From Smith Mountain Lake and Leesville Lake in the Blue Ridge to Lake Anna, Buggs Island Lake and Lake Gaston in central and Southside Virginia and the mountain lakes of the far southwest, Virginia has plenty of water for a lake day.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across Virginia, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Pick your lake below for local tips, launch info and rules.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals in Virginia
Everything you rent is ready for you at the lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – premium wakesurf and wakeboard boats with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders.
- Captained charters – sit back while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf and wakeboard with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for the whole group.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Roanoke and the Blue Ridge
- Smith Mountain Lake – Between Roanoke and Lynchburg, about 20,600 acres.
- Leesville Lake – Below Smith Mountain Lake, about 3,270 acres.
- Philpott Lake – Near Martinsville, about 2,900 acres.
Southside Virginia
- Buggs Island Lake – Mecklenburg, Charlotte, Halifax, about 50,000 acres.
- Lake Gaston – Brunswick and Mecklenburg, more than 20,000 acres.
Central Virginia and Richmond
- Lake Anna – Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, about 20 square miles.
- Lake Chesdin – Chesterfield and Dinwiddie.
- Chickahominy Lake – New Kent and Charles City, about 1,230 acres.
Western Virginia mountains
- Claytor Lake – Pulaski County, about 4,472 acres.
- Lake Moomaw – North of Covington.
Far southwest Virginia
- South Holston Lake – Near Abingdon and Bristol.
- Flannagan Reservoir – Dickenson County.
Virginia boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in Virginia?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which Virginia lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Smith Mountain Lake, Lake Anna, Buggs Island Lake and Claytor Lake are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these Virginia lakes?
Most lakes on this page allow jet skis. Some have local speed limits or no-wake zones, and each lake page spells out the local rules.
When is boating season in Virginia?
Virginia's boating season runs from May through September, with the warmest water in July and August. Jet skis are daylight-only in Virginia, and towing behind a boat ends half an hour after sunset, so plan your watersports for daylight hours.
How do I book?
Book online or call or text 1-888-594-6610. We answer from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
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