Lake Wylie is a 13,400-acre lake on the Catawba River straddling the North Carolina–South Carolina line, just west of Charlotte near Belmont.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Wylie, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
With 325 miles of shoreline, coves full of lake homes and quick access from Charlotte, it's one of the busiest boating lakes in the region.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Wylie
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Wylie — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Wylie.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Lake Wylie at a glance
| Location | Belmont and southwest Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Size | About 13,400 acres |
| Shoreline | About 325 miles |
| River | Catawba River |
| Dam | Wylie Dam |
| Also in | South Carolina |
Best things to do on Lake Wylie
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – coves and creek arms.
- Fishing – bass, crappie and catfish.
Where to launch at Lake Wylie
- Public access areas – ramps near Belmont and southwest Charlotte.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Wylie
- 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.
- Lake Wylie straddles the state line, so South Carolina boating rules apply on the South Carolina side.
Map of Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Wylie?
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 Lake Wylie, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Wylie?
On the North Carolina–South Carolina line, just west of Charlotte near Belmont.
Can you jet ski on Lake Wylie?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Wylie.
How big is Lake Wylie?
About 13,400 acres, with roughly 325 miles of shoreline.
Is Lake Wylie in North or South Carolina?
Both. The lake straddles the state line.
Do you rent on the South Carolina side of Lake Wylie too?
Yes. We can also have your rental ready on the South Carolina side near Tega Cay, Fort Mill and Rock Hill.