Norris Lake is a 34,000-acre lake on the Clinch and Powell rivers north of Knoxville, formed by Norris Dam, the first dam TVA built, in 1936.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Norris Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 809 miles of shoreline wind through wooded hollows and coves, and the water is some of the clearest in the Southeast, with marinas scattered around the lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Norris Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Norris 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 Norris Lake, 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 Norris Lake.
- 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.
Norris Lake at a glance
| Location | North of Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 34,000 acres |
| Shoreline | About 809 miles |
| Rivers | Clinch and Powell rivers |
| Dam | Norris Dam, 1936 |
| Managed by | TVA |
Best things to do on Norris Lake
- Wakesurfing – glassy coves on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – hundreds of miles of coves to explore.
- Water skiing and tubing – wide open water on the main lake.
- Fishing – striped bass, walleye and smallmouth.
Where to launch at Norris Lake
- Loyston Point – TVA recreation area with a ramp.
- Norris Dam State Park – state park near the dam.
- Marinas – dozens of marinas around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy around the marinas, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Norris 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.
Map of Norris Lake
Norris Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Norris 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 Norris Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Norris Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Norris Lake?
North of Knoxville in East Tennessee, near LaFollette, Lake City and Maynardville.
Can you jet ski on Norris Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Norris Lake.
How big is Norris Lake?
About 34,000 acres, with roughly 809 miles of shoreline.
Why is Norris Lake so clear?
It's a deep mountain reservoir, and its water is known as some of the clearest in the Southeast.