250-020-0005
Applicability of Terms

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, prohibitions and/or speed limitations, where provided, shall not apply to vessels operated by federal, state or local governments, or their agents having jurisdiction and when operating in the conduct of official business on an otherwise regulated body of water.

(2) The Director may issue special exemption permits to allow limited research, commercial or marine event boat operations in areas closed to motorboat use or otherwise regulated by OAR 250, divisions 20, 21, and 30. These permits shall not be issued for normal recreational boating activities or for operations that can reasonably be carried out without use of a motorboat or within existing motorized restrictions. The Director may condition the permits to minimize the impacts to the waterway and other users.

(3) As used in this division, "towed watersports" means all activities in which one or more persons moves under or upon the surface of the water as a result of being towed by a motorboat or being propelled forward by the wake produced by a motorboat. Equipment used in towed watersports may include but is not limited to water skis, wake surf boards, wakeboards, knee boards, inflatable devices, stand-up paddleboards, and hydrofoils.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
MB 6-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-16-93
MB 19-1985, f. & ef. 11-22-85
MB 5-1981, f. & ef. 8-31-81

250-020-0013
Boat Operations in Baker County

(1) Anthony Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(2) Balm Creek Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(3) Brownlee Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed from a point 200 feet upstream of the west launching ramp to a point 200 feet downstream of the east launching ramp at Hewitt County Park.

(4) Higgins Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(5) Phillips Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the area known as the Union Creek Inlet, beginning at a point approximately 500 feet south of the Union Creek Boat Launching Ramp and proceeding easterly across the inlet to a point on the opposite shore as marked.

(6) Unity Reservoir: A person must not operate a boat below the buoy line near the spillway of Unity Dam.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 7-3-06
OSMB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-00
MB 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 4-4-97
MB 2-1987, f. 4-20-87, ef. 5-1-87
MB 5-1983, f. 9-13-83, ef. 9-16-83
MB 9-1978, f. & ef. 12-21-78, Renumbered from 250-020-0165
MB 50, f. 4-2-73, ef. 4-15-73
MB 45, f. 8-25-69
MB 26, f. 7-20-64

250-020-0031
Boat Operations on Lake Oswego in Clackamas County

(1) A person must not moor a boat more than 20 feet from shore and leave it unoccupied, except when secured to a dock.

(2) A person must not operate a boat in excess of:

(a) 6 MPH within 100 feet of the shore, a swimmer, a canoe, or within areas marked by buoys;

(b) 6 MPH through channels, canals, and bridges;

(c) 8 MPH in unrestricted areas during the time period ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise;

(d) 40 MPH in unrestricted areas during the time period ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.

(3) A person must not operate a paddleboard more than 100 feet from shore or under any bridge.

(4) A person must not moor a boat or raft to any navigation buoy or marker.

(5) A person operating a boat while picking up or standing by a person in the water must completely stop the boat’s motor.

(6) A person operating a boat towing a water skier must:

(a) Operate the boat so that the boat and skier in tow remain 100 feet or more from shore, except when performing a safe take-off or landing. A safe take-off is considered “safe” only when it is accomplished without risk to any swimmers or craft. A safe landing is considered “safe” on Lake Oswego when it is accomplished without risk to any swimmers or craft, the boat remains 100 feet or more from shore, and the skier remains in the area of water bounded by the extended property lines of the property from which the skier is skiing. The red buoys placed at intervals around the lake shall be deemed to mark a distance of 100 feet from shore;

(b) When performing a safe take-off, operate the boat as straight as practicable from shore;

(c) Proceed in a counter clockwise pattern, which is west on the north side of the lake, and east on the south of the lake;

(d) When undertaking a safe take-off or landing, keep as far distant as possible from adjoining docks, floats, and the shoreline;

(e) If a skier falls when more than 50 feet from shore or a float, return at once to the downed skier giving due regard to the safety of any other skiers it may be towing.

(7) A person must not operate a boat behind anyone being towed closer than 300 feet nor cross the towing boat's bow less than 200 feet nor alongside the towed person(s) closer than 100 feet.

