Lake McQueeney

Lake McQueeney has one of the longest water-skiing histories in Texas, and its shoreline is packed with lake homes, boathouses and private docks. After the old dam was replaced, the lake began refilling in March 2026 and was back at its normal level by late April. For the first time in years, McQueeney is a full lake again, and the ski and surf boats have come back with it.

The lake sits at the small town of McQueeney, a few miles northwest of Seguin and about 35 minutes east of San Antonio. It is the middle lake of the three Guadalupe Valley lakes, between Lake Dunlap upstream and Lake Placid downstream.

Lake McQueeney Quick Facts

Where to Launch and Meet Up

Nearly all of the shoreline is private and there is very little public parking, so plan where to meet when you book.

• Tell us where you are starting: share your plans when you book and we will confirm the easiest meeting point on the lake.
• Neighborhood ramps: many lake subdivisions have ramps for residents and their guests. If your group has access to one, let us know.
• Supplies: Seguin and New Braunfels both have food, ice and fuel close by.

Where to Ride, Surf and Tube

Use the wide main lake. The broadest water is in the main body of the lake, and that is where most skiers and surfers set up their runs.

Ski and surf early. McQueeney is protected from most wind, and mornings are the best chance at flat water before weekend traffic builds.

Go easy on a refilled lake. The lake sat low for about three years. Stay in water you know, keep clear of the banks and ask locals about any new shallow spots.

Idle past the docks. Boathouses line much of the shore. Slow down near them and give swimmers plenty of room.

Rentals That Fit Lake McQueeney

McQueeney is a skiing and surfing lake at heart. A MasterCraft surf boat rental seats 12 to 18 people and handles slalom, wakeboarding and surf sets on the same day, while a couple of Sea-Doo jet skis keep the riders busy between turns. Round it out with tubes, boards and a lily pad, or add a captain so the whole group can ride. Everything is ready at the lake, and life jackets are available for everyone on board.

Tips for a Smoother Lake Day

• Celebrate the return. Summer weekends on a newly refilled lake can be busy. A weekday or early start gets you the best water.
• Respect the shoreline. Keep wakes down near boathouses and docks, especially in the narrower stretches.
• Plan the meet-up. Because public access is limited, decide on a meeting point when you book so nobody is driving around looking for a ramp.
• Make it a valley day. Lake Dunlap and Lake Placid are minutes away, and Seguin has plenty of places to eat after a day on the water.

Rules on the Water

• Jet skis must be off the water between sunset and sunrise. Everyone riding wears a life jacket, and the driver keeps the safety lanyard clipped on.
• Stay at least 50 feet from other boats, swimmers, docks and the shoreline unless you are at idle speed.
• Life jackets are available for everyone on board, and kids should wear one any time the boat is moving.
• When you tow a rider, keep someone on board watching them the whole time, and wrap up towing before dark.
• Drain all water from the boat, the ballast and your gear before you leave the lake. It is Texas law, and it helps stop the spread of zebra mussels.

More Guadalupe Valley Lakes

Lake Dunlap is just upstream near New Braunfels, and Lake Placid is the next lake down, right off I-10 in Seguin. Canyon Lake is the big Hill Country option to the north. Coming from the city? See our San Antonio boat rentals page, or browse every lake on our destinations page.

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