Lake St. Catherine is a lake of about 850 acres in the towns of Wells and Poultney in Rutland County, near the New York line.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on St. Catherine, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Lake St. Catherine State Park sits along the eastern shore, with a beach, campground and boat access.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at St. Catherine
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at St. Catherine with no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on St. Catherine.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on St. Catherine.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
St. Catherine at a glance
| Location | Wells and Poultney |
|---|---|
| Size | About 850 acres |
| County | Rutland County |
| State park | Lake St. Catherine State Park |
| Nearby | Poultney, Granville NY |
| Region | Southwestern Vermont |
Best things to do on St. Catherine
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – inside the lake's marked wakesports zone, well off the shore.
- Jet skiing – open water away from the shore.
- Swimming – the beach at Lake St. Catherine State Park.
Where to launch at St. Catherine
- State park – boat access at Lake St. Catherine State Park.
Keep under 5 mph within 200 feet of the shore, docks, swimmers and other boats. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on St. Catherine
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Vermont requires an observer besides the driver whenever you tow a skier or tuber.
- Kids under 12 must wear a life jacket on boats in Vermont.
Vermont boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids under 12 must wear one while underway on an open deck, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs an observer on board besides the driver, and towing isn't allowed after dark.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Vermont, and they're only allowed on lakes of 300 acres or more.
- Keep under 5 mph within 200 feet of the shore, docks, swimmers and other boats. On inland lakes, wakesurfing is only allowed inside the lake's marked wakesports zone.
Map of Lake St. Catherine
St. Catherine rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at St. Catherine?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at St. Catherine, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake St. Catherine?
In Wells and Poultney, Rutland County, in southwestern Vermont near the New York line.
Can you jet ski on Lake St. Catherine?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake St. Catherine.
How big is Lake St. Catherine?
About 850 acres.
Is there a state park on the lake?
Yes. Lake St. Catherine State Park is on the eastern shore.