“It was a party of 5 teenage girls who had never tried any water sports and quite possibly was the best bday party ever! All the girls had equal time on the tube and the wake board. Their instructor was a great teacher. It was an overcast day so they had the lake to themselves. Highly recommend and we will be back! Thank you!”

“We had a great time. Well worth the money. They even accommodated a blind friend who wanted to go tubing.”

“Really organized, well-run, guys are fun and friendly. Big variety of activities to choose from. Cancellation policy extremely flexible.”

“The crew is super nice and professional, had a great time wakeboarding! Can’t wait to go back next season”

“We had an amazing afternoon of waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing. Chris was a great instructor and the water/boat/equipment was excellent. Can’t wait for next season!”

“We had a great experience on our trip. Chris gave our kids a really fun time. He made sure that everyone got equal time and made each run super fun.”

“We had a great day and a great experience. The boat was clean, Assad the lake. Chris was safe and cautious yet delivered a fun, thrilling experience for our kids. We all loved it and will definitely be back next year. Thanks for a fantastic day we will not forget.”

“Excellent experience with Chris and our group of 10 teenagers. He was personable and accommodating, and the girls had a blast!”

“Excellent instruction, expert driving. Chris was right on with simple, step by step instructions that led to success and confidence building. Wonderful day on water skis and wakeboard.”

“I was skeptical due to the cost per hour but, we all had so much fun and I will definitely be going again next vacation! Well worth the money, Chris was super helpful, a safe driver while still making it exciting, and a little funny too.”

“Every year we ski and board with Lakeside Watersports .. great family day and the guys there are fantastic!”

“Always a pleasure. Always Friendly and Professional too. Highly Recommended. One of the best parts of Summer is getting time on the water with Lakeside. M&N : Thx Guys!”

“Five stars x 4 people! Chris and Juliette made our vacation with a fantastic afternoon of tubing on this beautiful lake. The boat was gorgeous, spacious and fully kitted out. Would be wonderful just touring around the lake when the weathers iffy or if watersports aren’t the focus. We did classic tubing, a first for our family, and it was truly the highlight of our trip. From ease of online reservations to a friendly, competent captain and first mate, our excursion was wonderful. Highly recommend.”

“This was at least our 5th time out with Lakeside and we love it as much as ever. We went tubing, skiing and wakeboarding and the team was more than happy to keep switching up the equipment. They are nice, skilled and helpful and as always a great experience. Can’t wait to go back!!”

“It’s the 3rd summer we go wake boarding with Lakeside Watersports. The kids love it and we all have a great time. The lake is beautiful and the staff is so nice!”

“Chris and Paige are great! Skilled and safety conscious for my teens. One was full of self doubt and they had her water skiing on the very first try. Convenient location and they will even pick you up in their boat of you are on the water. Highly recommend!”

“Had a wonderful 3 hour ride (2 adults and 4 teens). We waterskied and tubed. Lakeside could not have been more helpful, accommodating and professional. I highly recommend!”

“They always do a great job and we have the best time. It is super easy, convenient and flexible. Team is safety conscious and also gives good tips on how to do new things. This is an absolute no brainer service and activity.”

“Such a great time out on the lake with Chris and Paige. The 30-minute time slot was perfect for me to get up on skis a few times and then get back in. Would love to come back and do it again without question.”

“Great time super fun. Chris was super nice. Will book again next year for sure can’t wait. Thanks again.”

“Absolutely perfect for entire family- All the fun with none of the work. The team was professional, patient, and fun! We had family members from 7-50 and staff was great with everyone from tubing to waterskiing. So much fun!”

“Fantastic service, Easy, friendly. I would book 2-3 hour minimum, we only had 90min, and easily could have used few more hours. Great time, will definitely use them again!!”

“We have been using Lakeside Watersports for at least 5 years now. It is great fun for my teens to get out on the lake and wakeboard or wake surf. Such a treat!”

“We had a great time. Mason and Nick were right on time and gave us an excellent ride. We are return customers for 5 years and love this company and their great service!”

“Highly recommend Lakeside for families to waterski. Mike & Laura were super helpful in teaching all of us what to do initially and what to correct for better luck getting up. They were great company and kept to our scheduled times. The boat was really clean and up to the task. Looking forward to another visit!””

