Smith Lake Boat and Jet Ski Rentals

Lewis Smith Lake, known simply as Smith Lake, is a 21,200-acre lake in north Alabama with more than 500 miles of shoreline across Cullman, Walker and Winston counties. Its deep, clear, emerald-green water and wooded bluffs make it one of the most beautiful lakes in the South. Invert Sports offers Smith Lake boat rentals, jet ski rentals, water toys and private boat charters, ready and waiting at the lake.

Smith Lake Boat Rentals

Smith Lake’s deep, clear water is made for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, skiing and tubing, and its three long arms and hundreds of coves are perfect for swimming and floating. Our Smith 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 Smith 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.

Smith Lake Jet Ski Rentals

Jet skiing on Smith Lake means clear water, rocky bluffs and coves to explore around every bend. 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 near Jasper, Cullman and Crane Hill and public launches around the lake make it easy to get on the water. 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.

Deep, Clear Water

Smith Lake reaches more than 260 feet deep near the dam, and its clear water is famous for swimming right off the boat.

Bankhead National Forest

The western side of the lake borders the Bankhead National Forest, with campgrounds like Clear Creek, waterfalls and miles of hiking trails.

Bass Fishing

Smith Lake is known for its spotted bass and striped bass, and it is a stop on the Alabama Bass Trail.

Getting to Smith Lake

Smith Lake is about an hour north of Birmingham, between Jasper and Cullman, just west of I-65. 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.
• Busy coves: summer weekends bring lots of boats to the popular coves, so slow down and keep a lookout for swimmers.
• Book early: summer weekends and holidays fill up fast.

Lakes Near Smith Lake

Bankhead Lake is about 45 minutes south, and Logan Martin Lake is about an hour and 15 minutes southeast.

Smith Lake Map