Cedar Bluff Reservoir is a Bureau of Reclamation lake on the Smoky Hill River in Trego County, covering up to about 6,869 acres when full, south of I-70 between Hays and WaKeeney.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Cedar Bluff Reservoir, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Cedar Bluff State Park wraps the shore, and tall limestone bluffs rise above the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Cedar Bluff Reservoir
Your rentals are waiting for you at Cedar Bluff Reservoir, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Cedar Bluff Reservoir.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Cedar Bluff Reservoir.
- 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.
Cedar Bluff Reservoir at a glance
| Location | Trego County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to about 6,869 acres |
| Max depth | About 42 feet |
| River | Smoky Hill River |
| State park | Cedar Bluff State Park |
| Nearby | Hays, WaKeeney |
Best things to do on Cedar Bluff Reservoir
- Wakesurfing – wide-open water on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – cruise below the limestone bluffs.
- Camping – Cedar Bluff State Park.
- Fishing – walleye and crappie.
Where to launch at Cedar Bluff Reservoir
- Cedar Bluff State Park – state park ramps.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Cedar Bluff Reservoir
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Raise a red or orange flag whenever a rider is in the water.
- South winds often pick up on Kansas lakes in the afternoon.
Kansas boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one at all times on board, even at anchor, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- No towing skiers, wakeboarders or tubers from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and a red or orange flag goes up whenever a rider is in the water.
- Jet skis may not be ridden between sunset and sunrise, must stay at no-wake speed (5 mph or less) within 200 feet of docks, ramps, swimmers, bridges and anchored boats, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
Map of Cedar Bluff Reservoir
Cedar Bluff Reservoir rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Cedar Bluff Reservoir?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Cedar Bluff Reservoir myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Cedar Bluff Reservoir, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Cedar Bluff Reservoir?
In Trego County, Kansas, south of I-70 between Hays and WaKeeney.
Can you jet ski on Cedar Bluff Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Cedar Bluff Reservoir.
How big is Cedar Bluff Reservoir?
Up to about 6,869 acres when full.
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