Summersville Lake is the largest lake in West Virginia, covering about 2,700 acres with more than 60 miles of shoreline on the Gauley River south of Summersville.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Summersville Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It reaches 327 feet deep, it's known for clear water and sandstone cliffs, and Summersville Lake State Park sits on part of the north shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Summersville Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Summersville Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Summersville Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Summersville Lake at a glance
| Location | South of Summersville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,700 acres |
| Shoreline | More than 60 miles |
| Max depth | 327 feet |
| River | Gauley River |
| Park | Summersville Lake State Park |
Best things to do on Summersville Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Cliff cruising – sandstone cliffs and clear coves.
Where to launch at Summersville Lake
- Corps and state park ramps – launches 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 Summersville 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 Summersville Lake
Summersville Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Summersville Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Summersville Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Summersville Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Summersville Lake?
On the Gauley River just south of Summersville in Nicholas County, central West Virginia.
Can you jet ski on Summersville Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Summersville Lake.
How big is Summersville Lake?
About 2,700 acres with more than 60 miles of shoreline, the largest lake in West Virginia.
How deep is Summersville Lake?
Up to 327 feet deep, and its water is famously clear.