Mississinewa Lake

Mississinewa Lake is a 3,210-acre lake on the Mississinewa River in north-central Indiana, about 7 miles southeast of Peru and surrounded by more than 14,000 acres of woods, prairie and recreation areas. Its name comes from the Miami word for "water on a slope," and with no horsepower limit it's one of the best power boating lakes in the state. We offer the best boats, jet skis and water toys at Mississinewa Lake, ready and waiting for you right at the lake.

Mississinewa Lake Boat Rentals

With no horsepower or speed limits on the main lake, Mississinewa is great for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing and tubing all summer long. Our Mississinewa 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 relaxing day at the beach

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.

Mississinewa Lake Jet Ski Rentals

Jet skis are a fun way to explore Mississinewa Lake, from the marina at Red Bridge and the Miami recreation area up the winding river arm past Frances Slocum. 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

The marina at Red Bridge State Recreation Area has slips, supplies and boat rentals, and there are boat ramps at the Miami, Frances Slocum and Pearson Mill recreation areas. If you're searching for a Mississinewa pontoon rental, boat slip or boat service, check with the marina. 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.

Four Recreation Areas

Mississinewa Lake is ringed by four state recreation areas. Miami SRA has the lake's campground and swimming beach, Red Bridge has the marina, and Frances Slocum and Pearson Mill offer boat ramps, trails and quieter shoreline, with hiking, biking and disc golf all around the property.

Peru and the Upper Wabash

Mississinewa is one of three Upper Wabash lakes, along with nearby Salamonie and J. Edward Roush, and anglers come for bass, crappie and walleye. Nearby Peru calls itself the Circus Capital of the World, with a circus museum and a big summer circus festival.

Getting to Mississinewa Lake

Mississinewa Lake is about 7 miles southeast of Peru on State Road 13, roughly an hour and a half north of Indianapolis off US 31. Follow the signs from SR 13 and SR 19 to the Miami and Red Bridge recreation areas. See all of our Indiana lakes.

Good to Know Before You Go

• Driver's license: Indiana requires boat and jet ski drivers to have a valid driver's license, and our rental drivers must be 18 or older.
• Life jackets: children under 13 must wear a life jacket while the boat is underway, and everyone riding or being towed by a jet ski must wear one.
• Idle zones: watch for posted idle zones near ramps, the marina and the narrow upper river arm, and stay out of marked safety and refuge areas.
• Gate fee: a DNR entrance fee applies at the state recreation areas.
• Book early: summer weekends and holidays fill up fast.

Lakes Near Mississinewa Lake

Salamonie Lake is about 20 miles northeast near Wabash, and J. Edward Roush Lake near Huntington is the third Upper Wabash lake. Up north, Lake Wawasee is Indiana's largest natural lake, and Brookville Lake is a big power boating lake in the southeast corner of the state.

Mississinewa Lake Map