From Toledo Bend and Caddo Lake on the Texas line to cypress-lined Lake Bistineau, the oxbow lakes along the Mississippi and Lake Pontchartrain at New Orleans, Louisiana has plenty of water for a lake day.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across Louisiana, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Pick your lake below for local tips, launch info and rules.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals in Louisiana
Everything you rent is ready for you at the lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – premium wakesurf and wakeboard boats with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders.
- Captained charters – sit back while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf and wakeboard with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for the whole group.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Shreveport and northwest Louisiana
- Caddo Lake – Western Caddo Parish, about 25,400 acres.
- Lake Bistineau – Doyline, Webster Parish.
- Lake Claiborne – Near Homer, about 6,400 acres.
- Cross Lake – West Shreveport, about 8,575 acres.
North-central Louisiana
- Lake D'Arbonne – Farmerville, Union Parish.
- Caney Lake – Near Chatham, about 5,000 acres.
Toledo Bend and western Louisiana
- Toledo Bend Reservoir – Sabine and DeSoto parishes, about 185,000 acres.
- Vernon Lake – West of Leesville, about 4,200 acres.
- Anacoco Lake – West of Leesville.
- Cane River Lake – Natchitoches, about 35 miles long.
- Sibley Lake – West Natchitoches, about 2,000 acres.
- Kincaid Lake – West of Alexandria, about 2,600 acres.
Mississippi River oxbows
- Lake Bruin – Near St. Joseph.
- False River – New Roads.
New Orleans and the Northshore
- Lake Pontchartrain – New Orleans and the Northshore, about 630 square miles.
- Lake Maurepas – Between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Louisiana boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in Louisiana?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which Louisiana lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Toledo Bend Reservoir, Lake Pontchartrain, Caddo Lake and Lake D'Arbonne are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these Louisiana lakes?
Most lakes on this page allow jet skis. Some have local speed limits or no-wake zones, and each lake page spells out the local rules.
When is boating season in Louisiana?
Louisiana's boating season runs from spring through fall, with the warmest water from June through September. Jet skis are daylight-only unless they carry navigation lights, and towing ends an hour after sunset, so plan your watersports for daylight.
How do I book?
Book online or call or text 1-888-594-6610. We answer from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
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