Sibley Lake is a 2,000-acre lake on the west edge of Natchitoches, the oldest town in Louisiana, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Sibley Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the city's water supply, it spreads out in long arms and coves, and it's a short drive from the historic district on Cane River Lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Sibley Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Sibley 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.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Sibley Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Sibley Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Sibley Lake at a glance
| Location | West Natchitoches |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,000 acres |
| Shoreline | About 38 miles |
| Use | Natchitoches water supply |
| Parish | Natchitoches |
| Region | Western Louisiana |
Best things to do on Sibley Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Town and lake – a morning on the water and an afternoon downtown.
Where to launch at Sibley Lake
- Oak Grove – the free public ramp off LA 504.
- Old Highway 1 – the public ramp by the marina.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Sibley 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 Sibley Lake
Sibley Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Sibley Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I have to tow the boat to Sibley Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Sibley Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Sibley Lake?
On the west side of Natchitoches in northwest-central Louisiana, a few miles from downtown.
Can you jet ski on Sibley Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Sibley Lake.
How big is Sibley Lake?
About 2,000 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
Can you water ski on Sibley Lake?
Yes. Skiing and tubing are allowed on the open water.