Lake Wylie is a 13,400-acre Catawba River lake on the North Carolina–South Carolina line, and its South Carolina side wraps around Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Clover.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Wylie, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The lake ends at Wylie Dam in York County, and the Buster Boyd Bridge on Highway 49 links the two states right across the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Wylie
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Wylie — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Wylie, 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 with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Lake Wylie.
- 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 Wylie at a glance
| Location | Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Clover |
|---|---|
| Size | About 13,400 acres (both states) |
| Shoreline | About 325 miles |
| River | Catawba River |
| Dam | Wylie Dam |
| Park | Ebenezer Park, Rock Hill |
Best things to do on Lake Wylie
- Wakesurfing – coves off the main channel on calm mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water south of the Buster Boyd Bridge.
- Jet skiing – creek arms around Tega Cay.
- Lakeside dining – restaurants with boat docks.
Where to launch at Lake Wylie
- Ebenezer Park – York County ramps near Rock Hill.
- Public access areas – Duke Energy ramps around Tega Cay and Clover.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Wylie
- 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 Wylie
Lake Wylie rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Wylie?
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 Lake Wylie when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Wylie, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is the South Carolina side of Lake Wylie?
Along the south and west shore, around Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Clover.
Can you jet ski on Lake Wylie?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Wylie.
How big is Lake Wylie?
About 13,400 acres across both states, with roughly 325 miles of shoreline.
Do you rent on the North Carolina side of Lake Wylie too?
Yes. We also have rentals ready on the North Carolina side near Belmont and Charlotte.