Herrington Lake is a 2,335-acre lake on the Dix River near Danville, Harrodsburg and Lancaster, about 40 minutes south of Lexington.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Herrington Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
At up to 249 feet deep, it's the deepest lake in Kentucky, winding between tall limestone cliffs with marinas tucked into its coves.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Herrington Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Herrington Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Herrington Lake.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Herrington Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Herrington Lake at a glance
| Location | Danville, Harrodsburg and Lancaster |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,335 acres |
| Depth | Up to 249 feet |
| River | Dix River |
| Dam | Dix Dam, 1925 |
| From Lexington | About 40 minutes |
Best things to do on Herrington Lake
- Wakesurfing – deep water below the cliffs.
- Water skiing and tubing – the main lake channel.
- Jet skiing – winding cliffs and coves.
- Fishing – hybrid stripers, bass and crappie.
Where to launch at Herrington Lake
- Gwinn Island – marina area on the main lake.
- Marinas – marinas in the coves around the lake.
The narrow channel gets busy on summer weekends, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Herrington 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.
- On Herrington Lake, skiing and towing are only allowed along the main lake channel, not in the coves.
Map of Herrington Lake
Herrington Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Herrington 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 Herrington Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Herrington Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Herrington Lake?
On the Dix River near Danville, Harrodsburg and Lancaster, about 40 minutes south of Lexington.
Can you jet ski on Herrington Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Herrington Lake.
How deep is Herrington Lake?
Up to 249 feet, making it the deepest lake in Kentucky.
Where can you ski on Herrington Lake?
Skiing and tubing are allowed along the main lake channel, not in the coves.