Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by area, and Minnesota's North Shore runs about 150 miles along it from Duluth to the Canadian border.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Superior, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Duluth, Knife River, Two Harbors, Silver Bay and Grand Marais all have harbors with public ramps, and the water stays cold all summer, even on hot days.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Superior
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Superior, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Superior, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Superior or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Lake Superior.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Superior at a glance
| Type | Great Lake |
|---|---|
| Minnesota shore | Duluth to Grand Portage |
| Shoreline | About 150 miles |
| Max depth | About 1,330 feet |
| Harbors | Duluth, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais |
| Water | Cold all year |
Best things to do on Lake Superior
- Calm-day cruising – the North Shore cliffs, lighthouses and waterfalls from the water.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – calm days near the harbors.
- Harbor riding – sheltered water inside the Duluth harbor.
Where to launch at Lake Superior
- McQuade Harbor – the public ramp and safe harbor on the east side of Duluth.
- Two Harbors and Silver Bay – public ramps and marinas farther up the North Shore.
Wind and waves build fast on open water, so watch the forecast and stay near a harbor. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Superior
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Minnesota requires an observer or a wide-angle mirror when towing, and no towing from a half hour after sunset until sunrise.
- Jet skis in Minnesota may run only from 9:30 a.m. to an hour before sunset.
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 Lake Superior
Lake Superior rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Superior?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Lake Superior when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Superior, so there's nothing to tow.
Where can you launch on Minnesota's Lake Superior shore?
At public harbors in Duluth, Knife River, Two Harbors, Silver Bay and Grand Marais along the North Shore. Lake Superior also has Wisconsin and Michigan shores, so see our Wisconsin and Michigan Lake Superior pages too.
How cold is Lake Superior in summer?
Cold. Surface water often stays in the 40s and 50s off the North Shore, so a wetsuit is a good idea for surfing or skiing.
Is Lake Superior safe for boating?
On calm days, yes. Wind and waves build fast on open water, so watch the forecast and stay near a harbor.