Lake Leelanau covers about 8,600 acres on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula, split into North and South Lake Leelanau by the Narrows in the village of Lake Leelanau.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Leelanau, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The Leland River drains it to Lake Michigan at the fishing village of Leland, and the lake sits among the orchards and vineyards of Leelanau County.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Leelanau
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Leelanau, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Leelanau, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Leelanau.
- 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.
Lake Leelanau at a glance
| Location | Leelanau Peninsula |
|---|---|
| Size | About 8,600 acres |
| Basins | North and South Lake Leelanau |
| Narrows | Village of Lake Leelanau |
| Outlet | Leland River |
| Also called | Carp Lake |
Best things to do on Lake Leelanau
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet bays.
- Village stop – the Narrows in Lake Leelanau village.
Where to launch at Lake Leelanau
- Public access sites – ramps on the north and south basins.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Leelanau
- 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 Leelanau
Lake Leelanau rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Leelanau?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Leelanau, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Leelanau?
On the Leelanau Peninsula northwest of Traverse City, between Leland and Suttons Bay.
Can you jet ski on Lake Leelanau?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Leelanau.
How big is Lake Leelanau?
About 8,600 acres across its north and south basins.
Can you boat between the two basins?
Yes. The Narrows in the village of Lake Leelanau connects North and South Lake Leelanau, at slow speed through the channel.