Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake entirely inside the United States, and Michigan's side of it runs for hundreds of miles from New Buffalo up to the Mackinac Bridge.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Michigan, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Sandy beaches, dunes and harbor towns like South Haven, Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Ludington and Traverse City line the shore, with Sleeping Bear Dunes rising above the water up north.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Michigan
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Michigan — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- 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 Lake Michigan 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 Michigan at a glance
| Location | Michigan's west coast |
|---|---|
| Size | About 22,400 square miles |
| Max depth | About 920 feet |
| Harbor towns | South Haven, Holland, Grand Haven, Ludington |
| Landmark | Sleeping Bear Dunes |
| Also in | Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana |
Best things to do on Lake Michigan
- Beach days – anchor off sandy beaches on calm days.
- Jet skiing – along the shoreline when the lake is flat.
- Water skiing and tubing – protected harbors and channel lakes.
- Sunset cruises – sunsets over open water.
Where to launch at Lake Michigan
- Harbor launches – public ramps in the west-coast harbor towns.
- State parks – ramps at parks along the shoreline.
Wind and waves build quickly on open water, so check the marine forecast and go out on calm days. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Michigan
- 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 Michigan
Lake Michigan rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Michigan?
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 Michigan, so there's no towing.
Where can I boat on Lake Michigan in Michigan?
All along the west coast, from New Buffalo and South Haven up through Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Ludington and Traverse City.
Can you jet ski on Lake Michigan?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Michigan.
Is Lake Michigan good for boating?
Yes, on calm days. Wind and waves build fast on open water, so check the marine forecast and plan around it.
Do you rent on Lake Michigan in other states too?
Yes. We also have rentals ready on the Wisconsin shore, the Chicago lakefront and the Indiana Dunes shore.