Fort Loudoun Lake is the first lake on the Tennessee River, running about 50 miles from downtown Knoxville down to Fort Loudoun Dam at Lenoir City.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Fort Loudoun Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It passes the University of Tennessee and Volunteer Landing, and a canal links it to Tellico Lake, so there's a lot of water to explore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Fort Loudoun Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Fort Loudoun Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Fort Loudoun Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Fort Loudoun Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Fort Loudoun Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Fort Loudoun Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Fort Loudoun Lake at a glance
| Location | Knoxville to Lenoir City |
|---|---|
| Size | About 14,600 acres |
| Length | About 50 miles |
| River | Tennessee River |
| Dam | Fort Loudoun Dam, 1943 |
| Connected to | Tellico Lake by canal |
Best things to do on Fort Loudoun Lake
- Cruising – downtown Knoxville from the water.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – miles of river-lake to explore.
- Fishing – largemouth, smallmouth and crappie.
Where to launch at Fort Loudoun Lake
- Concord Park – Knox County park with a large public ramp.
- Volunteer Landing – downtown Knoxville riverfront.
Game-day weekends get busy near downtown, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Fort Loudoun 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 Fort Loudoun Lake
Fort Loudoun Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Fort Loudoun Lake?
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 Fort Loudoun Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Fort Loudoun Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Fort Loudoun Lake?
On the Tennessee River from downtown Knoxville to Lenoir City.
Can you jet ski on Fort Loudoun Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Fort Loudoun Lake.
Is Fort Loudoun Lake connected to Tellico Lake?
Yes. A canal near the dams links the two lakes.
How long is Fort Loudoun Lake?
About 50 miles.