Lake Secession is a 1,425-acre lake on the Rocky River in Abbeville and Anderson counties, just upstream of Lake Russell.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Secession, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its dam was finished in 1940 by the City of Abbeville, and a small lake community has grown up along its 52 miles of shoreline.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Secession
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Secession, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Secession.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Secession.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Lake Secession.
- 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.
Lake Secession at a glance
| Location | Near Abbeville, Iva and Lowndesville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,425 acres |
| Shoreline | About 52 miles |
| River | Rocky River |
| Built | 1940 |
| Downstream | Lake Russell |
Best things to do on Lake Secession
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – the wider lower lake.
- Jet skiing – winding river arms.
- Fishing – crappie and largemouth bass.
Where to launch at Lake Secession
- Highway 184 landing – public ramps near Iva.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Secession
- 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 Secession
Lake Secession rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Secession?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Secession myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Secession, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Secession?
On the Rocky River between Abbeville and Iva, just upstream of Lake Russell.
Can you jet ski on Lake Secession?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Secession.
How big is Lake Secession?
About 1,425 acres, with roughly 52 miles of shoreline.
Is Lake Secession quieter than Lake Russell?
Usually. It's much smaller and sees fewer boats, especially on weekdays.