From Lake Cumberland and the giant twin lakes of Land Between the Lakes to the clear mountain lakes of eastern Kentucky, Kentucky has some of the best boating water in the country.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across Kentucky, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Pick your lake below for local tips, launch info and rules.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals in Kentucky
Everything you rent is ready for you at the lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – premium wakesurf and wakeboard boats with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders.
- Captained charters – sit back while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf and wakeboard with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for the whole group.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Cumberland & south-central Kentucky
- Lake Cumberland – Somerset, Jamestown and Burnside, about 65,000 acres.
- Laurel River Lake – West of Corbin and London, about 5,600 acres.
- Green River Lake – Campbellsville and Columbia, about 8,200 acres.
- Dale Hollow Lake – Burkesville and Albany, KY.
Western Kentucky & Land Between the Lakes
- Kentucky Lake – Gilbertsville, Aurora and Murray, KY, about 160,000 acres.
- Lake Barkley – Grand Rivers, Kuttawa and Cadiz, KY, about 58,000 acres.
Cave Country & Bowling Green
- Barren River Lake – Glasgow and Scottsville, about 10,000 acres.
- Nolin River Lake – Near Leitchfield and Brownsville, about 5,800 acres.
- Rough River Lake – Falls of Rough and Leitchfield, about 5,100 acres.
Louisville, Lexington & the Bluegrass
- Taylorsville Lake – Taylorsville, Spencer County, about 3,050 acres.
- Herrington Lake – Danville, Harrodsburg and Lancaster, about 2,335 acres.
Eastern Kentucky
- Cave Run Lake – South of Morehead, about 8,270 acres.
- Grayson Lake – Near Grayson, about 1,500 acres.
- Yatesville Lake – Near Louisa, about 2,300 acres.
- Paintsville Lake – West of Paintsville, about 1,140 acres.
- Dewey Lake – Near Prestonsburg, about 1,100 acres.
- Fishtrap Lake – East of Pikeville, about 1,130 acres.
- Buckhorn Lake – West of Hazard, about 1,230 acres.
- Carr Creek Lake – East of Hazard on KY-15, about 710 acres.
Kentucky boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in Kentucky?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which Kentucky lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Lake Cumberland, Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley and Laurel River Lake are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these Kentucky lakes?
Most lakes on this page allow jet skis. Some have local speed limits or no-wake zones, and each lake page spells out the local rules.
When is boating season in Kentucky?
Kentucky's boating season runs from May through September, with warm water into early October. Summer weekends are busy on the big lakes, so weekday mornings are the calmest time on the water.
How do I book?
Book online or call or text 1-888-594-6610. We answer from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
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