Lake Athens is a 1,799-acre reservoir on Flat Creek on the east side of Athens in Henderson County, up to about 50 feet deep.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Athens, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center sits on the north shore, and the lake is a clear, close-to-town spot for a day on the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Athens
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Athens — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Athens, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Athens.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Lake Athens.
- 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.
Lake Athens at a glance
| Location | Athens, Henderson County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,799 acres |
| Max depth | About 50 feet |
| Creek | Flat Creek |
| On the shore | Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center |
| Nearby | Athens, Tyler |
Best things to do on Lake Athens
- Wakesurfing – calm water near town.
- Jet skiing – laps around the lake.
- Fisheries Center – aquarium and hatchery on the north shore.
- Fishing – bass and catfish.
Where to launch at Lake Athens
- Public ramps – ramps around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Athens
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Texas requires an observer or wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis run from sunrise to sunset in Texas.
Texas boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever a boat under 26 feet is under way, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs an observer 13 or older on board besides the driver, or a wide-angle rearview mirror, and towing isn't allowed from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis may not be ridden from sunset to sunrise, must stay at slow headway speed within 50 feet of other boats, people, docks and the shore, may not jump wakes recklessly close to other boats, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
Map of Lake Athens
Lake Athens rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Athens?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Athens myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Athens, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Athens?
On the east side of Athens in Henderson County, Texas.
Can you jet ski on Lake Athens?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Athens.
How deep is Lake Athens?
About 50 feet at its deepest.
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