Otsego Lake is a lake of about 1,970 acres just south of Gaylord, Michigan's Alpine Village, in Otsego County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Otsego Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's up to about 70 feet deep, and Otsego Lake State Park, one of Michigan's original state parks, sits on its southeast shore with a sandy beach.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Otsego Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Otsego Lake.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Otsego Lake or pulling a tube.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Otsego 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.
Otsego Lake at a glance
| Location | Otsego Lake Township |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,970 acres |
| Max depth | About 70 feet |
| Park | Otsego Lake State Park |
| Nearby | Gaylord, I-75 |
| Region | Northern Michigan |
Best things to do on Otsego Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 100 feet from shore, docks and swimmers.
- Swimming – the half-mile sandy beach at the state park.
Where to launch at Otsego Lake
- Public launch – the two-lane ramp at Otsego Lake State Park off Old 27 South.
Keep to slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of shore, docks, rafts and swimmers, and watch for posted local no-wake hours. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Otsego 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 Otsego Lake
Otsego Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Otsego Lake?
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 have to tow the boat to Otsego Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Otsego Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Otsego Lake?
Just south of Gaylord in Otsego County, northern Michigan, right off I-75.
Can you jet ski on Otsego Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Otsego Lake.
How big is Otsego Lake?
About 1,970 acres.
Where do you launch on Otsego Lake?
At the two-lane ramp in Otsego Lake State Park on the southeast shore.