(8) A person must not operate a motorboat for the purposes of towed watersports in the following locations:

(a) Under any bridge;

(b) South of the buoy at the entrance to, and within, Blue Heron Bay, except that families living on the Bay may tow surfboards or similar equipment at low speeds;

(c) West of the buoy at the entrance to, and within West Bay, except that families living on the Bay may tow surfboards or similar equipment at low speeds;

(d) On the inlet canal;

(e) On the canal leading from Main Lake to Lakewood Bay;

(f) At the east end of the Main Lake between the buoy and the swim resort;

(g) On Kelok Bay (between Alder and Maple Circles) southwest of buoy at mouth of bay;

(h) West of the buoy at the west end of Lakewood Bay.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 3-2019, amend filed 01/28/2019, effective 02/01/2019
MB 60-1974, f & ef. 7-25-74, Renumbered from 250-020-0012
MB 60-1974(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-2-74

250-020-0033
Boat Operations in Clackamas County

(1) Clackamas River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed from the Highway 99 Bridge downstream to the Willamette River from May 1 through October 15.

(2) Molalla River: A person must not use a jet pump drive to propel a boat upstream of the Highway 99 Bridge.

(3) Tualatin River: A person must not operate a boat for the purpose of towed watersports.

(4) North Fork Reservoir:

(a) A person must not use a jet pump drive to propel a boat above a point 2.3 miles upstream of the North Fork Dam.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed on that portion of the reservoir north of Highway 224 known as North Arm or within 200 feet of the entrance to North Arm, as marked.

(5) Roslyn Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 5-2021, temporary amend filed 04/30/2021, effective 05/03/2021 through 06/18/2021
OSMB 7-2019, temporary amend filed 07/22/2019, effective 07/22/2019 through 12/31/2019
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
Reverted to OSMB 11-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-01
Temporary suspended by OSMB 7-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-13-14 thru 7-31-14
OSMB 6-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-10-14 thru 7-31-14
Reverted to OSMB 11-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-01
OSMB 8-2010(Temp), f. 5-6-10, cert. ef. 6-1-10 thru 8-31-10
Reverted to OSMB 11-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-01
OSMB 3-2004(Temp), f. 7-14-04, cert. ef. 7-15-04 thru 8-31-04
OSMB 11-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-01
OSMB 7-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-00
Renumbered from 250-020-0143, MB 21-1987, f. 12-31-87, ef. 1-1-88
MB 6-1978, f. & ef. 7-31-78
MB 2-1978, f. & ef. 4-5-78

250-020-0041
Boat Operations in Clatsop County

(1) Coffenbury Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(2) Cullaby Lake:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH within the buoyed area at the north end.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of a houseboat.

(c) A person operating a motorboat for the purpose of towed watersports must proceed in a counterclockwise pattern.

(3) Knappa Slough: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of the Knappa Dock.

(4) Lewis and Clark River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed from the mouth at Youngs Bay to the confluence with Green Slough, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles.

(5) Neacoxie (Sunset) Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(6) Necanicum River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed upstream of the First Avenue Bridge in Seaside.

(7) Nehalem River, North Fork: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat upstream of Aldervale (Tillamook County).

(8) Skipanon River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed upstream of the slow-no wake sign at the Hampton Mill, including within the Warrenton Small Boat Basin.

(9) Svensen Slough: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed between the Svensen Island bridge and Bear Creek, as marked.

(10) Warren Slough: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 1-2017, f. 4-24-17, cert. ef. 5-1-17
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
MB 10-1990, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-90
MB 8-1982, f. 10-13-82, cert. ef. 10-15-82, Renumbered from 250-020-0160
MB 63, f. 11-19-74, cert. ef. 12-11-74
MB 62, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-74 (Temp) & 9-11-74(Perm)
MB 25, f. 6-15-64; MB 43, f. 7-18-69

250-020-0051
Boat Operations in Columbia County

(1) Clatskanie River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed upstream of a point approximately 300 feet north of Beaver Boat Ramp, as marked.

(2) Lake Vernonia: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(3) Sauvie Island Wildlife Area:

(a) A person must not operate a boat within the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area from October 10 to January 20 unless they possess a valid Sauvie Island Hunt Permit. This restriction does not apply to the Gilbert River from a point 100 feet upstream of the Gilbert River Dock downstream to the mouth, as marked.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow–no wake speed on any waters within the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 7-2001, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-01
OSMB 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-98
MB 7-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-95
MB 5-1986, f. & ef. 4-17-86

250-020-0063
Boat Operations in Coos County

(1) Bradley Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed

(2) Eel Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(3) Empire Lakes (Upper, Middle, and Lower): A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(4) Fahy Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(5) Millicoma River, East and West Forks: A person must not use a jet pump drive to propel a boat upstream of Allegany.

