Cheat Lake is a 13-mile-long reservoir on the Cheat River in Monongalia County, just outside Morgantown and right below the Pennsylvania line.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Cheat Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Once called Lake Lynn, it sits just downstream of the Cheat Canyon, and three marinas line the upper end of the lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Cheat Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Cheat Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Cheat Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Cheat Lake.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Cheat Lake 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.
Cheat Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Morgantown |
|---|---|
| Length | About 13 miles |
| River | Cheat River |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Former name | Lake Lynn |
| Marinas | Edgewater, Cheat Lake, Sunset Beach |
Best things to do on Cheat Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Canyon cruising – the river end below Cheat Canyon.
Where to launch at Cheat Lake
- Marinas – Edgewater, Cheat Lake and Sunset Beach.
- Public launches – access around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Cheat Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Children under 13 must wear a life jacket while the boat is moving in West Virginia.
- Jet skis and towing can't run between sunset and sunrise in West Virginia.
West Virginia boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one while the boat is underway unless they're below deck or in an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. A jet ski towing a rider needs a rear-facing observer on board besides the driver, and we recommend a spotter on the boat too.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in buoyed or posted no-wake zones, and stay out of restricted areas marked near dams and power plants.
Map of Cheat Lake
Cheat Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Cheat Lake?
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 Cheat Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Cheat Lake?
In Monongalia County just outside Morgantown, right below the Pennsylvania line.
Can you jet ski on Cheat Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Cheat Lake.
How long is Cheat Lake?
About 13 miles.
Was Cheat Lake called something else?
Yes. It was originally named Lake Lynn, and the name Cheat Lake became official in 1976.