“Laura and Tyler were awesome!!! Definitely going back! We were able to do both the wake boarding and tubing and both were a blast!”

“Everyone had such a great time. Glad we tried something new on vacation this year. Was the highlight of the week for the kids! Staff were professional and fun!”

“This was our first experience doing watersports! Very welcoming and accommodating - Chris and Julia were super nice! The kids had a wonderful time doing water tubing! Chris/Julia were very friendly and ensured that we were safe and having a good time! Time and $$ well spent! The boat is very beautiful, very clean and luxurious! My son was asking to have an early birthday party with his friends next summer doing the same thing!! Highly recommend Lakeside Watersports!”

“Cannot say enough great things about Chris & Paige, they were fun and very accommodating. They made sure we had a great time. We were a group of 9 trying wake surfing for the first time, Chris & Paige made it easy. The boat is beautiful & comfortable. We will definitely go back and would highly recommend Lakeside Watersports to anyone.”

“Chris was great and very patient with my kids who had never waterskied before. They were up and skiing in no time, and absolutely loved it. Then they went tubing!! So much fun for them! I would highly recommend Lakeside Watersports, and Chris and Paige. I would definitely use this company again.”

“Rented the boat for 1.5hrs and our kids had a blast. Chris and staff were great teachers and very patient...Highly recommend.”

“We had a GREAT time tubing with Chris and Paige! They were friendly and quick to reply to emails. The website was easy to book through. They had vests to fit our entire family. The tube was easy to get on. We choose the lay down tube. Chris asked each family member what kind of ride they wanted (fast, slow, etc). Lakeside Sports picked us up right at our resort’s dock! The boat was comfortable and clean. Tubing with Lakeside Sports was the highlight of our lake vacation!”

“We had the best day on the water. Lakeside provided the boat and the equipment, and also a casual, relaxing and FUN experience. The staff (Jack and Laura) were friendly and helpful. Wouldn’t change a thing! Already booked next appt!”

“So fun! Great for experienced and brand new skiers. Chris is a great teacher. Highly recommend! Chris is very knowledable about the sport and the lake — exceptionally patient!””

“We had a great time with Mike water skiing and wake surfing! He is very attentive and patient. Plus, the water was very calm!”

“The LW team is awesome - they are professional in every way and took me out for an early morning ski session. I would recommend the team to anyone!”

“Place is awesome, never had done wake boarding before and I was up and riding right away under Chris’s instructor. Liked it so much went back a few day later.”

“We had a group of 26 people mostly including teens and early 20’s and they LOVED the wake surfing!! Chris was so accommodating- he picked us up right at the Margate where we were all staying and brought us out in 3 different groups because we had such a large party. We rented the boat for 5 hours and had the best day. The boat itself is brand new, beautiful and has every bell and whistle! We wish we had rented it another day during our stay.”

“From start to finish very professional, nice, and courteous. A week or so before our appointment we were asked if we would move our appointment by 15 minutes so that our time wouldn’t be taken up by the previous group which happened to be a larger group. The owner and workers were very nice, polite and encouraging. Overall a very outstanding experience, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do anything from water skiing, to simple tubing.”

“This is a great way to spend the day with family. The hourly rate is for the use of the boat and the equipment. My son enjoyed learning how to wake surf while Mom, Dad and Grandpa enjoyed watching. We can’t wait to do this again. Next time we will bring more of our kids and schedule a longer amount of time. The staff is fantastic!”

“Recently went out on my birthday with these guys to Wakesurf and it was great, clean new boat, very knowledgeable staff, and all around great service, I found this company after another company was booked and I will be looking no further next time I am in town!”

“I decided to take my Fiancé here for her birthday surprise. It was the first time either of us have tried to do water sports. We had a great time, and look forward to coming again to master our skills.”

“We booked a 1.5 hr trip to try out water skiing, wake boarding, wake surfing and tubing. Our kids did all of it! The boat and equipment were high quality and Chris & Paige offered excellent instruction, encouragement and patience as the kids got the hang of each activity. We all had a fantastic time and will definitely be back again!”

“Chris was awesome and accommodating. Will love to be back. The kids enjoyed the smooth ride. I recommend lakeside watersports.”

“I got up on my second try on skis. The teacher was fantastic. I had an amazing time. All around great!”

