Bow Lake is a 1,149-acre lake in Strafford and Northwood, in eastern New Hampshire.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Bow Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It drains east through the Isinglass River, and it's a popular summer spot for swimming, boating and the yearly fireworks over the lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Bow Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Bow Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Bow Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Bow Lake.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Bow Lake at a glance
| Location | Strafford and Northwood |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,149 acres |
| Outlet | Isinglass River |
| Counties | Strafford, Rockingham |
| Known for | Summer fireworks |
| Region | Seacoast inland |
Best things to do on Bow Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water well out from shore.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 300 feet from shore.
- Fishing – trout, bass and white perch.
Where to launch at Bow Lake
- Public access – a public launch on the lake.
Keep to headway speed within 150 feet of the shore, docks, swimmers and other boats. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Bow Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- New Hampshire requires an observer besides the driver whenever you tow a skier, tuber or wakesurfer.
- Kids 12 and under must wear a life jacket on boats in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids 12 and under must wear one at all times while underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder, tuber or wakesurfer needs an observer on board besides the driver.
- Jet skis must keep to headway speed within 300 feet of shore, except when heading straight out from or back to shore, and they aren't allowed on ponds under 75 acres.
- Keep to headway speed (6 mph or less) within 150 feet of the shore, docks, swimmers, rafts and other boats.
Map of Bow Lake
Bow Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Bow Lake?
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 Bow Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Bow Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Bow Lake?
In Strafford and Northwood, eastern New Hampshire.
Can you jet ski on Bow Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Bow Lake.
How big is Bow Lake?
About 1,149 acres.
Are there slow zones on Bow Lake?
Yes. A 6 mph limit applies near the outlet dam and the islands.