Pontoosuc Lake is a lake of about 500 acres on the line between Pittsfield and Lanesborough in the Berkshires.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Pontoosuc Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It sits right along Route 7 north of downtown Pittsfield, and on summer days it's busy with motorboats, jet skis, paddlers and swimmers.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Pontoosuc Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Pontoosuc Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Pontoosuc Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Pontoosuc Lake.
- 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.
Pontoosuc Lake at a glance
| Location | Pittsfield and Lanesborough |
|---|---|
| Size | About 500 acres |
| Max depth | About 35 to 40 feet |
| Park | Pontoosuc Lake Park |
| Nearby | Route 7 |
| Region | Berkshires |
Best things to do on Pontoosuc 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.
- Swimming – the beach at Pontoosuc Lake Park and the Lanesborough town beach.
Where to launch at Pontoosuc Lake
- Public launch – the two-lane concrete ramp at Pontoosuc Lake Park off Hancock Road.
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 Pontoosuc 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 Pontoosuc Lake
Pontoosuc Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Pontoosuc 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 Pontoosuc Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Pontoosuc Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Pontoosuc Lake?
On the Pittsfield-Lanesborough line in the Berkshires, along Route 7.
Can you jet ski on Pontoosuc Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Pontoosuc Lake.
How big is Pontoosuc Lake?
About 500 acres.
Where do you launch on Pontoosuc Lake?
At the concrete ramp in Pontoosuc Lake Park off Hancock Road, on the south end of the lake.