The two‐dimensional stochastic equation for ray acoustics is used to study sound propagation in turbulent wakes generated by ocean‐going vehicles. It is assumed that both surface and underwater wakes can be represented by two‐dimensional axisymmetric refractive‐index fields. Random inhomogeneities are included in the fields by stochastically varying the refractive index. Ray plots and intensity contours are presented for a number of typical wake configurations. The sound‐channeling effect of wakes is clearly demonstrated.