Yatesville Lake is a winding lake of about 2,300 acres on Blaine Creek near Louisa, in Lawrence County in far eastern Kentucky.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Yatesville Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its serpentine arms add up to about 94 miles of shoreline, and Yatesville Lake State Park has a marina and golf course on the lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Yatesville Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Yatesville Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Yatesville Lake or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Yatesville 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.
Yatesville Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Louisa |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,300 acres |
| Shoreline | About 94 miles |
| Water | Blaine Creek |
| Dam | Yatesville Dam, 1988 |
| Park | Yatesville Lake State Park |
Best things to do on Yatesville Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – the open main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – winding arms to explore.
- Fishing – largemouth, crappie and catfish.
Where to launch at Yatesville Lake
- Yatesville Lake State Park – state park with a marina and ramps.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Yatesville 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 Yatesville Lake
Yatesville Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Yatesville 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 Yatesville Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Yatesville Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Yatesville Lake?
Near Louisa in Lawrence County, in far eastern Kentucky.
Can you jet ski on Yatesville Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Yatesville Lake.
How big is Yatesville Lake?
About 2,300 acres, with roughly 94 miles of shoreline.
Is there a state park on Yatesville Lake?
Yes. Yatesville Lake State Park has a marina, campground and golf course.