Great Pond is the largest of the Belgrade Lakes, a chain of lakes around Belgrade in Kennebec County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Great Pond, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The chain flows from East Pond and North Pond into Great Pond, then on to Long Pond and Messalonskee Lake, and Belgrade's population doubles in summer as camps fill along the shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Great Pond
Your rentals are waiting for you at Great Pond, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Great Pond, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Great Pond or pulling a tube.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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 Pond at a glance
| Location | Belgrade and Rome |
|---|---|
| Chain | Belgrade Lakes |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Flows to | Long Pond |
| Village | Belgrade Lakes |
| Nearby | Waterville, Augusta |
Best things to do on Great Pond
- Water skiing and tubing – open water well away from the shore.
- Jet skiing – open water between sunrise and sunset.
- Wakesurfing – water at least 15 feet deep and more than 300 feet from shore.
- Fishing – bass and trout.
Where to launch at Great Pond
- Public access – launches around the lake and in Belgrade Lakes village.
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 Pond
- 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 Pond
Great Pond rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Great Pond?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Great Pond when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Great Pond, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Great Pond?
In Belgrade and Rome, Kennebec County, in Maine's Belgrade Lakes region.
Can you jet ski on Great Pond?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Great Pond.
How does Great Pond fit in the Belgrade Lakes?
It's the biggest lake in the chain, fed by East and North ponds and flowing on to Long Pond and Messalonskee Lake.
Is Great Pond busy in summer?
Yes. Belgrade's population about doubles in summer as seasonal camps fill.