Keuka Lake is the third-largest of the Finger Lakes, in Steuben and Yates counties, and the only one shaped like a Y.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Keuka Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its shape earned it the old name Crooked Lake, and Penn Yan and Hammondsport sit at its ends among the region's wineries.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Keuka Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Keuka Lake.
- 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.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Keuka Lake.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Keuka Lake at a glance
| Location | Steuben and Yates counties |
|---|---|
| Shape | Y-shaped |
| Old name | Crooked Lake |
| Towns | Penn Yan, Hammondsport |
| Rank | 3rd-largest Finger Lake |
| Known for | Wineries |
Best things to do on Keuka Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Winery stops – lakeside wineries along the shore.
Where to launch at Keuka Lake
- Public launches – ramps around the lake.
Watch the local speed limits, usually 45 mph by day and 25 mph at night, and slow to 5 mph near shore. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Keuka Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- New York requires an observer at least 10 years old besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis and towing are daylight-only in New York.
New York boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one while the boat is underway unless they're in an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one. Inflatable life jackets don't count for jet skis or towing.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer at least 10 years old besides the driver, and towing is only allowed between sunrise and sunset.
- Jet skis can only run between sunrise and sunset, the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver, and some lakes and towns add their own jet ski limits near shore.
- Keep to 5 mph near shore, docks, rafts and anchored boats, and follow each lake's posted speed limits, often 45 mph by day and 25 mph at night.
Map of Keuka Lake
Keuka Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Keuka 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 Keuka Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Keuka Lake?
In Steuben and Yates counties in the Finger Lakes, between Penn Yan and Hammondsport.
Can you jet ski on Keuka Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Keuka Lake.
Why was Keuka Lake called Crooked Lake?
Because of its Y shape, which is unusual among the long, narrow Finger Lakes.
Are there wineries on Keuka Lake?
Yes. Wineries line the hillsides around the lake.