Lake Murvaul is a reservoir on Murvaul Bayou in Panola County, about 10 miles southwest of Carthage in the East Texas Piney Woods.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Murvaul, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The Panola County Fresh Water Supply District built it in 1958 for water supply and public recreation, and it keeps several public boat ramps around the lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Murvaul
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Murvaul.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Murvaul, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Murvaul.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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 Murvaul at a glance
| Location | Panola County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958 |
| Creek | Murvaul Bayou |
| Basin | Sabine River |
| Managed by | Panola County Fresh Water District |
| Nearby | Carthage |
Best things to do on Lake Murvaul
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water mid-lake.
- Swimming – warm summer water.
- Fishing – bass and sunfish.
Where to launch at Lake Murvaul
- Public ramps – district boat 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 Murvaul
- 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 Murvaul
Lake Murvaul rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Murvaul?
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 Murvaul myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Murvaul, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Murvaul?
In Panola County, Texas, about 10 miles southwest of Carthage.
Can you jet ski on Lake Murvaul?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Murvaul.
When was Lake Murvaul built?
In 1958, by the Panola County Fresh Water Supply District.
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