Chickamauga Lake is a 36,000-acre TVA lake on the Tennessee River, running about 59 miles from Chickamauga Dam in Chattanooga up toward Dayton.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Chickamauga Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It has about 810 miles of shoreline, two state parks with marinas, and a reputation as one of the best trophy bass lakes in the country.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Chickamauga Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Chickamauga Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Chickamauga Lake.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Chickamauga Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Chickamauga Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Chickamauga Lake at a glance
| Location | Chattanooga to Dayton |
|---|---|
| Size | About 36,000 acres |
| Length | About 59 miles |
| Shoreline | About 810 miles |
| Dam | Chickamauga Dam, 1940 |
| Parks | Harrison Bay, Booker T. Washington |
Best things to do on Chickamauga Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and long arms.
- Water skiing and tubing – the wide main lake.
- Fishing – trophy largemouth bass.
Where to launch at Chickamauga Lake
- Harrison Bay State Park – state park with a marina and ramps.
- Booker T. Washington State Park – state park ramp near Chattanooga.
Summer weekends are busy near Chattanooga, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Chickamauga Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Tennessee requires an observer 12 or older or a wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Tennessee.
Tennessee boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one whenever the boat isn't docked or tied up, even when drifting, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires a 170-degree wide-angle rear-view mirror or an observer 12 or older besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
- Give barges and tows plenty of room on the main river channel, and keep clear of the lock approaches.
Map of Chickamauga Lake
Chickamauga Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Chickamauga Lake?
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 Chickamauga Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Chickamauga Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Chickamauga Lake?
On the Tennessee River just north of Chattanooga, stretching up toward Dayton.
Can you jet ski on Chickamauga Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Chickamauga Lake.
How big is Chickamauga Lake?
About 36,000 acres, with roughly 810 miles of shoreline.
Is Chickamauga Lake good for fishing?
Yes. It's known nationally for trophy largemouth bass.