Dewey Lake is a 1,100-acre lake on Johns Creek near Prestonsburg in Floyd County, winding about 18 miles upstream from Dewey Dam.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Dewey Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park sits on its shore with a marina, lodge and trails, all surrounded by the hills of eastern Kentucky.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Dewey Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Dewey Lake, 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 Dewey Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Dewey Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Dewey Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Prestonsburg |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,100 acres |
| Length | About 18 miles |
| Water | Johns Creek |
| Dam | Dewey Dam, 1949 |
| Park | Jenny Wiley State Resort Park |
Best things to do on Dewey Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – the open main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings in the coves.
- Jet skiing – the winding lake arms.
- Fishing – bass, crappie and muskie.
Where to launch at Dewey Lake
- Jenny Wiley State Resort Park – state park with a marina and ramp.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Dewey 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.
Map of Dewey Lake
Dewey Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Dewey Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Dewey Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Dewey Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Dewey Lake?
Near Prestonsburg in Floyd County, eastern Kentucky.
Can you jet ski on Dewey Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Dewey Lake.
How big is Dewey Lake?
About 1,100 acres, winding about 18 miles.
What state park is on Dewey Lake?
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, with a marina, lodge and trails.