(6) New River: From March 1 through September 30, a person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(7) South Slough Estuarine Sanctuary: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(8) Tenmile Lake, North Tenmile Lake, and Tenmile Creek:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 300 feet of the entrance to Tenmile Creek or on Tenmile Creek.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed on the North Lake Canal between North Tenmile and Tenmile Lake, or within 200 feet of each entrance to the canal, as marked.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.110
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.175, ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2004, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-04
OSMB 5-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-29-01
MB 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-91
MB 10-1986, f. 7-29-86, ef. 8-1-86
MB 3-1983, f. & ef. 6-1-83

250-020-0074
Boat Operations in Crook County

(1) Ochoco Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed:

(A) Within 200 feet of shore;

(B) Within the cove west of Ochoco Lake County Park.

(b) A person must not operate a boat behind anyone being towed closer than 300 feet nor cross the towing boat's bow less than 200 feet nor alongside the towed person(s) closer than 100 feet.

(2) Prineville Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed:

(A) Within 200 feet of shore;

(B) East of a line between two markers at a point approximately 1/2 mile west of the entrance of Owl Hollow Creek;

(C) Within Roberts Bay, as marked;

(D) From May 1 through September 30, within the marked area which encompasses the Prineville Reservoir State Park Marina and extends across the reservoir to the opposite shore to encompass the Robert's Bay boat launch, with the southern boundary of the area beginning at a point on the shore 200 feet to the southwest of the marina, and extending across the reservoir to a point on the shore 200 feet to the southwest of the boat launch, and the northern boundary beginning at a point on the shore 200 feet to the northeast of the marina, and extending across the reservoir to a point on the opposite shore 200 feet to the northeast of the boat launch;

(E) From May 15 through September 15, adjacent to the Prineville Reservoir Resort Marina as marked by buoys beginning approximately 500 feet north of the Prineville Resort Marina and continuing 500 feet beyond the perimeter of the marina to a point approximately 500 feet south of the resort boat ramp.

(b) A person must not operate a boat behind anyone being towed closer than 300 feet nor cross the towing boat's bow less than 200 feet nor alongside the towed person(s) closer than 100 feet.

(3) Walton Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 7-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-02
MB 8-1985, f. & ef. 4-24-85

250-020-0082
Boat Operations in Curry County

(1) Elk River:

(a) A person must not use an internal combustion motor of any size to propel a boat upstream of the Ironhead ramp (RM 4.1) unless they own land fronting both sides of the river and have a permit issued by the Marine Board that allows them to operate a motorboat with a propeller-driven outboard motor rated 25 horsepower or less.

(b) A person must not use an internal combustion motor rated over 25 horsepower to propel a boat downstream of the Ironhead ramp.

(2) Floras Creek: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(3) New River: From March 1 through September 30, a person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(4) Pistol River: A person must not use a jet pump drive to propel a boat.

(5) Sixes River: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2004, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-04
Reverted to OSMB 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-29-01
OSMB 5-2003(Temp), f. 6-12-03, cert. ef. 7-1-03 thru 10-31-03
Reverted to OSMB 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-29-01
OSMB 3-2002(Temp), f. 6-27-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02 thru 10-31-02
OSMB 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-29-01
OSMB 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-01
MB 21-1987, f. 12-31-87, ef. 1-1-88

250-020-0091
Boat Operations in Deschutes County

(1) Deschutes River:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat for the purpose of towed watersports.

(b) A person must not operate a jet ski type boat on the Deschutes River. For the purposes of this rule, jet ski type boat means any motorized vessel or other description of watercraft which is generally less than ten feet in length and capable of exceeding a speed of 15 MPH, including but not limited to personal watercraft, wet bikes, and surf jets.

(c) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed from Wickiup Dam downstream to the Deschutes National Forest Boundary in Sec. 14.T.18.S., R.11.E., W.M.

(d) A person must not use a motor to propel a boat from Pringle Falls downstream to the LaPine State Recreation Area boat ramp.

(e) A person must not use a motor to propel a boat from Aspen Camp boat ramp downstream to the north end of Lava Island in Sec. 22.T.18.S.,R.11.E., W.M.

(f) A person must not use a motor to propel a boat from the Deschutes National Forest boundary in Sec. 14.T.18.S.,R.11.E., W.M. downstream to the Jefferson County line.

