Arkabutla Lake is a reservoir on the Coldwater River in DeSoto and Tate counties, about 30 miles from Memphis.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Arkabutla Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its dam went in on the Coldwater River in 1940, and the summer recreation pool covers more than 11,000 acres.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Arkabutla Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Arkabutla Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Arkabutla Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Arkabutla Lake.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Arkabutla Lake.
- 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.
Arkabutla Lake at a glance
| Location | DeSoto and Tate counties |
|---|---|
| River | Coldwater River |
| Summer pool | More than 11,000 acres |
| Dam built | 1940 |
| From Memphis | About 30 miles |
| Visitors | Over 2 million a year |
Best things to do on Arkabutla Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Fishing – crappie and catfish.
Where to launch at Arkabutla Lake
- Public ramps – launches around the lake.
Water levels drop in fall and winter, so watch for stumps and shallow flats. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Arkabutla Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Mississippi requires a spotter, besides the driver, watching anyone being towed.
- Kids 12 and under must wear a life jacket on boats 26 feet or less in Mississippi.
Mississippi boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids 12 and under must wear one while underway on a boat 26 feet or less, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs a spotter on board besides the driver. Towing isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can only run during daylight hours in Mississippi, so plan jet ski time between sunrise and sunset.
- Keep to idle speed in posted no-wake zones and near docks, marinas and boat ramps, and watch for stumps outside the marked channels.
Map of Arkabutla Lake
Arkabutla Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Arkabutla Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Arkabutla Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Arkabutla Lake?
In DeSoto and Tate counties in northwest Mississippi, about 30 miles from Memphis.
Can you jet ski on Arkabutla Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Arkabutla Lake.
How big is Arkabutla Lake?
Its summer pool covers more than 11,000 acres.
When was Arkabutla Lake made?
The dam was built on the Coldwater River in 1940.