or when accompanied by a competent person in Aquatic Invasive Species ROCK LAKE a boat. Rock Lake currently has the following invasive species:  Swimming more than 150 feet from the shore Chinese mystery snail, banded mystery snail, curly-leaf between sunset and sunrise is not allowed. pondweed, Eurasian water milfoil, rusty crayfish, yel- low iris, and zebra mussels. Recreational Rules Snorkel/Skin/Scuba Diving Limitations  Persons participating in scuba diving, snorkeling Aquatic Invasive Species Laws or underwater spear fishing beyond 150 feet  It is illegal to launch or place a vehicle, boat, boat from shore must display a diver’s flag. trailer, equipment or gear into the water if an aquatic plant or animal is attached. Fishing - Size and Daily Limits  It is illegal to transport on a public highway a vehi- cle, boat, boat trailer, equipment or gear, if an Species Season Minimum Daily Limit Length aquatic plant or animal is attached.  It is illegal to use a live prohibited fish invasive spe- Bass ** 14 inches 5 in total cies or live non-native crayfish as fishing bait. Northern Pike ** 26 inches 2 in total Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Steps Bluegill, sunfish, All Year None 25 in total - It is the Law: crappie, perch  INSPECT your boat, trailer, and equipment. Walleye ** 15 inches 5 in total  REMOVE all attached aquatic plants, animals, and Bullhead, rough All Year None None mud before launching and before leaving the water fish, rock bass access.  DRAIN all water from boat, motor, bilge, live wells, ** 1st Saturday in May to 1st Sunday in March bait containers and all equipment before leaving the water access. Littering  NEVER MOVE plants or live fish away from a wa-  It is illegal to dump refuse, garbage, or plastics terbody. into or on the water, ice, shore, or upon public  DISPOSE of unwanted bait and other animals and or private property. aquatic plants in the trash.  BUY minnows from a Wisconsin bait dealer.  Use leftover minnows only under certain condi- tions: You may take leftover minnows away from Reporting Violations any water and use them again on that same water.  Violations to these rules and regulations can be You may use leftover minnows on other waters reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff De- only if no lake or river water or other fish were partment at 920-674-7310 or the DNR at 1- added to the container. 800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367) or #367 from your cell phone (free for US Cellular cus- tomers).  To email a report of violation not in progress: This pamphlet is provided to you by the Jefferson County [email protected]. Land & Water Conservation Department in cooperation  Include the following items when reporting a with the Joint Rock Lake Committee. To receive violation: boat certificate of number, violation, additional copies, please contact the Water Resources Management Specialist at 920-674-7121. location, and time and date of incident. Updated August 2016 Rock Lake Recreational Rules (updated August 2016)

person at least 18 years old who is designated Many people enjoy Rock Lake because of its good by the parent or guardian water quality, and fish and wildlife habitat. Several - they have successfully completed a DNR- state and local rules govern its use to help ensure Slow-no-wake areas accepted boating safety course the safety of citizens and to protect Rock Lake’s in Rock Lake  Persons 16 years old and older and born on or quality into the future. This pamphlet lists some of after 01/01/89 may operate a motorboat only if the rules applying to recreational activities in Rock they have completed a DNR-accepted boating Lake. It is important to note that violation of these safety course. rules can result in fines and enforcement actions. The rules included here are not a complete list, and Age Restrictions – Personal Watercraft are subject to change. Please contact the appropri-  A person under 12 years of age may not operate ate government official for further details. State  Personal watercraft must be operated at slow-no- a personal watercraft. boating and fishing regulations can be found on the wake speed within:  A person born on or after 1/1/89 and at least 12 DNR website: http://dnr.wi.gov - 100 feet of any other vessel years old may operate a personal watercraft only - 100 feet of a pier, dock, raft, or buoyed restricted if they have successfully completed a DNR- areas accepted boating safety course. Boat Launches - 200 feet of shore  The launch fee must be paid to use the Town Other Boating Rules boat launches from May 1 through September 30. Water Skiing, Tubing, Aquaplaning, etc.  Vessels should always be operated at speeds  The launch fee must be paid to launch or remove  Water skiing, tubing, aquaplaning, and similar activi- which allow for adequate time and distance re- watercraft at the City boat launches throughout ties are not allowed between 7:00 pm and 10:00 am. quired to stop or avoid an accident. the year.  A Coast Guard approved life preserver must be  It is illegal to operate a motorboat or manipulate  The launch permit must be displayed on the front worn when water skiing, tubing, aquaplaning, or simi- water skis or similar device while under the influ- windshield of the launching vehicle. lar activity. ence of alcohol or drugs.  When a vessel is towing a person on waterskis or  Motorboats and personal watercraft must be op- Slow-No-Wake Times and Areas other device, the operator must have a competent erated in a responsible manner. Maneuvers that Slow-No-Wake – the slowest possible speed so as to person on board to act as an observer. endanger people or property are prohibited. maintain steerage control.  Vessels involved in towing may not come within 100  Vessels must not operate closer than 100 feet  Boats must operate at slow-no-wake between feet of other vessels, buoy-marked swimming areas, from any diver’s flag or any swimmer unless the sunset and sunrise. or public boat landings. vessel is part of the diving operation or is assisting  Buoyed restricted areas and ecologically signifi- the swimmer. cant areas are slow-no-wake at all times and in- Personal Watercraft  Navigation lights must be on from sunset to sun- clude the Mill Pond, Korth Bay (from White Oak  Personal watercraft may not be operated between rise, and during periods of restricted visibility. Drive in the north to just north of the Elm Point sunset and sunrise.  The following must be authorized by the Lake boat launch), Schultz Bay (from the east side of Mills Town Board: boat race, regatta, water ski Rock Lake Park to the south side of Ferry Park), Age Restrictions – Motorboats meet, or other water sporting event or exhibi- and Marsh Lake. Please see map.  A person under 10 years of age may not operate a tion.  Boats must operate at slow-no-wake speed with- motorboat. in 100 feet of shore, piers, docks, rafts, and  Persons 10 or 11 years old may operate a motorboat Swimming buoyed restricted areas. only if accompanied by an adult.  Swimming from an unoccupied boat is not al-  Persons 12-15 years old may operate a motorboat lowed. under either of the following two conditions:  Swimming more than 150 feet from the shore is - they are accompanied by an parent, guardian, or a not allowed unless in a designated swimming zone