“Three of my grandchildren (ages 12,13,14) live in Manhattan They are spending a week with me at my home in Washington, CT. It had to be perfect!! Perfect temp for the pool. Endless pool and lawn games. Private tennis lessons etc. The activity that made (is making—- since we’re doing it again tomorrow) camp grandma the hit I was hoping for was our hour with Lakeside Watersports. Waterskiing and wake boarding have never been so much fun. Thanks to Mike and his super assistant.”

“There is a certain feeling you get when you meet people that WANT you to have a great experience! I can say with 100% certainty that this was the case when I got to try wake surfing with Chris and Paige! They were professional, made me feel safe, and successfully taught me how to get up and surf in under an hour! If your have ever considered any type of watersports, I say reach out and talk with them! They will make your experience GREAT!”

“I booked a surf lesson for my daughter. The team at Lakeside Watersports was excellent. She had a great session and will be going back! If you are spending time at the Lake Winnipesaukee make sure you experience surfing with Lakeside Watersports!”

“This was our second time out on the lake with Mike and his crew this summer, and it won’t be our last! We (two adults and our 11 year old daughter) had a blast trying various sports and received excellent instruction. The boat is brand new and very comfortable, and Mike and his team are friendly, helpful, and easygoing while also being focused on safety. Highly recommended!!”

“Staff was early, professional, and safe. The spotter and driver were super upbeat and supportive of helping my kids get up on skis. When we abandoned sling in favor of tubing, fun was had by all. Kids are already asking to go back. Only tip is to fill out waivers in advance to speed things up at the dock.”

“Mike and his team took a neighborhood group of 5 children for water sport lessons. They were all a little nervous at first but they returned very excited. They all had a great time. Thank you! We look forward to many more outings this summer.”

“We had a wonderful time. Your crew, especially the driver of the boat, were extremely knowledgeable, personable and friendly. Will definitely book again.”

“We had a great time with Mason & Nick from Lakeside! We went wake boarding and wake surfing. They gave some good instructions to help us improve and enjoy a great time on the lake. I can’t wait to go out on the lake with Lakeside again!”

“Just the best. Safe. Instructional. Fun! The BEST!!!!!my kids adore going out with Lakeside! They went yesterday and had an epic time on the new boat and loved swinging off of chicken rock!”

“Owner Chris and his crew are very professional and extremely easy going. Everyone had a blast tubing, skiing and just cruising in the boat. We’ll be back for sure.”

“We engaged Chris and crew to help us entertain a group of 14-year old boy/ girl visitors. Most kids were first time behind the boat, so my husband and I didn’t want the risk/responsibility to teach the kids behind our boat. EVERY kid that tried wake surfing and wake boarding (and tubing) was successful under the instruction of Chris, Mason and Ryan. The kids were ecstatic and told me the guys were “so cool”. It was the best decision we made in entertaining these kids! Highly recommend!!!”

“Chris and Mike are superb! Professional and great instructors. Highly recommend. Only wish is that the season were longer.”

“25th Birthday Celebration. The day was perfect to be on a water adventure. All of the boys had a blast and plan to return again.”

“My kids LOVE tubing and waterskiing with Mike and Chris. We’ve been going out on the lake with them for years and it is always a highlight of the summer (No matter how many times we go each summer).”

“DO THIS! I had not been on water skis since I was 10, but with Chris and Mike’s encouragement, got up and had a blast! You get wonderful, personalized attention on a very nice boat. One hour was perfect for my friend Carlos and me; we just wanted a sampling of what they had on offer (we are neither lake people nor country people so didn’t want to overdo it) but we DEFINITELY would go back, AND book first thing in the morning again (we went at 9am) when the lake is empty. :)”

“My kids had a wonderful evening out on the boat (which was a gorgeous boat btw). A great time water skiing and wakeboarding. They cannot wait to go back again. Highly recommended.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of using Mike and Chris and their support teams for over 5 years. My son learned how to waterski with them - their team will get in the water with your little ones to boost them up until they get the feel for it. He LOVES waterskiing. Their teams are patient, positive, adaptive and very safe; they proactively call out other boaters/Waverunners to ensure whoever is riding isn’t being tailgated. It’s easily the best bang-for-the buck for an experience I have every year.”

