Moosehead Lake is the largest lake in Maine and the largest lake wholly within New England, a deep, cold lake in the Longfellow Mountains of Piscataquis County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Moosehead, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Greenville sits at the south end, more than 80 islands dot the water, and the lake is the source of the Kennebec River.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Moosehead
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Moosehead.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Moosehead.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Moosehead.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Moosehead.
- 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.
Moosehead at a glance
| Location | Piscataquis County |
|---|---|
| Rank | Largest lake in Maine |
| Islands | More than 80 |
| Largest island | Sugar Island |
| River | Source of the Kennebec |
| Town | Greenville |
Best things to do on Moosehead
- 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.
- Sightseeing – mountain views and wild shoreline.
Where to launch at Moosehead
- Public launches – ramps at Greenville and around the lake.
The water is cold well into summer, so bring wetsuits for surfing and skiing. 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 Moosehead
- 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 Moosehead Lake
Moosehead rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Moosehead?
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 Moosehead when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Moosehead, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Moosehead Lake?
In Piscataquis County in northwestern Maine, with Greenville at the south end.
Can you jet ski on Moosehead Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Moosehead Lake.
How big is Moosehead Lake?
It's the largest lake in Maine and the largest lake wholly within New England.
Does Moosehead Lake get rough?
It can. It's big, open water, so wind can build waves quickly; plan for calm mornings.