Kirwin Reservoir is a Bureau of Reclamation lake of up to about 5,079 acres on the North Fork Solomon River and Bow Creek in Phillips County, about 11 miles southeast of Phillipsburg.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Kirwin Reservoir, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The lake sits inside Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge, the first national wildlife refuge in Kansas, set up in 1954 for migrating birds.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Kirwin Reservoir
Your rentals are waiting for you at Kirwin Reservoir, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 10 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Kirwin Reservoir.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Kirwin Reservoir 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.
Kirwin Reservoir at a glance
| Location | Phillips County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to about 5,079 acres |
| Max depth | About 49 feet |
| Refuge | Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge |
| Refuge since | 1954 |
| Nearby | Phillipsburg, Kirwin |
Best things to do on Kirwin Reservoir
- Boating – open reservoir water beyond the no-wake zones.
- Fishing – boat and shore fishing.
- Wildlife watching – migrating birds and a prairie dog town.
- Surf & jet ski days – also at Webster Reservoir and Glen Elder.
Where to launch at Kirwin Reservoir
- Refuge ramps – boat ramps on the refuge.
Our rentals also serve nearby Webster Reservoir and Glen Elder (Waconda Lake). Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Kirwin Reservoir
- Stay no-wake within 100 yards of shore and islands.
- Bring binoculars for refuge wildlife.
- For long surf sessions, Webster Reservoir is close by.
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.
- Kirwin Reservoir is part of a national wildlife refuge. Boats stay at no-wake speed within 100 yards of all shorelines and islands and in the entire Bow Creek arm, follow posted signs and buoys, and refuge staff can close parts of the lake to boating in fall and winter.
Map of Kirwin Reservoir
Kirwin Reservoir rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Kirwin Reservoir?
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 Kirwin Reservoir, so there's no towing.
Where is Kirwin Reservoir?
In Phillips County, Kansas, about 11 miles southeast of Phillipsburg.
Can you boat on Kirwin Reservoir?
Yes. Boating is allowed on the reservoir unless signs or buoys say otherwise, with a no-wake zone within 100 yards of shorelines and islands and in the Bow Creek arm.
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