(2) Hosmer Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(3) Meadow Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(4) Torso Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(5) Twin Lakes, North and South: Notwithstanding ORS 830.180(1) and pursuant to ORS 830.180(3), a person may use an electric motor to propel a boat provided it is not operated in excess of a slow-no wake speed and the operator of the boat has a disability or operates the boat on behalf of a passenger who has a disability. Documentation of eligibility shall be produced at the request of any peace officer and includes any documentation of disability issued by a federal, state, or county governmental agency.

(6) Wickiup Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH on the Deschutes River and Davis Creek Arms of Wickiup Reservoir.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 12-2020, amend filed 10/27/2020, effective 01/01/2021
OSMB 3-2019, amend filed 01/28/2019, effective 02/01/2019
OSMB 19-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-5-16 thru 3-15-17
OSMB 18-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-5-16 thru 12-31-16
OSMB 13-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-23-16 thru 12-31-16
OSMB 12-2016(Temp), f. 8-18-16, cert. ef. 8-21-16 thru 12-31-16
OSMB 11-2016(Temp), f. 8-11-16, cert. ef. 8-21-16 thru 12-31-16
OSMB 10-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-19-15 thru 12-31-15
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 11-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-15-98 thru 12-31-98
MB 7-1997, f. & cert. ef. 7-17-97
MB 12-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-96
MB 5-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-93
MB 13-1988, f. 12-28-88, cert. ef. 1-1-89
MB 10-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-88
MB 57, f. 7-2-74, cert. ef. 7-2-74(Temp) & 7-25-74(Perm), Renumbered from 250-020-0170
MB 52, f. 8-17-73, cert. ef. 9-1-73
MB 26, f. 7-20-64

250-020-0102
Boat Operations in Douglas County

(1) Amos Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(2) Andy Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(3) Ben Irving Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 35 MPH from the markers (identified by the letter “A”) located where the reservoir narrows to the dam approximately 1.2 miles downstream.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed from the markers (identified by the letter “A”) located where the reservoir narrows, to the second set of markers (identified by the letter “B”) approximately one mile upstream.

(c) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat in the area upstream from the second markers (identified by the letter “B”).

(d) A person must not operate a boat within the log-boomed area in the vicinity of the dam spillway.

(4) Buckeye Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(5) Calamut Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(6) Carter Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(7) Cliff Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(8) Cooper Creek Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 40 MPH on the main body of the reservoir.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within the buoyed areas of Rachelle Inlet, Pierce Canyon Inlet, Sutherlin Inlet, and Douglas Inlet.

(c) The provisions of OAR 250-021-0030(7)(d) shall not apply in the area between the slow-no wake zones at Douglas Inlet and Sutherlin Inlet.

(9) Diamond Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(10) Eel Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(11) Faller Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(12) Fish Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(13) Ford’s Pond:

(a) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(b) A person must not operate a boat propelled by an electric motor in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(14) Galesville Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 40 MPH on the main body of the reservoir.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed along the north shore between the launch ramp and log boom in the buoyed areas.

(c) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed between the buoy line at the upper end of the lake to the powerboat deadline, as marked.

(d) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat above the slow-no wake zone, as marked.

(e) A person operating a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the otherwise unrestricted portions of the lake must proceed about the lake in a counter clockwise direction.

(15) Hemlock Lake:A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(16) Indigo Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(17) June Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(18) Lake in the Woods: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(19) Lemolo Lake:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 150 feet of the shore or pier line in a zone extending from the launch ramp at Lemolo Lake Resort south to Pool Creek Inlet, and from a point 200 feet south of Pool Creek Inlet south to the small unnamed island, and from there south from the southern tip of the island across to the nearest peninsula.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the area from where U.S. Forest Service Road Number 2614 crosses the North Umpqua River to a point 2,000 feet westward thereof.

(c) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 40 MPH on all other waters of Lemolo Lake.

(20) Loon Lake:

(a) A person operating a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH shall proceed in a counterclockwise direction in the otherwise unrestricted portions of the lake.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within the buoyed area extending from the north shore of the cove at Fish Haven Resort in a southwest direction across the lake to the end of the prominent point of land on the south shore of the lake, as marked.

(21) Lower Twin Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(22) Lucile Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(23) Maidu Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(24) North Umpqua River: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat in the area between the boat ramp at Lone Rock Camp (approximate RM 32) upstream to Lemolo Lake.

(25) Plat I Reservoir:  A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(26) Skookum Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(27) Umpqua River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed:

(a) In the vicinity of River Forks Park from a point 30 yards downstream (north) from the launching ramp to a point upstream 100 yards on both the North and South Fork of the Umpqua River;

(b) Within 300 feet of the boat launching ramp and designated swimming area at Scottsburg Park.

