Lake Moultrie is a 60,000-acre Santee Cooper lake near Moncks Corner, about 30 miles north of Charleston and the third-largest lake in South Carolina.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Moultrie, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its wide, round basin is fed by the Diversion Canal from Lake Marion and held back by the Pinopolis Dam, with Bonneau and Cross along the shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Moultrie
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Moultrie.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Moultrie, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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 Moultrie at a glance
| Location | Moncks Corner, Bonneau and Cross |
|---|---|
| Size | About 60,000 acres |
| Dam | Pinopolis Dam |
| Connected to | Lake Marion by the Diversion Canal |
| Rank | Third-largest lake in SC |
| Setting | Wide open basin |
Best things to do on Lake Moultrie
- Water skiing and tubing – big open water on the main basin.
- Jet skiing – long open runs.
- Wakesurfing – calmer water near shore on still mornings.
- Fishing – striped bass, catfish and crappie.
Where to launch at Lake Moultrie
- Public landings – Santee Cooper ramps around Moncks Corner, Bonneau and Cross.
The open basin gets choppy in the wind, so start early for the smoothest water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Moultrie
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- South Carolina requires an observer or a wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in South Carolina.
South Carolina boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one on boats shorter than 16 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 or a wide-angle mirror, 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.
- Stay at idle speed within 50 feet of anchored boats, docks and people in the water, and within 100 feet of docks and piers on many of the big reservoirs. Wakesurfing must stay at idle speed within 200 feet of docks, moored boats and swimmers.
Map of Lake Moultrie
Lake Moultrie rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Moultrie?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Moultrie myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Moultrie, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Moultrie?
About 30 miles north of Charleston, near Moncks Corner, Bonneau and Cross.
Can you jet ski on Lake Moultrie?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Moultrie.
How big is Lake Moultrie?
About 60,000 acres, the third-largest lake in South Carolina.
Does Lake Moultrie get rough?
It can. The wide basin builds waves when the wind picks up, so mornings are best for smooth water.