake?
In Miami County just outside Peru, north-central Indiana.
Can you jet ski on Mississinewa Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Mississinewa Lake.
Who built Mississinewa Lake?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as one of the flood-control lakes of the upper Wabash valley.
Is Mississinewa Lake near Salamonie Lake?
Yes. The two lakes are a short drive apart.