The Kentucky side of Dale Hollow Lake wraps around Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park near Burkesville and the coves south of Albany, at the north end of the lake.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Dale Hollow Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Dale Hollow straddles the Kentucky–Tennessee line on the Obey and Wolf rivers, and its clear water, wooded hollows and quiet coves make the Kentucky end a peaceful place to surf, ski and swim.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Dale Hollow Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Dale Hollow Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Dale Hollow Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Dale Hollow Lake.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Dale Hollow Lake.
- 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.
Dale Hollow Lake at a glance
| Location | Burkesville and Albany, KY |
|---|---|
| Lake size | About 27,700 acres (KY and TN) |
| Rivers | Obey and Wolf rivers |
| Park | Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park |
| Water | Very clear |
| Also in | Tennessee |
Best things to do on Dale Hollow Lake
- Wakesurfing – clear coves on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – hollows and creek arms to explore.
- Swimming – clear water off the boat.
- Fishing – smallmouth bass and walleye.
Where to launch at Dale Hollow Lake
- Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park – state park with a marina near Burkesville.
- Kentucky-side marinas – marinas in the coves south of Albany.
Summer weekends are busy around the state park, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Dale Hollow Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Kentucky requires an observer 12 or older or a wide-angle mirror when towing, and towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Kentucky.
Kentucky boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one whenever they're on the open deck of a moving boat, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer 12 or older besides the driver or a wide-angle rear-view mirror, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset, and not within 100 feet of a dock, harbor or swimming area or within 2,000 feet of a dam or lock.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
- Most of Dale Hollow is in Tennessee, so Tennessee boating rules apply once you cross the state line.
Map of Dale Hollow Lake
Dale Hollow Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Dale Hollow Lake?
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 Dale Hollow Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Dale Hollow Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Dale Hollow Lake in Kentucky?
At the north end of the lake, around Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park near Burkesville and the coves south of Albany.
Can you jet ski on Dale Hollow Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Dale Hollow Lake.
Is Dale Hollow Lake in Kentucky or Tennessee?
Both. The lake straddles the state line, and most of it is in Tennessee.
Do you rent on the Tennessee side of Dale Hollow too?
Yes. Your boat, jet skis and water toys can be ready on either side of the lake.