Hyco Lake is a 3,750-acre lake in Person and Caswell counties, about 10 miles northwest of Roxboro and an hour from Raleigh and Greensboro.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Hyco Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It was built in the 1960s as a power plant cooling lake, so the water stays warm well into fall, and its winding arms add up to about 120 miles of shoreline.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Hyco Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Hyco Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Hyco Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Hyco 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.
Hyco Lake at a glance
| Location | Northwest of Roxboro |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,750 acres |
| Shoreline | About 120 miles |
| Built | 1960s |
| Counties | Person and Caswell |
| Water | Warm well into fall |
Best things to do on Hyco Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Long season – warm water that stretches the boating season.
Where to launch at Hyco Lake
- Hyco Lake Park – the Person-Caswell Lake Authority park and ramp on the south side of 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 Hyco Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- North Carolina requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in North Carolina.
North Carolina boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever the boat is underway, unless they're below deck or in an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
Map of Hyco Lake
Hyco Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Hyco Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Hyco Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Hyco Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Hyco Lake?
In Person and Caswell counties, North Carolina, about 10 miles northwest of Roxboro near the Virginia line.
Can you jet ski on Hyco Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Hyco Lake.
How big is Hyco Lake?
About 3,750 acres, with about 120 miles of shoreline.
Why is Hyco Lake warm?
It was built as a cooling lake for a power plant, so the water stays warmer than most lakes in the area.