“Great fun, can’t wait to go again, amazing place, best time to ski in the late afternoon, sad summer is ending.”

“Thanks to Chris and Mike, our family has been enjoying Candlewood every summer for more years than I can count. Beginning when our kids were little and chicken rock and the swing were a big deal and now moving on to wakeboarding and sometimes water skiing, Lakeside has the best equipment and the best attitude imaginable. It’s not inexpensive, but it’s worth it. The college kids (a super nice Jack, this summer) always are great at instructions and when needed actually get into the water to help.”

“A great waterski experience with the crew. They were so professional, communicated well, and knowledgeable. The office was easy to find. They were on time with scheduled appointment. I have 9 more slalom lessons left and I can’t wait! I would highly recommend Lakeside Watersports!”

“They do a fantastic job and we keep coming back every year. Great customer service as well as equipment. We will be back in 2019.”

“The boys had the best day. So excited that Mike was able to fit us in and accommodate the time. Mike is so patient and kind and a great teacher. Thanks so much. Can’t wait to go again.”

“We go every year as a family and have a great time skiing with Lakeside. Good for novices and advanced.”

“Lakeside Watersports does a fantastic job of creating a really fun experience!! The choice of activities is great, the instructions are very helpful and the customer service is perfect!! I highly recommend!”

““We have been using Lakeside Watersports for years. Chris, Mike, and team have always be safe, professional, helpful, and fun. We have brought friends of ours with us on the boat and have sent several others to Lakeside separately. All have had a great experience. These guys are highly recommended.””

“Being on the boat with Chris and Mike is awesome - among our favorite activities of the summer in CT. They are professional, personable and kind, and they make it so easy to experience waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing. The boat and equipment are top notch. I can not recommend Lakeside Watersports enough!! The best!!!”

“Awesome experience wakeboarding yesterday. Excellent crew, boat and equipment. Wish I could come everyday!”

“My family and I had an amazing time on the lake with Lakeside Watersports. It was so much fun. Mike made sure we were able to do those things that interested us the most. He was very patient and kind dealing with my 4 and 6 year olds. We had such a good time that the time just flew by. I would recommend anyone to use Lakeside Watersports. They are professional, knowledgeable, helpful and tons of fun! Thanks again for a great day!”

“Great fun - waterskied and tubed - kids loved it, all agreed it was the most fun they had all week, even topped Sky Zone! Mike and Laura was awesome. :)”

“Fantastic experience! We all really enjoyed and was worth the drive to Candlewood Lake. Will definitely return and recommend you to others.”

“Polite, professional and patient. My kids and I had a blast tubing, skiing and jumping off chicken rock. We will be back.”

“felt safe and secure! our boat drivers, mike and josh were so helpful and calm and gave great compliments!”

“Great operation with every water toy available you can imagine. Professional, and courteous staff with great boat and efficient operation. Will definitely return.”

“We’ve been waterskiing, wakeboarding, surfing and tubing with Lakeside Watersports for a number of years. It’s always a great time. Mike, Chris and the rest of the staff are always super helpful and pleasant.”

“We had a great hour on the water ! New boat, excellent equipment and instruction! We felt really safe with our 2 kids in the boat and it was a heap of fun! I would highly recommend Lakeside water sports.”

“We took our first trip with lakeside water sports Friday afternoon, I have two younger children and they had a great time the staff is very easy going and patient and obviously have a ton of experience In all areas of react rational boating and candlewood lake! I have my own boat in candlewood but thought it would be great to have them help my wife and daughter wakesurf, wakeboard. It was perfect! We are booking another trip soon!”

“I have gone waterskiing all over the tri-state area and my favorite place to waterski is Lakeside Watersports in Danbury. They are always so pleasant and accommodating. They are located on a gorgeous lake too. Can’t beat the experience. I look forward to going back again soon.”

“My son skied for the first time thanks to the great Lakeside Watersports team! Looking forward to our next skiing adventure!”

“As always, my wife and I, along with our two teenage boys had a great time tubing with Lakeside Watersports.”

“What a fun Father’s Day. Committed to getting you up and out of the water - quickly jumped into the water to help our child (that has water anxieties) to get up and enjoy “walk on water”. When we were done the kids asked “can we come back next weekend”. Will use them again.”

“So much. Great guys who are super nice. I have been coming for years and they never disappoint. They make it easy and a pleasure. Truly love the experience!!!”

