White Lake is the largest Michigan lake of that name, formed where the White River meets Lake Michigan in Muskegon County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on White Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Montague sits on the north side and Whitehall on the south, and a channel at the west end runs out past the White River Light Station to Lake Michigan.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at White Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at White 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 White Lake or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on White Lake.
- 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.
White Lake at a glance
| Location | Whitehall and Montague |
|---|---|
| River | White River |
| County | Muskegon County |
| Channel | To Lake Michigan |
| Landmark | White River Light Station |
| Setting | Harbor lake |
Best things to do on White Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet bays.
- Lake Michigan runs – out the channel on calm days.
Where to launch at White Lake
- Public launches – ramps in Whitehall and Montague.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on White 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 White Lake
White Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at White 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 need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at White Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is White Lake?
On Michigan's west coast in Muskegon County, between Whitehall and Montague.
Can you jet ski on White Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on White Lake.
Can you reach Lake Michigan from White Lake?
Yes. The channel at the west end leads out to Lake Michigan past the White River Light Station.
When is White Lake busiest?
Summer weekends. Weekday mornings are the calmest time on the water.