Shenango River Lake is an 11-mile-long Corps of Engineers reservoir in the Shenango River Valley of western Pennsylvania, reaching into northeastern Ohio.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Shenango River Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Shenango Dam was finished in 1965 for flood control, and the lake has six boat launches and a big campground along its shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Shenango River Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Shenango River Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Shenango River Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Shenango River Lake or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Shenango River Lake at a glance
| Location | Mercer County |
|---|---|
| Length | About 11 miles |
| River | Shenango River |
| Dam finished | 1965 |
| Built by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Also in | Ohio |
Best things to do on Shenango River Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Bird watching – waterfowl along the quiet upper end.
Where to launch at Shenango River Lake
- Corps launches – six boat ramps around the lake.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Shenango River 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 Shenango River Lake
Shenango River Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Shenango River 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 Shenango River Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Shenango River Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Shenango River Lake?
In Mercer County in western Pennsylvania, near Sharon and Hermitage, reaching into Ohio.
Can you jet ski on Shenango River Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Shenango River Lake.
How long is Shenango River Lake?
About 11 miles.
Is there a horsepower limit?
No. The lake is open to unlimited horsepower in its open-water areas.