From Lake George and the Great Sacandaga in the Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes, Oneida Lake, Chautauqua Lake and the Great Lakes shores of Erie and Ontario, New York has plenty of water for a lake day.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across New York, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Pick your lake below for local tips, launch info and rules.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals in New York
Everything you rent is ready for you at the lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – premium wakesurf and wakeboard boats with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders.
- Captained charters – sit back while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf and wakeboard with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for the whole group.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Adirondacks, Lake George and Saratoga
- Lake George – Southeast Adirondacks, about 32 miles long.
- Great Sacandaga Lake – Fulton and Saratoga counties, about 41.7 square miles.
- Lake Champlain – New York-Vermont line, more than 500 square miles.
- Saratoga Lake – Next to Saratoga Springs, about 4.5 miles long.
- Schroon Lake – Warren and Essex counties, about 4,100 acres.
Finger Lakes
- Seneca Lake – Geneva to Watkins Glen, about 66.9 square miles.
- Cayuga Lake – Ithaca and north, Just under 39 miles long.
- Canandaigua Lake – Ontario County.
- Keuka Lake – Steuben and Yates counties.
- Skaneateles Lake – Southwest of Syracuse, about 16 miles long.
- Owasco Lake – Cayuga County.
- Conesus Lake – Livingston County.
- Honeoye Lake – Richmond, Ontario County, about 1,800 acres.
Central New York
- Oneida Lake – Northeast of Syracuse, about 79.8 square miles.
- Otsego Lake – Cooperstown, about 4,046 acres.
Lake Ontario
- Lake Ontario – New York's south shore.
Western New York
- Chautauqua Lake – Chautauqua County, about 13,000 acres.
- Lake Erie – Western New York.
- Allegheny Reservoir – Near Salamanca.
Northern Adirondacks and Tri-Lakes
- Lake Placid – North Elba, Essex County, about 2,170 acres.
- Upper Saranac Lake – Santa Clara and Harrietstown, about 5,000 acres.
- Lower Saranac Lake – Harrietstown, Franklin County, about 2,300 acres.
- Tupper Lake – Tupper Lake, Franklin County, about 6,200 acres.
- Cranberry Lake – Clifton and Fine, St. Lawrence County, about 7,000 acres.
Central and Western Adirondacks
- Long Lake – Long Lake, Hamilton County, about 4,000 acres.
- Raquette Lake – Long Lake and Arietta, about 5,500 acres.
- Indian Lake – Indian Lake and Lake Pleasant, about 4,300 acres.
- Piseco Lake – Arietta, Hamilton County, about 2,850 acres.
- Fourth Lake – Inlet and Webb, about 2,100 acres.
Hudson Valley
- Greenwood Lake – Warwick, Orange County, about 1,900 acres (both states).
New York boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in New York?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which New York lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Lake George, Seneca Lake, Lake Champlain and Oneida Lake are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these New York lakes?
Most lakes on this page allow jet skis. Some have local speed limits or no-wake zones, and each lake page spells out the local rules.
When is boating season in New York?
New York's boating season runs from late May through September, with the warmest water in July and August. Towing and jet skiing are daylight-only in New York, and many lakes have 45 mph daytime and 25 mph nighttime speed limits.
How do I book?
Book online or call or text 1-888-594-6610. We answer from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
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