Tuckertown Reservoir, also called Tuckertown Lake, is a 2,560-acre lake on the Yadkin River between High Rock Dam and Tuckertown Dam in the Uwharrie Lakes region.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Tuckertown Reservoir, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It was finished in the early 1960s, it winds through a narrow valley at the edge of the Uwharrie Mountains with about 75 miles of shoreline, and most of that shoreline was left undeveloped on purpose.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Tuckertown Reservoir
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Tuckertown Reservoir.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Tuckertown Reservoir, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Tuckertown Reservoir or pulling a tube.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Tuckertown Reservoir at a glance
| Location | Uwharrie Lakes |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,560 acres |
| Shoreline | About 75 miles |
| River | Yadkin River |
| Counties | Rowan, Davidson, Stanly, Montgomery |
| Neighbors | High Rock and Badin lakes |
Best things to do on Tuckertown Reservoir
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Wild shoreline – wooded banks and wetlands with almost no houses.
Where to launch at Tuckertown Reservoir
- NC 49 ramp – the free public ramp where NC 49 crosses the lake.
- Wildlife Access Road ramp – the Wildlife Commission ramp off River Road east of Rockwell.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Tuckertown Reservoir
- 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 Tuckertown Reservoir
Tuckertown Reservoir rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Tuckertown Reservoir?
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 have to tow the boat to Tuckertown Reservoir myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Tuckertown Reservoir, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Tuckertown Reservoir?
On the Yadkin River between High Rock Lake and Badin Lake in central North Carolina, east of Salisbury and north of Albemarle.
Can you jet ski on Tuckertown Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Tuckertown Reservoir.
How big is Tuckertown Reservoir?
About 2,560 acres, with about 75 miles of shoreline.
Why is Tuckertown Reservoir so undeveloped?
It was planned from the start to stay natural, so most of the shoreline is woods and wetlands.