“We have been out on Candlewood Lake a few times now with Lakeside Watersports and always have a great time. Mike & Chris are professional, punctual, friendly — they will go at whatever pace and time frame you want - just a pleasure. We will definitely be back again! “”

“First session of the year. Beautiful weather, alone on the water, friendly staff, brand new boat, all kind of gears. Awesome experience. We’ll be back !”

“Another mint experience with Mike and Lakeside!! Only one more weekend left in the season. Don’t miss this outstanding family experience next year!! It gets better and better.”

“We love to go out with Lakeside Watersports! It’s great fun stay-cation activity for the whole family. We have had the pleasure of going out of their beautiful boat for the last 3 years. Chris and Mike are very helpful, professional and provide great equipment, and instruction. It’s a perfect for all ages and all abilities.”

“Grand Kids had a great time tubing. Got to use the skis I bought 50 years ago. Wish I knew about these guys sooner. They are fantastic. Will definitely be back next year.”

“Mike was great with my daughter for her slalom skiing outing. This is a top notch business that offers lots of fun especially for those that want to enjoy watersports and don’t have a boat. I would highly recommend!”

“I gifted a few hours of water-skiing to my husband and friend for their birthdays. I did some research on the best place to travel to from NYC, and given all of the positive comments for Lakeside, I decided to book with them. I have nothing but positive things to say about our day on the boat. Mike was very professional and made the experience just as enjoyable as we hoped it would be. We all want to come back next year!”

“My kids and their friends always have a fantastic time with Lakeside and always beg for more time! This was our second summer tubing, waterskiing, and kneeboarding with them and each time we’ve gone it’s been great.”

“My whole family loves lakeside water sports... they are super friendly and helpful, excellent equipment and wonderful service! I highly recommend them!”

“Hands down, Lakeside Watersports is the best at what they do, great boat, equipment, people — and Candlewood Lake is a terrific place to ski. Our 3rd year doing this trip, always exceeds expectations. Thanks Chris et al.”

“Our annual summer outing with Chris, and this year Mason, was a blast! My 11 and 14 year old boys love it. The instruction is perfect and equipment top-notch. We’ll be back again next summer and most likely book a 3rd hour it’s so much fun!”

“We love Lakeside! Both Chris and Mike are great and really fun. My kids go every summer and get to try new activities each time. If necessary, the assistants get in the water with you to help get you up and show the correct positioning. We love it and only wish there was more time left this summer to go again. Looking forward to next season already!”

“Every summer we just hire Lakeside instead of owning a boat. No maintenance or storage for us. We just step on the boat and step off when we are done. All the kids are now great at watersports and we have a super fun time. Can’t recommend Lakeside enough. Chris and Mike are the epitome of professionalism and safety is paramount. All the staff is outstanding. Why own a boat when Lakeside exists?”

“My husband and I went waterskiing (and wakeboarding) with Lakeside Watersports this weekend and had the best time. We went twice in two days because we had such a great experience, once with Chris and once with Mike. They are both wonderful teachers, talented drivers, and very knowledgeable and patient. They also have top-of-the-line equipment and brand new boats. I can’t say enough great things about Lakeside Watersports. Looking forward to coming back!”

“This was our 4th summer using Lakeside Watersports. We love our afternoons out on Candlewood Lake! My kids, now ages 12, 15 and 17, love being able to wake board, water ski, wake surf and tube all in one afternoon. Mike and Chris are so flexible and helpful. They are happy to do whatever you want. The boats are comfortable and new. It’s a great family outing!”

“My family and I have gone on Candlewood lake every summer with Mike and Chris (through lakeside watersports) for the past 7 years. They’ve done everything from awesome tubing rides to having my 75 year old grandfather water ski one last time for his birthday. They have excellent customer service and ensure that we always have a ton of fun!”

“My son had a great time and loved the options of water skiing , wake boarding and tubing. Mason was the best!!”

“We have used Lakeside water sports multiple times over the last two summers for our daughter to go waterskiing. They are very patient, professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend them wholeheartedly for any individual or family whether they are beginners or life long enthusiasts. They completely customize the experience to meet your needs.”

“We had a great time, the kids loved it! The staff was nice and professional. We’ll definitely try it again sometime.”

