Johnson's Pond, also called Flat River Reservoir, is a lake of about 660 acres in Coventry, one of the biggest bodies of fresh water in Rhode Island.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Johnson's Pond, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It was made by damming the south branch of the Pawtuxet River where the Flat River joins it, and its long, narrow shape and roughly 17 miles of shoreline make it a favorite for water skiing, tubing and jet skiing.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Johnson's Pond
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Johnson's Pond.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Johnson's Pond.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Johnson's Pond while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Johnson's Pond at a glance
| Location | Coventry, Kent County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 660 acres |
| Also called | Flat River Reservoir |
| Shoreline | About 17 miles |
| Speed limit | 45 mph by day, 25 at night |
| Region | Western Rhode Island |
Best things to do on Johnson's Pond
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 200 feet from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Fishing – bass and pickerel tournaments.
Where to launch at Johnson's Pond
- Launch – the state ramp at Zeke's Bridge off Harkney Hill Road suits smaller boats, since low bridges sit between it and the main pond.
Jet skis keep to headway speed within 200 feet of the shore, swimmers and moored boats, and they can't run from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Johnson's Pond
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Rhode Island requires an observer besides the driver, or a wide-angle mirror, whenever you tow a skier or tuber.
- Kids under 13 must wear a life jacket on any boat that's underway in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids under 13 must wear one whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs an observer on board besides the driver, or a wide-angle mirror, and there's no towing from an hour after sunset to an hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't run from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise in Rhode Island, and they keep to headway speed within 200 feet of the shore, swimmers and moored boats.
- Lakes and ponds in Rhode Island have a 45 mph limit by day and 25 mph at night, so slow down near docks, swimmers and moored boats.
Map of Johnson's Pond
Johnson's Pond rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Johnson's Pond?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Johnson's Pond when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Johnson's Pond, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Johnson's Pond?
In Coventry, in western Rhode Island, about 20 minutes from Providence.
Can you jet ski on Johnson's Pond?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Johnson's Pond.
How big is Johnson's Pond?
About 660 acres with roughly 17 miles of shoreline.
Can you water ski on Johnson's Pond?
Yes. Its long, narrow shape makes it one of the most popular skiing and tubing lakes in the state.