(28) Upper Twin Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(29) Winchester Bay: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within the limits of Salmon Harbor.

(30) Wolf Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 7-2021, temporary amend filed 07/19/2021, effective 07/19/2021 through 07/28/2021
OSMB 6-2021, temporary amend filed 07/07/2021, effective 07/07/2021 through 07/18/2021
OSMB 8-2018, amend filed 07/16/2018, effective 07/16/2018
Reverted to OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
Temporary suspended by OSMB 9-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef 8-25-15 thru 9-30-15
OSMB 8-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-10-15 thru 9-30-15
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
Reverted to OSMB 3-2008, f. 4-11-08, cert. ef. 4-26-08
OSMB 11-2012(Temp), f. 8-24-12, cert. ef. 8-26-12 thru 8-31-12
OSMB 10-2012(Temp), f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-19-12 thru 8-25-12
OSMB 3-2008, f. 4-11-08, cert. ef. 4-26-08
OSMB 7-2007, f. & cert. ef. 7-2-07
Reverted to OSMB 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-28-06
OSMB 7-2006(Temp), f. 8-15-06, cert. ef. 9-5-06 thru 9-30-06
OSMB 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-28-06
OSMB 7-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-02
OSMB 8-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-00
MB 5-1995, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-95
MB 21-1987, f. 12-31-87, ef. 1-1-88
MB 4-1987, f. 4-20-87, ef. 5-1-87
MB 7-1981, f. & ef. 11-16-81
Reverted to MB 82, f. & ef. 4-19-77, Renumbered from 250-020-0083
MB 4-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 4-17-81
MB 82, f. & ef. 4-19-77, Renumbered from 250-020-0083
Reverted to MB 47, f. 7-14-70, ef. 8-11-70
MB 74(Temp), f. 5-18-76, ef. 6-1-76 thru 9-28-76
MB 47, f. 7-14-70, ef. 8-11-70
MB 41, f. 9-18-68
MB 34, f. & ef. 6-2-67
MB 32, f. 9-14-66
MB 29, f. 6-17-66
MB 20, f. 3-20-63

250-020-0121
Boat Operations in Gilliam County

Earl Snell Memorial Park Lagoon, City of Arlington: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
MB 18-1987, f. 11-4-87, ef. 11-15-87

250-020-0125
Boat Operations in Grant County

Bull Prairie Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
MB 6-1981, f. & ef. 8-31-81

250-020-0132
Boat Operations in Harney County

(1) Burns Gravel Pond (adjacent to Highway 78): A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(2) Delintment Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(3) Fish Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(4) Krumbo Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
MB 5-1987, f. 4-20-87, ef. 5-1-87
MB 49, f. 8-14-72, ef. 9-1-72, Renumbered from 250-020-0150
MB 27, f. 6-3-65
MB 22, f. 8-20-63

250-020-0141
Boat Operations in Hood River County

(1) Badger Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(2) Green Point Reservoir (Kingsley Reservoir): A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(3) Laurance Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 2-2013, f. 3-29-13, cert. ef. 4-1-13
MB 5-1988, f. 4-21-88, cert. ef. 5-15-88
MB 19-1987, f. 11-4-87, ef. 11-15-87
MB 49, f. 8-14-72, ef. 9-1-72, Renumbered from 250-020-0110
MB 45, f. 8-25-69
MB 16, f. 8-20-62

250-020-0151
Boat Operations in Jackson County

(1) Agate Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(2) Applegate Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(3) Emigrant Lake:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the Hill Creek Arm upstream of a line beginning at a point on the west shore of the Arm that is approximately 1000 feet southeast from the area of the point known as the Quarry and extending northeast across the arm to the nearest point of land on the east shore of the arm, as marked.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the Emigrant Creek Arm upstream of a line extending north and south across the arm that approximately coincides with the meridian of longitude equal to 122° 37’ 34” North, as marked.

(c) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the spillway cove area at the northwest end of the lake, which is designated as a moorage area. A person must not moor a boat outside of this area for more than 48 hours without obtaining a permit from the Jackson County Parks Department.

(4) Fish Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(5) Howard Prairie Lake: Howard Prairie Resort Marina and Klum Landing are designated as moorage areas. A person must not moor a boat outside of these areas for more than 48 hours without obtaining a permit from the Jackson County Parks Department.

