From Lake Norman and Lake Wylie near Charlotte to the Triangle lakes, the Uwharrie lakes and the deep mountain lakes along the Smokies, North Carolina has boating water for every kind of lake day.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across North Carolina, 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 North Carolina
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.
Charlotte & the Catawba River
- Lake Norman – Mooresville, Cornelius and Davidson, about 32,500 acres.
- Mountain Island Lake – Northwest Charlotte, about 3,300 acres.
- Lake Wylie – Belmont and southwest Charlotte, about 13,400 acres.
- Lake Hickory – Hickory, about 4,200 acres.
- Lake Rhodhiss – Morganton, Valdese and Lenoir, about 3,000 acres.
- Lake James – Marion and Morganton, about 6,500 acres.
- Lookout Shoals Lake – Catawba, Iredell, Alexander, about 1,300 acres.
Uwharrie Lakes & the Triad
- High Rock Lake – Lexington and Salisbury, about 15,000 acres.
- Badin Lake – Badin, New London and Albemarle, about 5,350 acres.
- Lake Tillery – Norwood and Mount Gilead, about 5,000 acres.
- Belews Lake – Stokesdale and Pine Hall, about 3,900 acres.
- W. Kerr Scott Reservoir – West of Wilkesboro, about 1,475 acres.
- Tuckertown Reservoir – Uwharrie Lakes, about 2,560 acres.
Raleigh, Durham & the Virginia line
- Falls Lake – North Raleigh and Wake Forest, about 12,400 acres.
- Jordan Lake – Apex, Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, about 14,000 acres.
- Kerr Lake – Henderson, NC, about 50,000 acres.
- Lake Gaston – Littleton and Roanoke Rapids, about 20,000 acres.
- Hyco Lake – Northwest of Roxboro, about 3,750 acres.
- Harris Lake – New Hill, about 4,100 acres.
- Mayo Lake – North of Roxboro, about 2,800 acres.
- Roanoke Rapids Lake – Roanoke Rapids, about 4,600 acres.
Western NC mountains
- Fontana Lake – Bryson City and Fontana Village, about 10,000 acres.
- Santeetlah Lake – Near Robbinsville, about 2,900 acres.
- Hiwassee Lake – Near Murphy, about 6,000 acres.
- Lake Chatuge – Hayesville, Clay County.
- Lake Glenville – Near Cashiers, about 1,470 acres.
- Nantahala Lake – Macon County, about 1,600 acres.
Eastern North Carolina
- Lake Waccamaw – Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County, about 9,000 acres.
North Carolina boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in North Carolina?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which North Carolina lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Lake James and Falls Lake are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
North Carolina's boating season runs from May through September, with warm water on the Piedmont lakes into October. Summer weekends are busy on the lakes near Charlotte and Raleigh, so weekday mornings are the calmest time on the water.
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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