The Upper and Lower Lough Erne are excellent locations for powered water-sports. Powerboating, waterskiing, and wakeboarding are particularly popular on both lakes. The channels between the islands and the broad river sections offer wind protection and flatter water, favouring wakeboarding and waterskiing.
There are several freely accessible slipways suitable for launching boats and personal watercraft. Powerboating training and coaching sessions for wakeboarding and waterskiing are available from various clubs on the lake.