Watts Bar Lake is a 39,000-acre TVA lake on the Tennessee River, stretching about 72 miles from Watts Bar Dam near Spring City up past Kingston toward Lenoir City.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Watts Bar Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
With more than 700 miles of shoreline and arms up the Clinch and Emory rivers, it's one of the biggest lakes in East Tennessee.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Watts Bar Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Watts Bar Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Watts Bar Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Watts Bar Lake at a glance
| Location | Kingston, Rockwood and Spring City |
|---|---|
| Size | About 39,000 acres |
| Length | About 72 miles |
| Shoreline | More than 700 miles |
| Dam | Watts Bar Dam, 1942 |
| Rivers | Tennessee, Clinch and Emory |
Best things to do on Watts Bar Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – wide open main lake.
- Jet skiing – river arms and islands.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves in the morning.
- Fishing – crappie, bass and stripers.
Where to launch at Watts Bar Lake
- Fooshee Pass – TVA recreation area with a ramp.
- Kingston and Rockwood – public ramps near town.
Big-lake wind builds in the afternoon, so mornings are best. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Watts Bar 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 Watts Bar Lake
Watts Bar Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Watts Bar Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Watts Bar Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Watts Bar Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Watts Bar Lake?
On the Tennessee River in East Tennessee, near Kingston, Rockwood and Spring City.
Can you jet ski on Watts Bar Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Watts Bar Lake.
How big is Watts Bar Lake?
About 39,000 acres, stretching about 72 miles.
What rivers feed Watts Bar Lake?
The Tennessee River, with arms up the Clinch and Emory rivers.