Manistique Lake, called Big Manistique Lake locally, is a 10,130-acre lake about 6.5 miles long and 4 miles wide, one of the largest in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Manistique Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The village of Curtis sits on the isthmus between it and South Manistique Lake, and the lake averages only about 10 feet deep, so it warms up nicely in summer.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Manistique Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Manistique Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Manistique Lake.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Manistique Lake 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.
Manistique Lake at a glance
| Location | Curtis |
|---|---|
| Size | About 10,130 acres |
| Length | About 6.5 miles |
| Avg depth | About 10 feet |
| Counties | Luce and Mackinac |
| Outlet | Manistique River |
Best things to do on Manistique Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet bays.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Fishing – walleye, perch and pike.
Where to launch at Manistique Lake
- Public access sites – ramps near Curtis.
The lake is shallow in places, so stay in deeper water away from shore. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Manistique 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 Manistique Lake
Manistique Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Manistique Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Manistique Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Manistique Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Manistique Lake?
In the eastern Upper Peninsula at Curtis, in Luce and Mackinac counties.
Can you jet ski on Manistique Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Manistique Lake.
How big is Manistique Lake?
About 10,130 acres, roughly 6.5 miles long and 4 miles wide.
How deep is Manistique Lake?
Shallow, about 10 feet on average and around 20 feet at its deepest, so watch for shallow spots.