Lake Washington is an oxbow lake in Washington County in the Mississippi Delta, formed when the Mississippi River changed course around 1300 AD.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Washington, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Long and narrow, it curves in a double crescent past Glen Allan on its southeast shore, with cypress along both ends and much of the west side.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Washington
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Lake Washington with no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Washington.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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 Washington at a glance
| Location | Washington County |
|---|---|
| Type | Oxbow lake |
| Formed | About 1300 AD |
| Town | Glen Allan |
| Shoreline | Cypress at both ends |
| Region | Mississippi Delta |
Best things to do on Lake Washington
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Fishing – crappie, bream and catfish.
Where to launch at Lake Washington
- Public ramps – a county ramp in Glen Allan and launches around the lake.
Cypress trees and stumps line the ends of the lake, so stay in open water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Washington
- 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 Lake Washington
Lake Washington rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Washington?
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 Washington when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Washington, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Washington, Mississippi?
In Washington County in the Delta, with Glen Allan on its southeast shore.
Can you jet ski on Lake Washington?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Washington.
How did Lake Washington form?
It's an old bend of the Mississippi River, cut off when the river changed course around 1300 AD.
Is there a public ramp?
Yes. Washington County runs a public ramp in Glen Allan.