Onota Lake is a 617-acre lake entirely within the city of Pittsfield, which owns it, in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Onota Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It has a north basin and a south basin, and the lake is a local favorite for fishing, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing and sailing.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Onota Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Onota Lake.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Onota Lake.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Onota Lake.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Onota Lake at a glance
| Location | Pittsfield, Berkshire County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 617 acres |
| Basins | North and south |
| Owner | City of Pittsfield |
| Park | Burbank Park |
| Region | Berkshires |
Best things to do on Onota Lake
- 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.
- Sailing – open water and summer breezes.
Where to launch at Onota Lake
- Public launch – the free boat launch at Burbank Park.
Jet skis keep to 6 mph within 150 feet of the shore, docks, moored boats and swimmers, so head for the middle of the lake before you open it up. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Onota Lake
- 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 Onota Lake
Onota Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Onota 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 Onota Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Onota Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Onota Lake?
In Pittsfield, in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts.
Can you jet ski on Onota Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Onota Lake.
How big is Onota Lake?
About 617 acres, split into north and south basins.
Where do you launch on Onota Lake?
At the boat launch in Burbank Park.