Lake Whatcom is a 10-mile-long, mile-wide lake on the east side of Bellingham in Whatcom County, up to about 350 feet deep.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Whatcom, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's Bellingham's drinking water source and a favorite for motor boating and swimming, with three basins and Bloedel Donovan Park on the north end.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Whatcom
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Lake Whatcom with no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Whatcom.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Whatcom.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Whatcom while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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 Whatcom at a glance
| Location | Bellingham, Whatcom County |
|---|---|
| Length | About 10 miles |
| Width | About 1 mile |
| Max depth | About 350 feet |
| Speed limit | 40 mph daytime |
| Known for | Bellingham's home lake |
Best things to do on Lake Whatcom
- Wakesurfing – long reaches between the hills.
- Jet skiing – 10 miles of lake.
- Swimming – Bloedel Donovan Park.
- Mountain views – North Cascades foothills all around.
Where to launch at Lake Whatcom
- Bloedel Donovan Park – public launch on the north end.
- South Bay – launch at the south end.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Whatcom
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- A second person must watch any rider being towed in Washington.
- Jet skis run from sunrise to sunset in Washington.
Washington boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one on boats under 19 feet while underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- When towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber, a second person must ride along to watch the rider.
- Jet skis may not be ridden between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Lake Whatcom has a 40 mph daytime speed limit, South Bay is a no-wake zone, and carbureted two-stroke engines aren't allowed on the lake.
Map of Lake Whatcom
Lake Whatcom rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Whatcom?
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 Whatcom when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Whatcom, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Whatcom?
On the east side of Bellingham in Whatcom County, Washington.
Can you jet ski on Lake Whatcom?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Whatcom.
How long is Lake Whatcom?
About 10 miles long and about a mile wide.
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