Caney Lake, also called Caney Creek Lake, is a 5,000-acre reservoir in Jackson Parish near Chatham, about 20 miles south of Ruston.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Caney Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It filled in 1986, it's famous for record bass, and Jimmie Davis State Park sits on a wooded peninsula in the middle with a beach, cabins and two launches.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Caney Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Caney 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 Caney Lake.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Caney Lake.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Caney Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Chatham |
|---|---|
| Size | About 5,000 acres |
| Filled | 1986 |
| Parish | Jackson |
| State park | Jimmie Davis |
| Region | North-central Louisiana |
Best things to do on Caney Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Beach days – the sand beach at Jimmie Davis State Park.
Where to launch at Caney Lake
- Jimmie Davis State Park – two launches on the park peninsula off LA 4.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Caney Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Louisiana requires an observer besides the driver when towing, unless the boat has a wide-angle mirror.
- Kids 16 and under must wear a life jacket on boats under 26 feet in Louisiana.
Louisiana boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Anyone 16 or younger must wear one while underway on a boat under 26 feet, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires two competent people on board, the driver and an observer, unless the driver is 16 or older and the boat has a wide-angle rearview mirror. Towing isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise unless they carry Coast Guard-approved navigation lights, so plan jet ski time for daylight.
- Keep to idle speed in posted no-wake zones and near docks, marinas and boat ramps, and watch for stumps outside marked boat lanes.
Map of Caney Lake
Caney Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Caney Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Caney Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Caney Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Caney Lake?
Near Chatham in Jackson Parish, north-central Louisiana, about 20 miles south of Ruston.
Can you jet ski on Caney Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Caney Lake.
How big is Caney Lake?
About 5,000 acres.
Is Caney Lake the same as Caney Creek Lake?
Yes. Caney Lake, Caney Creek Lake and Caney Creek Reservoir are all the same lake.