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GUIDE TO LAKE ARLINGTON :: SUMMARY OF LAKE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The provisions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife code are applicable
to and shall regulate activity on Lake Arlington.
- Lake Arlington and its parks strictly prohibit:
- Swimming, wading or tubing.
- Possession and consumption of alcohol or drugs.
- Littering.
- Open ground fires.
- All watercraft must have a Lake Permit before
launching.
- No person shall launch a boat or other craft on Lake Arlington
except at points designated and authorized by the City
of Arlington.
- All boating traffic rules involving passing, crossing and
overtaking shall be observed.
- Persons under the age of 13 are prohibited from operating a
motorboat. Persons between the ages of 13 and 16 must successfully
complete a Boater Education Course.
- All persons involved in skiing, jet skiing and other similar
activities must wear a personal floatation device at all times.
- Personal Watercraft shall conform to the state rules and
regulations (Chapter 571) while in operation on Lake
Arlington.
- Engaging in fishing, boating, skiing or other activities in or
upon Lake Arlington in areas designated as restricted and/or
marked by buoys is prohibited.
- Placing, operating or keeping any craft commonly referred to as
a competition-type motorboat, houseboat, airboat or raft is
prohibited.
- The operator of any boat involved in an accident resulting in
injury, or in damage to property, shall report the accident
immediately to the Arlington Police Department.
- The state registration number assigned to your watercraft must
be permanently affixed to both sides of your watercraft in such a
position as to be easily identified and must be up to date
according to state law.
- Operators must not operate any watercraft at a rate of speed
greater than will permit him/her to bring such watercraft to a
stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
- All buoy traffic markings designating "No Ski, Restricted,
and No Wake" zones must be observed at all times.
- Remember: Think boating safety first and please show courtesy to
others at Lake Arlington!
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