Burt Lake is a 17,120-acre lake in Cheboygan County, about 10 miles long and 5 miles wide, and one of the biggest inland lakes in Michigan.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Burt Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's part of the Inland Waterway, which links Crooked Lake, Burt Lake and Mullett Lake toward Lake Huron, and Burt Lake State Park sits on the south shore near Indian River.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Burt Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Burt Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Burt 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.
Burt Lake at a glance
| Location | Indian River, Cheboygan County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 17,120 acres |
| Length | About 10 miles |
| Max depth | About 73 feet |
| Waterway | Inland Waterway |
| Park | Burt Lake State Park |
Best things to do on Burt Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – wide open water on the main lake.
- Inland Waterway cruising – rivers toward Mullett and Crooked lakes.
Where to launch at Burt Lake
- Burt Lake State Park – a ramp near Indian River.
- Public access sites – ramps around the lake.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Burt Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Michigan requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and 8 a.m. in Michigan.
Michigan boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 6 must wear one on the open deck whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and 8 a.m., must stay at slow-no-wake speed within 200 feet of a Great Lakes shoreline, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at slow-no-wake speed within 100 feet of docks, rafts, swimming areas, moored boats and people in the water, and in shallow water near shore. Many inland lakes also have local slow-no-wake hours, so follow the posted rules at the launch.
Map of Burt Lake
Burt Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Burt Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Burt Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Burt Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Burt Lake?
In Cheboygan County near Indian River, just west of I-75.
Can you jet ski on Burt Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Burt Lake.
How big is Burt Lake?
About 17,120 acres, roughly 10 miles long and 5 miles wide.
Is Burt Lake part of the Inland Waterway?
Yes. Rivers connect it to Crooked Lake and Mullett Lake on the route across the tip of the Lower Peninsula.