Boating Regulation & Safety

·  No-wake zone (< 5 mph) within 150 feet of the shoreline.

·  Motorized boats may not operate to within 75 feet of floats or markers that designate swimming areas.

·  Limit boat to headway speed when within 150 feet of a swimmer, ramp, raft or float

·  Maximum speed limit 45 mph for all watercraft including jet skis.

·  No wake-jumping. 

·  Furnish your boat per all MA state safety requirements.

·  All kayakers/canoeists must wear a PFD (life preserver) from September 15 to May 15.

·  Be courteous to fishermen, non-motorized boaters, & swimmers.

·  If towing a skier/tuber, the spotter (not the driver) keeps eyes on skier/tuber all the time.

·  All watercraft launched at the public boat launch must be inspected first.

·  See also www.boat-ed.com/massachusetts/handbook/book.html

All Regulations Enforced by Massachusetts Environmental Police

To report violations: (800) 632-8075