“Lakeside sports was a great choice. The driver and spotter were amazing and knowledgeable about the Lake and all of the water sports we wanted to do. Would definitely recommend them and we will be out again soon.”

“We have been customers of Lakeside for the last few years and have been out with Mike and Chris several times. They offer such a terrific service and we will keep coming back! They have helped my son and I learn to wake surf, our new favorite activity! Plus we have been out to wake board, waterski and tube. I HIGHLY recommend Lakeside!!!”

“We scheduled a trip for a tour of the lake as an after work activity. Mike shared the history of the lake and interesting stories throughout our tour. It was a great way to end the day.”

“we took our four grandchildren and their parents for a 90 minute session at lakeside and it was the highlight of our week’s getaway with them. the kids did water skiing ( some better than others) and we all did tubing which was a blast. i would highly recommend a visit wit them. they are everything that their websites says that they are.”

“Great summertime family experience. Chris and his employees were very helpful as we were first time waterskiers and wakeboarders. They had lots of tips and were very patient with us. The equipment was great and the boat was brand new! A day full of laughs and fun. We will definitely be back.”

“My 14 and 11 year old sons and 12 year old nephew had a great time tubing and waterskiing/ learning to ski. I had fun watching them from the boat. A safe and thoroughly enjoyable experience. We’ll be back soon!”

“I went with the family and both my boys were afraid to water ski and the staff were so patient and accommodating and in the end we ended our trip early and they didn’t bill us the full amount. I would highly recommend them for a great time on the lake for tubing swimming and water skiing ”

“I had a large group that fit more than the capacity of the boat and Lakeside Watersports was willing to go back and forth to change passengers as we wanted. They were very flexible. They gave great guidance for wake boarding. It was a great time! I can’t wait to use them again next summer.”

“We have been out with Lakeside on multiple occasions and we always love it! My husband and I wakeboard / wakesurf and our daughters (age 3 and 5) just love being out on the water especially at speed :). Its a great family experience because we all get to have some fun! Mike & Chris and the employees of Lakeside are always charming and helpful.”

“these guys were really great. me and my girl enjoyed the full hr. great workout at the same time. lol. will def have to do this again.”

“Great business, great owners. Easy and fun. Highly recommend! They are solid instructors. We will be back again.”

“As usual we had a great day out wakeboarding, waterskiing and tubing with lakeside watersports. The team is on time, very professional, and extremely helpful and instructive for beginners. Boat and equipment are top notch! ”

“Never ever to experts- this is the place to send it! They have everything you could possibly need to enjoy watersports and candlewood lake. Super nice and professional crew running the show-Top notch.”

“Awesome time on the boat waterskiing and tubing with Mason and Weston. It was our kids first time waterskiing and the guides were great teachers and guides. Super efficient with the gear and boat, and also really motivating and positive with the kids. They knew the lake like the back of their hand and took us to a cliff jump, that we would have never found on our own. The kids loved it! Thank you! We will definitely be back this summer!”

“Great owners and great boats. I do not need to go on vacation since this company offers everything I need for a fabulous watersport experience. Professional, and always on time for appointments. Wonderful time.”

“Friendly crew. Nice boat. Well run set up. enjoyed our time on the lake. ( a little hard to find location.)”

“I took my 12-year old granddaughter, Isabella, waterskiing yesterday (her first time) and Mason, the instructor/boat operator and Jack, his assistant were terrific. Mason helped Isabella feel comfortable and gave her very helpful instructions. She was thrilled to get up on the skis for a couple of long runs and we are going back next week so her grandfather can show off his skiing and she can do it again!”

“Driver and spotter were awesome. Such a great night. Convenient, friendly, perfect. Thanks again. We will definitely be back.”

“This is our second year Wake Boarding with Lakeside. We will never be able to say enough about this wonderful family experience. Mike, Chris, Matt, Mason and all their staff are professional, supportive and knowledgeable. We have really progressed under their guidance. They have helped us introduce two other families to joy and fun of Wake Boarding teaching with patience and All of us always have a great time. Thank you Lakeside family for making our time on Candlewood Lake excellent.”

“My kids and nephew went out with Mike for Wake Surfing. He was patient and instructive! Good day for all! Highly recommend and love the lakeside pickup option!!!”

