From Lake Erie's islands and the big inland lakes at Grand Lake St. Marys and Indian Lake to the state park reservoirs around Columbus, Cincinnati and the southeast Ohio hills, Ohio has plenty of water for a lake day.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across Ohio, 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 Ohio
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.
Lake Erie shore
- Lake Erie – Ohio's north coast.
Western Ohio
- Grand Lake St. Marys – Celina and St. Marys, about 13,500 acres.
- Indian Lake – Russells Point and Lakeview, about 5,104 acres.
- C.J. Brown Reservoir – Springfield.
Central Ohio near Columbus
- Alum Creek Lake – Just north of Columbus, about 3,387 acres.
- Buckeye Lake – East of Columbus.
- Deer Creek Lake – Near Mount Sterling, about 1,277 acres.
- Delaware Lake – North of Delaware, about 1,330 acres.
Northeast Ohio
- Lake Milton – Lake Milton, Mahoning County.
- Mosquito Creek Lake – Cortland, Trumbull County.
- West Branch Reservoir – East of Ravenna, about 2,650 acres.
- Berlin Lake – Near Alliance and Deerfield, about 3,590 acres.
- Pleasant Hill Lake – Near Perrysville and Loudonville, about 850 acres.
Southern Ohio near Cincinnati and Dayton
- Caesar Creek Lake – East of Waynesville, about 2,830 acres.
- East Fork Lake – Clermont County, about 2,107 acres.
- Paint Creek Lake – Highland and Ross counties, about 1,148 acres.
- Rocky Fork Lake – East of Hillsboro, about 2,080 acres.
Southeast Ohio hills
- Salt Fork Lake – North of Lore City, near Cambridge, about 2,952 acres.
- Dillon Lake – Northwest of Zanesville, about 1,736 acres.
- Lake White – Waverly, about 337 acres.
Ohio boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in Ohio?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which Ohio lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Lake Erie, Grand Lake St. Marys, Indian Lake and Alum Creek Lake are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these Ohio 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 Ohio?
Ohio's boating season runs from late May through September, with the warmest water in July and August. Towing and jet skiing are daylight-only in Ohio, so plan your watersports between sunrise and sunset.
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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