Lake Erie meets Pennsylvania at Erie, where the sandy Presque Isle peninsula curls out into the lake and shelters Presque Isle Bay.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Erie, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The bay covers about 5.8 square miles with an average depth of about 20 feet, and Presque Isle State Park has 13 swimming beaches and a marina.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Erie
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Erie, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Lake Erie.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Erie.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Erie while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Lake Erie at a glance
| Location | Erie |
|---|---|
| Bay | Presque Isle Bay |
| Bay size | About 5.8 square miles |
| Bay depth | About 20 feet average |
| Park | Presque Isle State Park |
| Also in | Ohio, New York, Michigan |
Best things to do on Lake Erie
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Beach stops – Presque Isle's sandy beaches.
Where to launch at Lake Erie
- Erie launches – public ramps and marinas on Presque Isle Bay.
Open-lake waves build fast in the wind, so stay in Presque Isle Bay on breezy days. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Erie
- 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 Lake Erie
Lake Erie rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Erie?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Erie, so there's no towing.
Where can I boat on Lake Erie in Pennsylvania?
At Erie, especially on sheltered Presque Isle Bay and along Presque Isle State Park.
Can you jet ski on Lake Erie?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Erie.
Is Presque Isle Bay calmer than the open lake?
Usually, yes. The Presque Isle peninsula shelters the bay from open-lake waves.
Do you rent on Lake Erie in Ohio and New York too?
Yes. We also have rentals ready on Ohio's north coast and along western New York, and each has its own page.