Paddling Waterbury There are two 5 mph/no-wake zones, which, with the protection by the 200’ law Reservoir and right-of-way laws, provide areas for quiet uses. Paddlers, please try to stay in Boating Guide these quiet-use zones during times of heavy summer weekend and evening traffic when convenient. The more courtesy that is extended to motor-boaters, the more courtesy paddlers may expect in return. For further information, contact the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir, 802-244-8683.

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Law Enforcement Emergency: call 911 or Waterbury Enjoy and share beautiful Ambulance Service: 802-244-5003 Waterbury Reservoir and protect Violations: should be reported to VT State this special place within the Mt. Police: 802-229-9191. Mansfield State Forest. Waterbury Information: The complete booklet of laws Reservoir offers unique on boating may be obtained from the VT recreational opportunities for Dept. of Public Safety, State Police Marine fishing, canoeing, kayaking, Division, 277 St. George Rd, Williston VT swimming, and other quiet uses, 05495; tel: 802-878-7111 ext 2014. as well as motor-boating, including Other uses of public water rules may be using personal watercraft, and obtained from the VT Natural Resources water skiing. The current boating Board, National Life Records Center Bldg, rules represent an effort to Drawer 20, Montpelier VT 05620-3201; tel: manage potentially conflicting uses 802-828-3309. so that all uses may be enjoyed in a reasonable and safe manner.

These rules include increased 5 The The 200 200 Foot Law: Law: “A “Aperson person shall shallnot not operate any vessel except a sailboard or a mph/no-wake zones. Please be police or emergency vessel, within 200’ of the shoreline, a person in the water, a operate any vessel except a sailboard or a This pamphlet is published by the courteous and considerate to policecanoe, or emergencyrowboat orvessel, other within vessel, 200’ ofan anchored or moored vessel containing any person, anchorages or docks, except at a speed of less than five miles per hour Waterbury Reservoir Coalition and has those you meet on the lake. the shoreline, a person in the water, a which does not create a wake.” Title 23, VSA, Chapter 29, 3311 (c) (1) been reviewed by the VT Natural Respect the environment. Please canoe, rowboat or other vessel, an don’t litter or pollute. anchored or moored vessel containing any Resources Board, the VT Dept. of Public person, or anchorages or docks, except at a Safety and the VT Agency of Natural speed of less than five miles per hour which Resources does not create a wake.” Title 23, VSA, 6/10 Chapter 29, 3311 (c) (1)

Required Safety Equipment All Vessels Milfoil, Zebra Mussels and Fishing Smallmouth bass, rainbow and brown trout Life Preservers: Every vessel must carry at Age Limit: No person under the age of 12 Other Aquatic Nuisances are the primary sport-fish. There are also least one US Coast Guard approved may operate a motorboat exceeding six Please comply with state guidelines and yellow perch and brown bullhead. Fishing personal flotation device (PFD) for each horsepower. No person under age 16 may laws to avoid the spread of aquatic licenses are required for persons 15 or older. person on board. A PFD must be worn by operate a personal watercraft. nuisances in Vermont. Always check your Information on fishing licenses, regulations, every person under age 12 on all vessels, Certificate of boating education: No vessel before launching and make sure and fisheries’ management should be and under age 16 on a sailboard, and by all person born after Jan 1, 1974 may that your boat and trailer are free of any directed to the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife; tel: persons on a personal watercraft. operate a motorboat without a certificate mussels or plant fragments. Transporting 802-241-3700. Lights: Between sunset and sunrise a of boating education which must be in his such nuisances is illegal and carries red/green light fore, and a white light aft or her possession. Contact VT State heavy penalties. Remove all water from visible from all directions, are required for Police Marine Division for information. Environment & Special Events live-wells, bilges and engines and allow motorboats when underway. Manually Alcohol & Drugs: Operating a vessel equipment to dry completely. Wildlife: Herons, osprey, loons, ducks, propelled boats must display a lantern in time while under the influence of alcohol or mergansers, moose, deer, beaver, and other to present a collision. drugs is forbidden and is punishable by wildlife are sensitive to boat traffic, including fine and suspension of boat operating Right-of-way / Boat Handling canoes. Please give them a wide berth. It is a privileges. Water Skiing punishable offense to kill or harass any water Approach: When two boats are bird through the operation of a boat on any Slalom Courses: The two courses approaching head-on, each shall bear to Personal Watercraft Vermont lake. maintained by the Green Mountain Water the right. At an angle, the boat on the right Litter: Please pick up any litter you find on or Skiers (GMWS) are available to the general Age: Persons under age 16 may not has the right-of-way. Powerboats should around the lake. Help keep the lake beautiful. public (see map). Course #1 may be located operate a personal watercraft (Jet Ski). yield the right-of-way to all canoes, Carry all your trash away with you. Please in the northern arm of the reservoir or in the Noise: Personal watercraft, by law, may kayaks, rowboats, sailboats, and wind don’t litter. alternate locations noted on the map, and not be operated in a manner or at a speed surfers, and other non-motorized craft. Noise: Sound carries and even amplifies course #2 is near blush hill. For GMWS that causes the exhaust jet to come out of Wakes: Wakes must not endanger over the water, especially in calm weather guidelines for slalom course use, you are the water. This is to avoid an increase in anyone. Canoes and small boats are and at night. Please respect the desire for encouraged to contact the GMWS, 802-244- the noise level or pitch above that especially vulnerable to wakes. You are fishing and quiet enjoyment of the lake by 1756 or www.greenmountainwaterskiers.com experienced in normal operation on responsible for any act of yours which controlling noise, especially in the evenings PFD: A water skier must wear an approved smooth water. endangers or jeopardizes the safety, life, and mornings. personal flotation device. For bare footing, Nighttime: Personal watercraft may not or property of another person. Boats with Concerts: Occasional Sunday afternoon instead of a PFD, a barefoot wetsuit may be be operated at nighttime. deep wakes should avoid traveling along concerts by the Waterbury Community Band used. the shoreline to avoid erosion and are performed on pontoon boats near the Observer: There must be an observer in the swimmers. Waterbury Center Day Use State Park. boat (in addition to the operator) who is at Please limit motorboat usage in that area least 12 years old. No observer is required Swimming when concerts are in progress. only when using a regulation slalom course, Special Events: Exceptions to the 5 mph/no- and only if the boat is an American Water Ski Designated Areas: Swimming areas at wake zones may be made when authorized Association approved tow boat and, the the two state parks are marked by orange by the State Police Marine division for special driver is a minimum of 18 years of age. flags. All vessels, including manually events such as fishing and water-ski propelled craft, are prohibited from tournaments. entering these designated public

swimming areas. Watch out for swimmers in other areas as well.