Lake Waconia is a big, round lake beside the city of Waconia in Carver County, about 30 miles west of Minneapolis. It's one of the largest lakes in the Twin Cities metro after Lake Minnetonka.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Waconia, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Coney Island, a wooded island that once held a resort, sits in the lake, and Lake Waconia Regional Park and city parks line the shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Waconia
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Lake Waconia with no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 10 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Lake Waconia.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Waconia or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Waconia 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.
Lake Waconia at a glance
| Location | Carver County, west metro |
|---|---|
| City | Waconia |
| Distance | About 30 miles west of Minneapolis |
| Island | Coney Island |
| Park | Lake Waconia Regional Park |
| Known for | Open water and easy metro access |
Best things to do on Lake Waconia
- Wakesurfing – wide-open water in the middle of the lake.
- Jet skiing – circle Coney Island.
- Regional park – beach and day use on the shore.
- Downtown Waconia – dining and shops near the lake.
Where to launch at Lake Waconia
- Public accesses – DNR and county launches.
- City parks – day use along the shore.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Waconia
- 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 Lake Waconia
Lake Waconia rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Waconia?
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 need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Waconia, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Waconia?
Beside the city of Waconia in Carver County, about 30 miles west of Minneapolis.
Can you jet ski on Lake Waconia?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Waconia.
What is Coney Island on Lake Waconia?
A wooded island in the lake that once held a summer resort.
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