Toledo Bend Reservoir is a 185,000-acre lake on the Sabine River, the largest man-made lake in the South and the fifth largest in the United States.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Toledo Bend, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Most of the lake reaches north into Sabine and DeSoto parishes on the Louisiana side, while the dam sits in Newton County, Texas.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Toledo Bend
Everything you rent is ready for you at Toledo Bend — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Toledo Bend.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Toledo Bend.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Toledo Bend at a glance
| Location | Sabine and DeSoto parishes |
|---|---|
| Size | About 185,000 acres |
| River | Sabine River |
| Rank | Largest man-made lake in the South |
| Dam | Newton County, Texas |
| Also in | Texas |
Best things to do on Toledo Bend
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Fishing – bass fishing in timbered coves.
Where to launch at Toledo Bend
- Public ramps – launches along the Louisiana shore near Many and Zwolle.
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 Toledo Bend
- 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 Toledo Bend Reservoir
Toledo Bend rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Toledo Bend?
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 Toledo Bend myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Toledo Bend, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is the Louisiana side of Toledo Bend?
Along the east shore in Sabine and DeSoto parishes, near Many and Zwolle.
Can you jet ski on Toledo Bend Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Toledo Bend Reservoir.
How big is Toledo Bend?
About 185,000 acres, the largest man-made lake in the South.
Do you rent on the Texas side too?
Yes. We also have rentals ready on the Texas side, and it has its own page.