Great East Lake is an 1,825-acre lake shared by Wakefield, New Hampshire, and Acton, Maine, with about 55 percent of the water in New Hampshire.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Great East Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The widest part of the lake is on the New Hampshire side, and it's the largest of the five headwater lakes of the Salmon Falls River.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Great East Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Great East Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Great East Lake.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Great East Lake or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Great East Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Great East Lake at a glance
| Location | Wakefield, Carroll County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,825 acres |
| NH share | About 55 percent |
| River | Salmon Falls River headwaters |
| Shared with | Acton, Maine |
| Also in | Maine |
Best things to do on Great East Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm water well out from shore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 300 feet from shore.
- Swimming – clear water in the coves.
Where to launch at Great East Lake
- Public access – launches on the New Hampshire side in Wakefield.
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 Great East 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 Great East Lake
Great East Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Great East 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 Great East Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Great East Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is the New Hampshire side of Great East Lake?
In Wakefield, Carroll County, where the widest part of the lake lies.
Can you jet ski on Great East Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Great East Lake.
How big is Great East Lake?
About 1,825 acres, with about 55 percent in New Hampshire.
Is Great East Lake in Maine too?
Yes. The eastern basins are in Acton, Maine. We also have rentals ready on the Maine side, and it has its own page.