Great East Lake is an 1,825-acre lake shared by Acton, Maine, and Wakefield, New Hampshire, with about 45 percent of the water in Maine.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Great East Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
On the Maine side the lake narrows into its First, Second and Third basins, and it's the largest headwater lake of the Salmon Falls River.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Great East Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Great East Lake.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Great East Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- 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.
Great East Lake at a glance
| Location | Acton, York County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,825 acres |
| Maine share | About 45 percent |
| Basins | First, Second, Third |
| Shared with | Wakefield, NH |
| Also in | New Hampshire |
Best things to do on Great East Lake
- Wakesurfing – water at least 15 feet deep and more than 300 feet from shore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water well away from the shore.
- Jet skiing – open water between sunrise and sunset.
- Swimming – clear water in the basins.
Where to launch at Great East Lake
- Public access – 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 Great East 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 Great East Lake
Great East Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Great East Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Great East Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Great East Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is the Maine side of Great East Lake?
In Acton, York County, where the lake narrows into its eastern basins.
Can you jet ski on Great East Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Great East Lake.
How big is Great East Lake?
About 1,825 acres, with about 45 percent in Maine.
Do you rent on the New Hampshire side too?
Yes. We also have rentals ready on the New Hampshire side, and it has its own page.