Torch Lake is Michigan's longest inland lake at 19 miles, and at up to 310 feet deep it's also the state's deepest, covering about 29 square miles in Antrim County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Torch Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its clear turquoise water and the famous sandbar near the south end draw boaters every summer, with Alden, Eastport and Clam River along the shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Torch Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Torch Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Torch Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- 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 Torch 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.
Torch Lake at a glance
| Location | Antrim County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 29 square miles |
| Length | 19 miles |
| Max depth | About 310 feet |
| Towns | Alden, Eastport, Torch Lake |
| Known for | The Torch Lake sandbar |
Best things to do on Torch Lake
- Sandbar days – the south-end sandbar in clear, shallow water.
- Wakesurfing – glassy water on calm mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Jet skiing – the full 19-mile length.
Where to launch at Torch Lake
- Public access sites – ramps at Alden, Eastport and the south end.
The sandbar gets crowded on summer weekends and holidays, so arrive early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Torch 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 Torch Lake
Torch Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Torch 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 Torch Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Torch Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Torch Lake?
In Antrim County, northeast of Traverse City, between Elk Rapids and Eastport.
Can you jet ski on Torch Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Torch Lake.
How big is Torch Lake?
About 29 square miles and 19 miles long, Michigan's longest inland lake.
Where is the Torch Lake sandbar?
Near the south end of the lake, where clear, shallow water meets the deep turquoise main lake. It's busiest on summer weekends and holidays.