Crooked Lake is a lake of about 2,300 acres in Emmet County, just east of Petoskey, with the communities of Oden, Conway and Ponshewaing on its shores.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Crooked Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the southwestern end of the Inland Waterway, a chain of lakes and rivers about 36 miles long that runs through locks at Alanson all the way to Lake Huron at Cheboygan.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Crooked Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Crooked Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Crooked Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Crooked Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Crooked Lake at a glance
| Location | Emmet County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,300 acres |
| Max depth | About 50 feet |
| Waterway | Inland Waterway start |
| Nearby | Petoskey, Alanson |
| Region | Northern Michigan |
Best things to do on Crooked Lake
- 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 100 feet from shore, docks and swimmers.
- Inland Waterway – cruising toward Burt and Mullett lakes through the Alanson locks.
Where to launch at Crooked Lake
- Public launch – the state launch near Oden off US-31.
Keep to slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of shore, docks, rafts and swimmers, and watch for posted local no-wake hours. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Crooked 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 Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Crooked Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Crooked Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Crooked Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Crooked Lake?
In Emmet County just east of Petoskey, along US-31 near Oden and Conway.
Can you jet ski on Crooked Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Crooked Lake.
How big is Crooked Lake?
About 2,300 acres.
Can you boat from Crooked Lake to Lake Huron?
Yes. Crooked Lake is the start of the Inland Waterway, which runs through the Alanson locks, Burt and Mullett lakes to Cheboygan.