Lake Bellaire is a 1,790-acre lake just southwest of the village of Bellaire in Antrim County, part of the Elk River Chain of Lakes.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Bellaire, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The water is clear enough to see the sandy bottom in the shallows, it drops to about 95 feet, and the Grass River and Clam Lake lead on toward Torch Lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Bellaire
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Bellaire.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Bellaire, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Bellaire or pulling a tube.
- 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.
Lake Bellaire at a glance
| Location | Bellaire, Antrim County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,790 acres |
| Max depth | About 95 feet |
| Shoreline | About 12 miles |
| Chain | Elk River Chain of Lakes |
| From Traverse City | About 35 miles |
Best things to do on Lake Bellaire
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 100 feet from shore, docks and swimmers.
- Lake hopping – the Grass River and Clam Lake toward Torch Lake.
Where to launch at Lake Bellaire
- Fisherman's Paradise – the main public launch on the east side of the lake.
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 Lake Bellaire
- 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 Lake Bellaire
Lake Bellaire rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Bellaire?
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 Lake Bellaire myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Bellaire, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Bellaire?
Just southwest of the village of Bellaire in Antrim County, about 35 miles northeast of Traverse City.
Can you jet ski on Lake Bellaire?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Bellaire.
How big is Lake Bellaire?
About 1,790 acres, with about 12 miles of shoreline.
Can you boat from Lake Bellaire to Torch Lake?
Yes. Lake Bellaire flows through the Grass River and Clam Lake into Torch Lake.