Taylorsville Lake is a 3,050-acre lake on the Salt River in Spencer County, about 18 miles long and roughly 35 miles southeast of Louisville.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Taylorsville Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the closest big lake to Louisville, and Taylorsville Lake State Park on the north shore has a marina, ramps and trails.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Taylorsville Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Taylorsville Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 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 Taylorsville Lake.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Taylorsville Lake at a glance
| Location | Taylorsville, Spencer County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,050 acres |
| Length | About 18 miles |
| River | Salt River |
| Park | Taylorsville Lake State Park |
| From Louisville | About 35 miles |
Best things to do on Taylorsville Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – laps around the lake.
- Fishing – largemouth, crappie and hybrid stripers.
Where to launch at Taylorsville Lake
- Taylorsville Lake State Park – state park with a marina on the north shore.
- Public ramps – launch areas around the lake.
Weekends are busy with Louisville boaters, so weekday mornings are the calmest. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Taylorsville 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.
- Several coves and the upper end of the lake are posted no-wake, so keep to idle speed there.
Map of Taylorsville Lake
Taylorsville Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Taylorsville Lake?
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 Taylorsville Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Taylorsville Lake?
In Spencer County, about 35 miles southeast of Louisville.
Can you jet ski on Taylorsville Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Taylorsville Lake.
How big is Taylorsville Lake?
About 3,050 acres, stretching about 18 miles.
Is Taylorsville Lake close to Louisville?
Yes. It's the closest big boating lake to Louisville.