Lake Macatawa is a 1,700-acre lake in Holland, about 6 miles long and up to 1.2 miles wide, once known as Black Lake.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Macatawa, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the drowned mouth of the Macatawa River, and a channel next to Holland State Park and the Big Red lighthouse takes boats straight out to Lake Michigan.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Macatawa
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Macatawa — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Lake Macatawa.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Macatawa or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Macatawa while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Lake Macatawa at a glance
| Location | Holland, Ottawa County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,700 acres |
| Length | About 6 miles |
| River | Macatawa River |
| Channel | To Lake Michigan |
| Landmark | Big Red lighthouse |
Best things to do on Lake Macatawa
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet bays.
- Lake Michigan runs – out the channel past Big Red on calm days.
Where to launch at Lake Macatawa
- Public launches – ramps around the lake in Holland and Park Township.
The lake is shallow outside the marked channel, so watch your depth. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Macatawa
- 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 Macatawa
Lake Macatawa rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Macatawa?
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 need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Macatawa, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Macatawa?
In Holland on Michigan's west coast, between downtown Holland and Lake Michigan.
Can you jet ski on Lake Macatawa?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Macatawa.
How big is Lake Macatawa?
About 1,700 acres, 6 miles long and up to 1.2 miles wide.
Can you get to Lake Michigan from Lake Macatawa?
Yes. The channel at Holland State Park leads right out to Lake Michigan past Big Red lighthouse.