“We have spent a few hours each summer with Lakeside Watersport, and never been disappointed. Mason and Connor were just as helpful and encouraging ( and as nice) as Chris and Mike, the owners. Had a fabulous day!”

“I can’t give enough positive stars to Chris and his staff for another wonderful evening on the water. We waterskied and tubed and had great conversation. This is a great activity for parents and children. Thanks so much! ”

“First time waterskiing for my 11 year old son. The lesson was punctual and very safe. The boat and equipment were in excellent condition and the staff was encouraging and very helpful. Don’t miss this wonderful experience.”

“My husband and I drove in from NYC and spent 90 minutes on the lake which was the perfect amount of time for two of us to ski a good amount. We went out with Mike and Matt to ski and slalom and they were excellent driver and instructors. I grew up skiing but my husband is less experienced and he got up for the first time on a slalom! So happy to have found Lakeside Watersports and will definitely be back.”

“Mike and Will did a fantastic job of entertaining our entire family. They’re knowledgeable about all kinds of water sports and patient and helpful with all ages. Spending the morning on the lake with Lakeside Watersports is one of the highlights of our Fourth of July weekend tradition.”

“We’ve been tubing with Chris for three summers now and think the world of him! He’s super friendly, an experienced boater and very professional. He has a brand new state of the art speed boat every summer. He’s also terrific with all ages, esp. teenagers! We’ve mostly gone tubing but he’s also a terrific water skiing instructor. Candlewood is a really nice location as well. Go for it!!! You will not be disappointed!!!”

“Our family had a wonderful time on the lake. Connor & Mason were great - very helpful and friendly during our 2 hour trip. We’ll definitely be back.”

“We had a great time out on the lake! The kids had so much fun tubing Definitely plan on contacting you again :) Thanks”

“Great time on the lake! Everything was perfect; water temp, weather, and of course a great boat and staff! Ready for next time and bringing my friend!”

“Awesome as usual!! Chris and Conner did a fantastic job Sunday afternoon cruising our family and friends around Candlewood. Enjoying our favorite family activity for the 5th summer season. Three more trips booked this week-can’t wait!”

“I wanted to give my teenage daughter a water ski lesson and I wasn’t expecting much. I figured I’d be lucky if the guys driving the boat weren’t on drugs, or macho, or dumb. I expected a beaten up boat in diabolical condition. Well, this place is super clean, professional, the owner and crew are well turned out, educated, kind, friendly. I could not find a single fault. The boats are new, changed every year. This was worth every penny and every minute. We’re going back again in a few days.”

“We went this past weekend with 4 children .... we could not have been happier with the experience. Lakeside water sports was so professional, Mike was patient and kind and excellent with the kids, the boat and equipment were clean and in great condition. Excellent time.”

“We have been skiing, wake boarding, tubing, wake surfing, etc. with Chris & Mike and their staff for at least 4 years. We love them! They are personable, knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic and good teachers, no matter what your ability is! We always have a fantastic time with them on Candlewood Lake. It is super easy to enjoy watersports with them - don’t need to bring anything but a towel. Lakeside Watersports rocks!!!”

“Our three daughters had a blast. We went water skiing this past Sunday at Lakeside Watersport with our three daughters. They had troubles in the past and we wanted to give them a new opportunities to learn with some pros. Chris (one of the owners) and his colleagues Connors took the five of us early since there was an empty spot. Two of our three daughters managed to rise on their first try. With Chris’ patience, our third daughter was able to rise too. So I can tell you it was a hit.”

“My buddy and I have a tradition where we start out our summer by wakesurfing with the guys at Lakeside Watersports. They are awesome folks who are helpful, kind, and all around good people. They will ensure that you have a safe and fun time out on beautiful Candlewood Lake.”

“We normally drop the boat in the water and try to teach and entertain the kids ourselves. This year as we are only here a short bit I was looking to rent a boat when I stumbled across Lakeside. The best stumbling I could have possibly managed. The agreed to pick us up on lake - spot on time! The agreed to provide different activities from tubes, wake-boards to water-skis. They were pleasant, good instructors and safe. The kids had an absolute blast! So did I! Highly recommended!”

“Awesome service. Had a ton of fun! Got an hour for my girlfriend. This place makes it easy, safe and affordable. Also, I think they’re the only game around.”