Lake Brownwood is a reservoir of about 6,800 acres on Jim Ned Creek and Pecan Bayou in Brown County, run by the Brown County Water Improvement District.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Brownwood, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It has two named islands, Goat Island and McCartney Island, in its northern half, and Lake Brownwood State Park sits on the shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Brownwood
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Brownwood.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 10 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Lake Brownwood.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Brownwood.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Brownwood while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Brownwood at a glance
| Location | Brown County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Size | About 6,800 acres |
| Inflows | Jim Ned Creek & Pecan Bayou |
| Islands | Goat & McCartney islands |
| State park | Lake Brownwood State Park |
| Nearby | Brownwood |
Best things to do on Lake Brownwood
- Wakesurfing – sheltered coves.
- Jet skiing – around the islands.
- Camping – Lake Brownwood State Park.
- Fishing – bass, crappie and catfish.
Where to launch at Lake Brownwood
- Public ramps – ramps including the state park.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Brownwood
- 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 Brownwood
Lake Brownwood rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Brownwood?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Lake Brownwood when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Brownwood, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Brownwood?
In Brown County, Texas, north of Brownwood.
Can you jet ski on Lake Brownwood?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Brownwood.
How big is Lake Brownwood?
About 6,800 acres.
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