Safety and Regulations

Lake Beulah Boating Ordinance Reminders

See all Boating Ordinances at the townofeasttroy.com website. Also, see WI DRN Boating Laws.

Slow No Wake

200' from shore.
100' from any pier, raft, structure, anchored boat, skin diver's flag, swimmer, etc.
While traversing any channel on Lake Beulah.

Speed Restrictions

Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: Slow no wake only from 6:00pm to 10:00am.
A boater must travel no faster than is reasonable and prudent under existing conditions.

Skiing, Wakeboarding & Tubing

Skiing, wakeboarding & tubing are allowed from 10:00am until sunset, Monday thru Friday, between 10:00am until 6:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Skiing, wakeboarding & tubing on Mill Lake must be in the counterclockwise direction (see map).
Weekends and holidays: one tow rope allowed behind a boat at a time.
Skier / wakeboarder / tuber and boat must stay clear of areas requiring no wake. Pulling skiers from shore and / or dropping them off is prohibited.
Each boat towing a skier must have one competent observer in the boat, in addition to the driver, or the driver must have a wide-angle rearview mirror.

Personal Water Craft (PWCS)

All boating laws apply to PWCs.
PWCs must maintain slow no wake when closer than 100' to any other craft.
It is illegal to operate a PWC while facing backwards.
Towing a skier: the PWC msut be designed for at least three people: driver, competent observer plus vacant seat in case skier needs transport.

In Addition

Sailboats have the right of way.
All boats must have a Coast Guard Approved PFD for each person on board.
Front and rear lights required after sunset.
Operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is illegal.

Town of East Troy Police Emergency - Call 911

Non-emergency 262-642-3700

Police Marine Unit Monitors VHF Channel 72

From Chief of Police:

Code of Ethics
LBPIA Defibrillator Thank You
Letter to LBPIA Members

East Troy Municipal Code

Safety in the Summer

Whether you ski, fish, swim, kayak, wakeboard or just cruise around, please respect the lake environs and other users. Read our boating laws and ordinances that are in place to keep everyone safe.

Wisconsin Boating–Required Equipment Checklist

Be Safe on the Ice in Winter

A frozen lake may look solid, but it is fraught with danger. Here are some articles and videos that highlight the precautions to take, equipment to carry, and how to survive in an emergency situation.

5 Tips for Staying Safe While Ice Fishing

This article includes recommendations of 5 things to remember when ice fishing.

These tips are from ArgosGirl who is a Blogger, Aquatic Ecologist, Volunteer, and obsessed with all things fish.

Safety on the Hard Water
This article covers what falling into icy water is like, how it affects your body and tips on how to survive. The demonstration is done by Adam Walton who is the owner of Pike Pole Fishing Guide Service, located in Southern Wisconsin.

PIER Rules

Before you put in a pier…

consult the WI DNR Pier Planner AND the Town of East Troy, and Walworth County for applicable ordinances.

From the Pier Planner:

RESPONSIBLE PARTIES

“Friends, neighbors or a contractor may assist with installation and maintenance, but owners are responsible for following requirements, obtaining any necessary permits, and for maintenance after construction.”

For more on Pier Regulations go here.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

To find the latest information regarding your lake property, pier ordinances, permits, etc. visit the following websites: