Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East are City of Tyler reservoirs southeast of Tyler near Whitehouse and Arp, together covering nearly 5,000 acres.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Tyler, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Lake Tyler was finished in 1949 and Lake Tyler East in 1966; the city keeps public recreation areas and boat ramps around both, and they are favorites for boating, skiing and fishing.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Tyler
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Tyler.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 10 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- 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 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 Tyler at a glance
| Location | Smith County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Size | Nearly 5,000 acres (both lakes) |
| Max depth | About 40 feet |
| Built | 1949 (West) & 1966 (East) |
| Managed by | City of Tyler |
| Nearby | Tyler, Whitehouse |
Best things to do on Lake Tyler
- Water skiing – a longtime East Texas ski lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – two lakes to explore.
- Fishing – bass and crappie.
Where to launch at Lake Tyler
- City ramps – public boat ramps around both lakes.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Tyler
- Watch for posted no-ski and no-wake zones in the coves.
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- 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 Tyler
Lake Tyler rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Tyler?
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 Lake Tyler myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Tyler, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Tyler?
Southeast of Tyler in Smith County, Texas, near Whitehouse and Arp.
Can you jet ski on Lake Tyler?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Tyler.
How big is Lake Tyler?
Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East together cover nearly 5,000 acres.
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