NY safety course
A certificate is required to operate a PWC on Lake George; ask your marina about livery rules.
Source: NY State Parks: Boating
Last verified: 2026-10-22
Lake George, NY
Lake George Jet Ski & Boat Rentals
Request guided jet ski rides, boats and pontoons from local marinas. Phone is fastest.
Guided rides On Lake George, rental jet skis run with a guide. Lake George Park Commission
How rentals work
Three steps to the water
Request
Call or send a short form with your date, craft and group.
Confirm with a marina
A local provider confirms availability. Jet ski rentals run as guided, supervised rides.
Ride
Gear up with life jackets and head out within the lake's rules.
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How guided rides work
Follow the guide
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Book with a local marina
Request a time and the marina confirms your ride.
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Safety briefing and boater-certificate check
Before you ride, expect a briefing and a check of each operator's boating safety certificate.
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Ride with a guide in a group
A guide leads and the group follows, at 5 mph within 500 ft of shore.
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Return to dock
The group heads back together and ties up at the dock.
Details vary; confirm with the operator. Rules: Lake George Park Commission. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Before you ride
NY safety course
Plan ahead for the certificate. Every operator should have it in hand on the day.
Operator age
PWC operators must be 14 or older.
Source: Lake George Park Commission
Last verified: 2026-10-22
PWC hours
Jet skis (PWCs) may operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Lake George.
Source: Lake George Park Commission
Last verified: 2026-10-22
Areas of the lake
Four places you'll hear about
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Lake George Village
The south end of the lake, and its busiest stretch, with the main village on the shore.
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Diamond Point
A short way up the west shore from the village, with a quieter feel.
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Bolton Landing
A mid-lake town on the west shore, close to many of the lake's islands.
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Hague
Up at the north end, where the lake narrows and the mountains close in.
Season
Rental seasons are set by each marina. Confirm your dates with the operator before you plan your trip.
More ways onto the water
Boats, pontoons, paddling and parasailing
FAQ
Jet ski and boat rental questions
Rentals are guide-supervised under LGPC rules; private owners operating their own PWC follow LGPC and New York rules.
LGPC says PWC operators need one; confirm with the operator.
Call {{PHONE}} or send the form with your date, craft type, hours and party size. We pass your request to a local provider, who confirms availability, rates and details.
Prices vary by provider. Call for current rates.
Planning a day on Lake George?
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