Otis Reservoir is a 1,085-acre lake mostly in Otis, with small parts in Tolland and Blandford, in the southern Berkshires.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Otis Reservoir, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's one of the most popular boating lakes in western Massachusetts, busy with swimming, water skiing and fishing all summer.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Otis Reservoir
Your rentals are waiting for you at Otis Reservoir, 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 Otis Reservoir, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Otis Reservoir or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Otis Reservoir while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Otis Reservoir at a glance
| Location | Otis, Berkshire County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,085 acres |
| Also touches | Tolland, Blandford |
| Region | Southern Berkshires |
| Fish | Bass, perch, pickerel |
| Stocked | Trout |
Best things to do on Otis Reservoir
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 150 feet from shore.
- Swimming – clear water and sandy spots around the lake.
Where to launch at Otis Reservoir
- Public launch – the state boat ramp on the reservoir.
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 Otis Reservoir
- 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 Otis Reservoir
Otis Reservoir rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Otis Reservoir?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I have to tow the boat to Otis Reservoir myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Otis Reservoir, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Otis Reservoir?
In Otis, in the southern Berkshires of western Massachusetts, with small parts in Tolland and Blandford.
Can you jet ski on Otis Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Otis Reservoir.
How big is Otis Reservoir?
About 1,085 acres.
Can you water ski on Otis Reservoir?
Yes. Water skiing, tubing and boating are some of the most popular things to do there.