California lakes that allow jet skis
California lakes where personal watercraft are allowed. Many lakes limit jet skis to certain days, zones or engine types and require a mussel inspection first, so check each guide.
12 places · Updated automatically · Last reviewed October 10, 2026
Why it's on this list:
- “Water skiing, wakeboarding and jet skiing are all allowed on the lake.”
- Puddingstone Lake (Bonelli Park)
San Dimas · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs
Boat launch · Swimming · Fishing
Why it's on this list:
- “even calendar days for power boats and odd days for personal watercraft”
Why it's on this list:
- “Pontoons, fishing boats, ski and tubing boats, kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and jet skis”
- Lake Piru Recreation Area
Piru · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs
Boat launch · Boat rentals · Jet skis allowed
Why it's on this list:
- “Yes, but personal watercraft are allowed only Monday through Friday”
Why it's on this list:
- “Personal watercraft and waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing only from 7 a.m.”
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Hesperia · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs
Boat launch · Kayak & SUP · Swimming
Why it's on this list:
- “Rentals of pontoons, aluminum boats, jet skis, kayaks and pedal boats, plus a convenience store”
Why it's on this list:
- “Only three-seater personal watercraft used for towing a skier, wakeboard or tube.”
Why it's on this list:
- “It also limits the lake to 150 boats and 50 jet skis at once.”
Why it's on this list:
- “a stretch near the dam is reserved for personal watercraft”
Why it's on this list:
- “it's an all-around boating lake used for skiing, wakeboarding, personal watercraft, fishing and camping”
Why it's on this list:
- “The lake is popular for waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, personal watercraft, pontoons and fishing boats.”
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