Cowanesque Lake is a 1,085-acre lake on the Cowanesque River just west of Lawrenceville, the largest lake in Tioga County near the New York line.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Cowanesque Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The Corps of Engineers built the dam in 1980, there are no boat-size or horsepower limits, and a few coves are marked slow, no wake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Cowanesque Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Cowanesque Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Cowanesque Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Cowanesque Lake.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Cowanesque Lake.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Cowanesque Lake at a glance
| Location | Lawrenceville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,085 acres |
| Shoreline | About 18 miles |
| Completed | 1980 |
| Horsepower | Unlimited |
| County | Tioga |
Best things to do on Cowanesque Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Beach days – the swimming beach on the south shore.
Where to launch at Cowanesque Lake
- South Shore – the Corps day-use area with a launch and beach.
- Tompkins – the campground launch on the north side.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Cowanesque Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Pennsylvania requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Stay at slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of shore in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one on boats 20 feet or less, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one. Inflatable life jackets don't count for jet skis or towing.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires a competent observer besides the driver, and towing isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise. Wakesurfing is only allowed behind boats built for it, like our MasterCraft inboards.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of the shoreline, docks, launch ramps, swimmers, downed skiers and anchored boats.
Map of Cowanesque Lake
Cowanesque Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Cowanesque Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Cowanesque Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Cowanesque Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Cowanesque Lake?
Just west of Lawrenceville in Tioga County, north-central Pennsylvania, near the New York border.
Can you jet ski on Cowanesque Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Cowanesque Lake.
How big is Cowanesque Lake?
About 1,085 acres, the largest lake in Tioga County.
Is there a horsepower limit on Cowanesque Lake?
No. There are no boat-size or horsepower limits, but some coves are slow, no wake.