Pickwick Lake is a TVA reservoir on the Tennessee River that reaches into three states, with its Mississippi shore in Tishomingo County north of Iuka.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Pickwick Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
J.P. Coleman State Park sits on the Mississippi side about ten miles north of Iuka, and Yellow Creek links the lake to the Tenn-Tom Waterway.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Pickwick Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Pickwick Lake with no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Pickwick Lake.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Pickwick Lake or pulling a tube.
- 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.
Pickwick Lake at a glance
| Location | Tishomingo County |
|---|---|
| River | Tennessee River |
| Dam | Pickwick Landing Dam |
| State park | J.P. Coleman State Park |
| Link | Tenn-Tom via Yellow Creek |
| Also in | Tennessee and Alabama |
Best things to do on Pickwick 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 – smallmouth bass and catfish.
Where to launch at Pickwick Lake
- Public ramps – launches on the Mississippi shore and at the state park.
Barges use the main channel, so give tows plenty of room. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Pickwick 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 Pickwick Lake
Pickwick Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Pickwick Lake?
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 Pickwick Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is the Mississippi side of Pickwick Lake?
In Tishomingo County, about ten miles north of Iuka, around J.P. Coleman State Park.
Can you jet ski on Pickwick Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Pickwick Lake.
Is Pickwick Lake in three states?
Yes. It touches Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama.
Do you rent on the Tennessee and Alabama sides too?
Yes. We also have rentals ready on the Tennessee and Alabama sides, and each has its own page.