Merrymeeting Lake is a 1,233-acre lake in New Durham, Strafford County, just southeast of Lake Winnipesaukee.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Merrymeeting Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its outlet, the Merrymeeting River, flows to Winnipesaukee at Alton Bay, and the lake has a busy summer recreation scene.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Merrymeeting Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Merrymeeting Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- 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 – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Merrymeeting Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Merrymeeting Lake at a glance
| Location | New Durham |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,233 acres |
| County | Strafford County |
| Outlet | Merrymeeting River |
| Flows to | Lake Winnipesaukee |
| Character | Busy summer lake |
Best things to do on Merrymeeting 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.
- Swimming – clear water off the docks.
Where to launch at Merrymeeting Lake
- Public access – a public launch in New Durham.
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 Merrymeeting 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 Merrymeeting Lake
Merrymeeting Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Merrymeeting 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 Merrymeeting Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Merrymeeting Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Merrymeeting Lake?
In New Durham, Strafford County, southeast of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Can you jet ski on Merrymeeting Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Merrymeeting Lake.
How big is Merrymeeting Lake?
About 1,233 acres.
Are jet skis allowed everywhere on Merrymeeting?
They're banned in Elly Cove; the rest of the lake follows the usual New Hampshire rules.