From the clear mountain lakes of East Tennessee to Nashville's busy lakes and the giant TVA lakes of West Tennessee, Tennessee has some of the best boating water in the South.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across Tennessee, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Pick your lake below for local tips, launch info and rules.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals in Tennessee
Everything you rent is ready for you at the lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – premium wakesurf and wakeboard boats with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders.
- Captained charters – sit back while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf and wakeboard with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for the whole group.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
East Tennessee & the Smokies
- Norris Lake – North of Knoxville, about 34,000 acres.
- Cherokee Lake – Near Morristown and Jefferson City, about 30,000 acres.
- Douglas Lake – Dandridge and Sevierville, about 30,000 acres.
- Fort Loudoun Lake – Knoxville to Lenoir City, about 14,600 acres.
- Tellico Lake – Lenoir City, Loudon and Vonore, about 15,500 acres.
- Melton Hill Lake – Oak Ridge, Clinton and Knoxville, about 5,700 acres.
- Watts Bar Lake – Kingston, Rockwood and Spring City, about 39,000 acres.
Northeast Tennessee & the Tri-Cities
- Boone Lake – Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol, about 4,400 acres.
- South Holston Lake – Near Bristol, TN–VA line, about 7,500 acres.
- Watauga Lake – Elizabethton and Butler, about 6,400 acres.
- Fort Patrick Henry Lake – Kingsport, about 872 acres.
Chattanooga & southeast Tennessee
- Chickamauga Lake – Chattanooga to Dayton, about 36,000 acres.
- Nickajack Lake – Chattanooga to the Alabama line, about 10,000 acres.
- Parksville Lake – East of Cleveland, near Benton, about 1,900 acres.
Middle Tennessee & Nashville
- Old Hickory Lake – Hendersonville and Gallatin, about 22,500 acres.
- Percy Priest Lake – East Nashville, Smyrna and Mt. Juliet, about 14,200 acres.
- Center Hill Lake – Smithville and Cookeville, about 18,000 acres.
- Dale Hollow Lake – Celina and Byrdstown, about 27,700 acres.
- Cordell Hull Lake – Upstream from Carthage, about 70 miles long.
- Cheatham Lake – Nashville to Ashland City, about 7,450 acres.
- Tims Ford Lake – Winchester and Tullahoma, about 10,700 acres.
- Normandy Lake – Between Tullahoma and Manchester, about 3,200 acres.
- Woods Reservoir – Tullahoma and Estill Springs, about 3,900 acres.
- Great Falls Lake – Rock Island, about 1,830 acres.
West Tennessee
- Kentucky Lake – Paris, Camden and New Johnsonville, TN, about 160,000 acres.
- Lake Barkley – Dover and Clarksville, TN, about 58,000 acres.
- Pickwick Lake – Counce, TN (TN, MS and AL), about 43,000 acres.
Tennessee boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in Tennessee?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which Tennessee lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Norris Lake, Douglas Lake, Center Hill Lake and Kentucky Lake are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these Tennessee lakes?
Most lakes on this page allow jet skis. Some have local speed limits or no-wake zones, and each lake page spells out the local rules.
When is boating season in Tennessee?
Tennessee's boating season runs from May through September, with warm water into early October. Summer weekends are busy on the big lakes, so weekday mornings are the calmest time on the water.
How do I book?
Book online or call or text 1-888-594-6610. We answer from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
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