Berlin Lake is a 3,590-acre Army Corps of Engineers lake on the Mahoning River, where Portage, Mahoning and Stark counties meet just northeast of Alliance.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Berlin Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It stretches about 18 miles with 70 miles of shoreline, averages about 23 feet deep, and has no horsepower limit, which makes it northeast Ohio's big water-sports lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Berlin Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Berlin Lake.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Berlin Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Berlin Lake.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Berlin Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Alliance and Deerfield |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,590 acres |
| Shoreline | About 70 miles |
| Avg depth | About 23 feet |
| Horsepower | Unlimited |
| Counties | Portage, Mahoning, Stark |
Best things to do on Berlin Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – the open, unlimited-horsepower water.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the open lake.
- Jet skiing – open water away from the no-wake zones.
- Cove hopping – quiet coves off the main lake.
Where to launch at Berlin Lake
- Bonner Road ramps – public ramps on the north shore near Deerfield.
- Mill Creek Recreation Area – a ramp on the southeast shore.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Berlin Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Ohio requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Ohio.
Ohio boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 10 must wear one on boats under 18 feet, 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 between sunset and 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 and shore zones, and slow down near docks, marinas and swimmers.
Map of Berlin Lake
Berlin Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Berlin 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 Berlin Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Berlin Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Berlin Lake?
In northeast Ohio, just northeast of Alliance, about 35 miles east of Akron off US 224 and I-76.
Can you jet ski on Berlin Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Berlin Lake.
How big is Berlin Lake?
About 3,590 acres with 70 miles of shoreline.
Is there a horsepower limit on Berlin Lake?
No. Berlin Lake is unlimited horsepower, with marked no-wake zones in the bays and near the bridges.