Damariscotta Lake covers about 4,300 acres in Jefferson, Nobleboro and Newcastle, in Lincoln County on Maine's midcoast.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Damariscotta Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Damariscotta Lake State Park sits at the north end in Jefferson, and the lake is known for its spring alewife run up the fish ladder at Damariscotta Mills.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Damariscotta Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Damariscotta Lake.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Damariscotta Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Damariscotta Lake or pulling a tube.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Damariscotta Lake at a glance
| Location | Jefferson, Nobleboro, Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Size | About 4,300 acres |
| County | Lincoln County |
| State park | Damariscotta Lake State Park |
| Known for | Spring alewife run |
| Region | Midcoast Maine |
Best things to do on Damariscotta Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water well away from the shore.
- Wakesurfing – water at least 15 feet deep and more than 300 feet from shore.
- Jet skiing – open water between sunrise and sunset.
- Swimming – the beach at Damariscotta Lake State Park.
Where to launch at Damariscotta Lake
- Public access – Damariscotta Lake State Park and launches around the lake.
Keep to headway speed within 200 feet of any shoreline, including islands. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Damariscotta Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Maine requires an observer besides the driver whenever you tow a skier or wakeboarder.
- Kids 12 and under must wear a life jacket on boats in Maine.
Maine boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids 12 and under must wear one while underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs an observer on board besides the driver, and towing isn't allowed from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can only run between sunrise and sunset in Maine.
- Keep to headway speed within 200 feet of any shoreline, including islands, and wakesurf only in water at least 15 feet deep and more than 300 feet from shore.
Map of Damariscotta Lake
Damariscotta Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Damariscotta Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Damariscotta Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Damariscotta Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Damariscotta Lake?
In Jefferson, Nobleboro and Newcastle, Lincoln County, on Maine's midcoast.
Can you jet ski on Damariscotta Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Damariscotta Lake.
How big is Damariscotta Lake?
About 4,300 acres.
Is there a state park on the lake?
Yes. Damariscotta Lake State Park is at the north end in Jefferson.