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Pawnee Lake is a 740-acre lake just west of Lincoln, the second largest of the Salt Valley lakes in southeast Nebraska. Open water, sandy beaches and a state recreation area make it an easy summer escape from the city. Invert Sports offers Pawnee 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 Pawnee Lake, ready and waiting for you right at the lake.
Pawnee Lake Boat Rentals
Pawnee Lake’s open water is great for tubing, skiing and cruising, and calm mornings are perfect for wakesurfing. Our Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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.
Pawnee Lake Jet Ski Rentals
Jet skiing on Pawnee Lake means open water just minutes from Lincoln. 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
Pawnee State Recreation Area has beaches, campgrounds and picnic areas on 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.
Close to Lincoln
Pawnee State Recreation Area wraps around the lake with swim beaches and campgrounds, and downtown Lincoln is only about 20 minutes east.
Fishing Pawnee Lake
Pawnee Lake has good fishing for walleye, wipers, crappie and largemouth bass.
Getting to Pawnee Lake
Pawnee Lake is off Highway 6 about 20 minutes west of Lincoln. 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 Pawnee Lake
Branched Oak Lake is about 15 minutes north.

