Lake Willoughby is a deep glacial lake of about 1,700 acres in Westmore, in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Willoughby, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor rise straight from the southern end to form Willoughby Gap, and public beaches sit at both the north and south ends.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Willoughby
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Willoughby.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Willoughby, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Willoughby.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Willoughby into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Willoughby at a glance
| Location | Westmore, Orleans County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,700 acres |
| Type | Glacial lake |
| Landmark | Willoughby Gap |
| Region | Northeast Kingdom |
| Beaches | North and south ends |
Best things to do on Lake Willoughby
- Wakesurfing – inside the lake's marked wakesports zone, well off the shore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water away from the shore.
- Sightseeing – cliffs of Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor.
Where to launch at Lake Willoughby
- Public access – state launch and beaches on the lake.
The water stays cold well into summer, so bring wetsuits for surfing and skiing. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Willoughby
- 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 Willoughby
Lake Willoughby rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Willoughby?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Lake Willoughby when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Willoughby, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Willoughby?
In Westmore, Orleans County, in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Can you jet ski on Lake Willoughby?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Willoughby.
What is Willoughby Gap?
The notch formed by Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor, which rise steeply from the south end of the lake.
How big is Lake Willoughby?
About 1,700 acres.