Lake Bistineau is a long, cypress-lined lake in northwest Louisiana, about half an hour east of Shreveport.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Bistineau, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Lake Bistineau State Park sits on its shore at Doyline in Webster Parish, with campsites, cabins and a boat launch.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Bistineau
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Bistineau.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Bistineau.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Bistineau.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Bistineau 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.
Lake Bistineau at a glance
| Location | Doyline, Webster Parish |
|---|---|
| From Shreveport | About 30 minutes east |
| Park | Lake Bistineau State Park |
| Known for | Cypress trees |
| Region | Northwest Louisiana |
| Type | Reservoir |
Best things to do on Lake Bistineau
- Cypress cruising – moss-draped cypress along the shore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Fishing – bass and crappie.
Where to launch at Lake Bistineau
- Lake Bistineau State Park – boat launch at Doyline.
Watch for stumps and standing timber outside the marked boat lanes. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Bistineau
- 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 Lake Bistineau
Lake Bistineau rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Bistineau?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Bistineau, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Bistineau?
At Doyline in Webster Parish, about half an hour east of Shreveport.
Can you jet ski on Lake Bistineau?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Bistineau.
Is there a state park on Lake Bistineau?
Yes. Lake Bistineau State Park has campsites, cabins and a boat launch.
Are there stumps in the lake?
Yes. Cypress trees and stumps line much of the lake, so stay in open water when you speed up.