Deep Creek Lake offers many wonderful opportunities. With the ever-increasing number of boaters, everyone shares responsibility for working together to ensure our waters are clean and safe. Invest the time to educate yourself in the necessary safe practices by reviewing the following laws and safety tips.
REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO DEEP CREEK LAKE:
-Vessels may not exceed 26 feet in length, except pontoon boats, which may not exceed 30 feet.
-Vessels must be muffled so as not to exceed the state noise level limit of 88 decibels.
-Engines may not exceed the manufacturers’ recommended capacity or a displacement of 550 cubic inches- whichever is less.
-Houseboats are not permitted.
-Parasailing is not permitted.
-No garbage, sewage or other waste may be discharged into the water.
-Aircraft are prohibited on both the lake and buffer strip unless prior approval has been obtained from the Department of Natural Resources.
-Hovercraft and personal watercraft (Jet Skis, Sea Doos, etc.) may not be operated on the lake between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from July 1 through Labor Day.
