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Branched Oak Lake is an 1,800-acre lake northwest of Lincoln, the largest of the Salt Valley lakes in southeast Nebraska. Open water, sandy beaches and a big state recreation area make it Lincoln’s favorite summer boating lake. Invert Sports offers Branched Oak Lake boat rentals, jet ski rentals, water toys and private boat charters, ready and waiting at the lake. We offer the best boats, jet skis and water toys at Branched Oak Lake, ready and waiting for you right at the lake.
Branched Oak Lake Boat Rentals
Branched Oak Lake’s open water is great for tubing, skiing and wakeboarding, and calm mornings are perfect for wakesurfing. Our Branched Oak Lake boat rentals include:
- MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats for family and friends
- Ski boat rentals for water skiing, slalom and tubing
- Tubes, wakeboards and wakesurf boards for every age
- Paddle boards and water trampolines for a summer day on Branched Oak Lake
Rather have someone else drive? Book a private boat charter and our captain will handle the boat. Damage waiver coverage is available on every rental.
Branched Oak Lake Jet Ski Rentals
Jet skiing on Branched Oak Lake means open water and long arms to explore. Most of our jet ski rentals can pull a tube, depending on the model, and guided rides are available. See our jet ski models to pick your ride.
Pontoons, Marinas and Boat Service
Branched Oak State Recreation Area has beaches, campgrounds and picnic areas around the lake. We don't rent pontoons or service boats, but we offer surf boats, jet skis and water toys to go with your pontoon day or lake house stay.
Lincoln’s Big Lake
Branched Oak State Recreation Area surrounds the lake with swimming beaches, campgrounds and trails, and downtown Lincoln is about 25 minutes away.
Fishing Branched Oak Lake
Branched Oak Lake has good fishing for walleye, wipers, crappie, largemouth bass and catfish.
Getting to Branched Oak Lake
Branched Oak Lake is about 25 minutes northwest of Lincoln and about an hour west of Omaha. See all of our Nebraska lakes.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Boater safety course: Nebraska requires anyone born after December 31, 1985 to complete a boater safety course before driving a boat or jet ski. The course can be taken online, and approved courses from other states are accepted.
- Life jackets: Nebraska law requires life jackets for children under 13 and for everyone riding a jet ski.
- Wind and open water: Nebraska winds can pick up fast in the afternoon, so watch for whitecaps and head for a sheltered cove if it gets rough.
- Book early: summer weekends and holidays fill up fast.
Lakes Near Branched Oak Lake
Pawnee Lake is about 15 minutes south.

