Long Lake is a 5,625-acre lake in Alpena and Presque Isle counties, the 20th-largest inland lake in Michigan.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Long Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its south shore is about 7 miles from downtown Alpena along US-23, and an Alpena County park on the lake has a day-use beach.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Long Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Long Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Long Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Long Lake or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Long Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Long Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Long Lake at a glance
| Location | North of Alpena |
|---|---|
| Size | About 5,625 acres |
| Rank | 20th-largest inland lake in Michigan |
| Counties | Alpena and Presque Isle |
| Highway | US-23 |
| Park | Alpena County park and beach |
Best things to do on Long Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet bays.
- Fishing – bass, pike and perch.
Where to launch at Long Lake
- Public access sites – ramps along US-23 and the county park.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Long 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 Long Lake
Long Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Long 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 Long Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Long Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Long Lake?
Just north of Alpena along US-23, in Alpena and Presque Isle counties.
Can you jet ski on Long Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Long Lake.
How big is Long Lake?
About 5,625 acres, the 20th-largest inland lake in Michigan.
Is there a beach on Long Lake?
Yes. An Alpena County park on the lake has a day-use beach.