Long Pond, also known as Lake Apponequet, is a lake of about 1,720 acres in the towns of Lakeville and Freetown in southeastern Massachusetts.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Long Pond, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's about 4 miles long and a mile wide, shares its waters with Assawompset Pond, and is often called the largest natural lake in the state that's fully open to recreation.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Long Pond
Everything you rent is ready for you at Long Pond — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Long Pond.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Long Pond.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Long Pond while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Long Pond at a glance
| Location | Lakeville and Freetown |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,720 acres |
| Length | About 4 miles |
| Depth | Shallow, about 9 feet on average |
| Also called | Lake Apponequet |
| Region | Southeastern Massachusetts |
Best things to do on Long Pond
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 150 feet from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Fishing – largemouth bass and fishing tournaments.
Where to launch at Long Pond
- Public launch – the concrete ramp off Route 18 in Freetown, on the southeast corner of the pond.
Long Pond is shallow with submerged boulders in spots, so keep to the open middle of the pond and take it slow near shore. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Long Pond
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Massachusetts requires an observer besides the driver whenever you tow a skier or tuber.
- Kids under 12 must wear a life jacket on boats in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids under 12 must wear one at all times, 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.
- Jet skis keep to headway speed within 150 feet of the shore, swimmers, moored boats and other boats, and can't run near a swimming beach.
- Slow to headway speed near docks, swimmers, moored boats and anywhere the lake is marked no wake.
Map of Long Pond
Long Pond rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Long Pond?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Long Pond, so there's no towing.
Where is Long Pond?
In Lakeville and Freetown in southeastern Massachusetts, next to Assawompset Pond.
Can you jet ski on Long Pond?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Long Pond.
How big is Long Pond?
About 1,720 acres and about 4 miles long.
Is Long Pond deep?
No. It's shallow, about 9 feet on average, with submerged boulders in spots, so it pays to go slow near shore.