Owasco Lake is a Finger Lake in Cayuga County, the sixth largest of the chain and the third easternmost.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Owasco Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The city of Auburn sits at its north end, and wooded hills and farmland roll down to the water along its long, narrow shape.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Owasco Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Owasco Lake.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Owasco Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Owasco Lake.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Owasco Lake at a glance
| Location | Cayuga County |
|---|---|
| North end | Auburn |
| Rank | 6th-largest Finger Lake |
| Position | 3rd easternmost |
| Shape | Long and narrow |
| Region | Central Finger Lakes |
Best things to do on Owasco Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Quiet cruising – less traffic than the bigger Finger Lakes.
Where to launch at Owasco Lake
- Public launches – ramps on the lake.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Owasco 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 Owasco Lake
Owasco Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Owasco Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Owasco Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Owasco Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Owasco Lake?
In Cayuga County in central New York, just south of Auburn.
Can you jet ski on Owasco Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Owasco Lake.
How big is Owasco Lake?
It's the sixth largest of the Finger Lakes.
Is Owasco Lake quieter than the big Finger Lakes?
Usually, yes. It's smaller, with less boat traffic than Seneca or Cayuga.