Kabekona Lake is a 2,433-acre lake in Hubbard County about three miles south of Laporte, west of Walker, reaching 133 feet deep with an average depth of about 53 feet.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Kabekona Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its Ojibwe name, Gabekana, is said to mean "end of the trail," and it's one of the clearest lakes in the area, with deep, cool water ideal for long surf runs.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Kabekona Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Kabekona Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 10 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 Kabekona Lake or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Kabekona Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Kabekona Lake at a glance
| Location | Hubbard County, south of Laporte |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,433 acres |
| Max depth | About 133 feet |
| Average depth | About 53 feet |
| Water | Very clear |
| Known for | Deep, clear water |
Best things to do on Kabekona Lake
- Wakesurfing – deep, glassy water.
- Jet skiing – explore the long shoreline.
- Swimming – clear, cool water.
- Walker – Leech Lake town a short drive east.
Where to launch at Kabekona Lake
- Public access – DNR launch on the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Kabekona Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Wakesurf at least 200 feet from shore, docks and other boats.
- Jet skis run from 9:30 a.m. to one hour before sunset in Minnesota.
Minnesota boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board, plus a throwable device on boats 16 feet or longer. Children under 10 must wear one while the boat is under way, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder, wakesurfer or tuber needs an observer besides the driver or a wide-angle mirror, and towing isn't allowed from a half hour after sunset until sunrise.
- Jet skis may run only from 9:30 a.m. to one hour before sunset, must stay at slow-no-wake speed within 150 feet of shore, docks, swimmers, swim rafts and non-motorized or anchored boats, and may not jump another boat's wake within 150 feet.
Map of Kabekona Lake
Kabekona Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Kabekona 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 Kabekona Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Kabekona Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Kabekona Lake?
In Hubbard County, about three miles south of Laporte and west of Walker, Minnesota.
Can you jet ski on Kabekona Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Kabekona Lake.
How deep is Kabekona Lake?
About 133 feet at its deepest, with an average depth of about 53 feet.
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