Lay Lake Boat and Jet Ski Rentals

Lay Lake is a 12,000-acre Alabama Power lake on the Coosa River, stretching about 48 miles through Shelby, Talladega, Chilton and Coosa counties south of Birmingham. Big water, hundreds of coves and a busy summer lake scene make it one of the most popular lakes in central Alabama. Invert Sports offers Lay Lake boat rentals, jet ski rentals, water toys and private boat charters, ready and waiting at the lake.

Lay Lake Boat Rentals

Lay Lake’s long, open river stretches are great for tubing, skiing and wakeboarding, and calm coves are perfect for wakesurfing. Our Lay 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 Lay 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.

Lay Lake Jet Ski Rentals

Jet skiing on Lay Lake means miles of open river and hundreds of coves 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

Marinas and lakeside restaurants on Lay Lake make it easy to stop for fuel and food. 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.

A Big Coosa River Lake

Lay Lake runs from Logan Martin Dam south to Lay Dam, with Beeswax Creek and Yellowleaf Creek among its many big coves. It’s close enough to Birmingham for an easy day trip.

Fishing Lay Lake

Lay Lake is a famous bass tournament lake, with great fishing for spotted bass and largemouth bass, plus crappie, striped bass and catfish.

Getting to Lay Lake

Lay Lake is about 45 minutes south of Birmingham off Interstate 65 or US-280, near Columbiana, Wilsonville and Childersburg. See all of our Alabama lakes.

Good to Know Before You Go

• Alabama boating rules: Alabama requires a vessel license to drive any motorized boat or jet ski, and no one under 12 may drive one. Drivers 12 and 13 need a license and a licensed adult 21 or older on board, and visitors 14 and older from other states can boat up to 45 days a year without an Alabama license. Our rental drivers must be 18 or older.
• Life jackets: everyone on a jet ski and anyone being towed must wear a life jacket, and so should young children on a moving boat.
• Book early: summer weekends and holidays fill up fast.

Lakes Near Lay Lake

Logan Martin Lake is about 45 minutes north, and Lake Mitchell is about 30 minutes south.

Lay Lake Map