The North Carolina side of Lake Chatuge reaches up Shooting Creek and the Hiwassee River toward Hayesville in Clay County, with Jackrabbit Mountain on its shore.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Chatuge, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The 7,000-acre TVA lake straddles the Georgia line and is ringed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, so the North Carolina coves are quiet water with big mountain views.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Chatuge
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Chatuge — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Lake Chatuge.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Chatuge or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Chatuge while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Lake Chatuge at a glance
| Location | Hayesville, Clay County |
|---|---|
| Lake size | About 7,000 acres (NC and GA) |
| River | Hiwassee River |
| Dam | Chatuge Dam, 1942 |
| Recreation area | Jackrabbit Mountain |
| Also in | Georgia |
Best things to do on Lake Chatuge
- Wakesurfing – quiet coves with mountain views.
- Jet skiing – Shooting Creek and the river arms.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water mid-lake.
- Fishing – bass and walleye.
Where to launch at Lake Chatuge
- Jackrabbit Mountain – Forest Service recreation area with a ramp and beach.
Mountain mornings are glassy and cool, so bring a layer. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Chatuge
- 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.
- The south end of Lake Chatuge is in Georgia, so Georgia boating rules apply across the state line.
Map of Lake Chatuge
Lake Chatuge rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Chatuge?
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 Lake Chatuge when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Chatuge, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Chatuge in North Carolina?
Near Hayesville in Clay County, on the north end of the lake.
Can you jet ski on Lake Chatuge?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Chatuge.
Is Lake Chatuge in Georgia or North Carolina?
Both. The lake straddles the state line.
Do you rent on the Georgia side of Lake Chatuge too?
Yes. Your boat, jet skis and water toys can be ready on either side of the lake.