Indian Lake is an 8,400-acre lake in Schoolcraft County, about 6 miles long and 3 miles wide, and the fourth-largest inland lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Indian Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The two units of Indian Lake State Park sit on its south and west shores, and Palms Book State Park, home of the Kitch-iti-kipi spring, is just off the northwest shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Indian Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Indian Lake.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Indian Lake.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Indian Lake or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Indian Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Manistique |
|---|---|
| Size | About 8,400 acres |
| Length | About 6 miles |
| Rank | 4th-largest inland lake in the UP |
| Parks | Indian Lake and Palms Book |
| Nearby | Kitch-iti-kipi spring |
Best things to do on Indian Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet bays.
- Fishing – walleye, perch and pike.
Where to launch at Indian Lake
- Indian Lake State Park – ramps on the south and west shores.
Northern water stays cool early in the season, so bring a wetsuit. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Indian 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 Indian Lake
Indian Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Indian 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 Indian Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Indian Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Indian Lake?
In Schoolcraft County just west of Manistique, a few miles inland from Lake Michigan.
Can you jet ski on Indian Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Indian Lake.
How big is Indian Lake?
About 8,400 acres, 6 miles long and 3 miles wide.
Is Kitch-iti-kipi near Indian Lake?
Yes. Palms Book State Park, home of the Kitch-iti-kipi spring, is just off the lake's northwest shore.