(6) Hyatt Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(7) Lost Creek Lake:

(a) A person must not use a motor to propel a boat between the breakwaters designating the Stewart State Park swimming area.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed:

(A) In the Lost Creek Arm upstream of the “narrows” as marked;

(B) Within the cove area of the Takelma Park Boat Ramp from the intake tower to shore, as marked;

(C) Upstream of the Peyton Bridge.

(8) Willow Lake:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH south of the line of uniform waterway marker buoys.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the southwest cove of the lake, which is designated as a moorage area. A person must not moor a boat outside of this area for more than 48 hours without obtaining a permit from the Jackson County Parks Department.

(9) Upper Rogue River and its Tributaries:

(a) No person shall use a motor in excess of 15 horsepower to propel a boat on the main stem of the Rogue River above Dodge Bridge County Park and Rogue River tributaries, between Fishers Ferry County Park and William L. Jess Dam, (Lost Creek Dam).

(b) In the event that the river flow rate drops below a three day average flow of 1350 cubic feet per second, ("CFS"), or equivalent water level of 3.20 feet, as measured by the United State Geological Survey - USGS 14339000 Rogue River at Dodge Bridge, near Eagle Point, OR, use of a motor in excess of 15 horsepower shall be restricted between Fishers Ferry County Park and Dodge Bridge County Park. Restriction shall remain in place until the three-day average flow increases above 1350 CFS.

(c) In addition to the above restrictions,

(A) Charter boats may not operate upstream of Table Rock Road Bridge.

(B) Charter boats may only operate between Table Rock Road Bridge and Fishers Ferry County Park between May 8 and September 10.

(C) For purposes of this section, a charter boat is a motorized boat used to carry seven or more passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2025, amend filed 01/24/2025, effective 02/01/2025
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 6-2011, f. 4-25-11, cert. ef. 5-2-11
OSMB 1-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-3-11 thru 6-30-11
Reverted to OSMB 7-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-02
OSMB 11-2010(Temp), f. 5-28-10, cert. ef. 6-15-10 thru 10-15-10
OSMB 7-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-02
OSMB 5-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-99
MB 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-22-90
MB 6-1984, f. 2-14-84, ef. 2-15-84
MB 2-1981, f. & ef. 3-3-81
Renumbered from 250-020-0175, MB 1-1980, f. 4-1-80, ef. 5-1-80
MB 5-1978, f. & ef. 6-15-78
MB 87, f. & ef. 9-16-77
MB 86, f. & ef. 7-20-77
MB 84(Temp), f. & ef. 5-20-77
MB 39, f. 4-5-68
MB 30, f. 6-17-66

250-020-0161
Boat Operations in Jefferson County

(1) All lakes and reservoirs in Jefferson County:

(a) A person must not anchor or moor a boat outside of a marina or away from a dock for more than 30 consecutive days in one location and must not anchor or moor in the previously used location for 30 days thereafter. For the purpose of this rule, “location” is defined as an area within a 1/2 mile radius. This rule does not apply to a person anchoring or mooring a boat on privately owned submerged or submersible land with the permission of the landowner.

(b) A person must not anchor or moor a boat outside of a marina or away from a dock and leave the boat unattended for more than 7 consecutive days.

(2) Cache Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(3) Hand Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(4) Haystack Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the western cove inside a buoy line approximately 500 feet from shore, as marked.

(b) A person must not operate a boat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the southern cove inside a buoy line extending from south of the boat ramp on the east shore to a point south of the southeast peninsula, as marked.

(5) Island Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(6) Jack Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(7) Lake Billy Chinook:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH on the:

(A) Crooked River Arm above the Crooked River Bridge;

(B) Deschutes River Arm above the Deschutes River Bridge;

(C) Metolius River Arm from a point approximately 1,000 feet upstream of Street Creek, as marked.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within:

(A) The buoyed areas at Cove Palisades State Park Marina;

(B) The buoyed areas at the Crooked River Launching Ramp;

(C) The buoyed areas at the Lower Deschutes River Day Use Area;

(D) The buoyed areas at the Upper Deschutes River Day Use Area;

(E) 300 feet of a designated swimming area;

(F) The cove at Chinook Island (Metolius Arm) as marked;

(G) The cove at Camp Perry South (Metolius Arm) as marked;

(H) Fly Creek Inlet inside a line across the inlet from the apex of the bend between docks 3 and 4 on the western shore of the inlet to the point where the northern edge of dock 13’s walkway, as situated in 2018, joins the eastern shore of the inlet, as marked.

(c) A person must not operate a boat inside the log boom enclosure around Round Butte Dam.

(d) Except for leased or rented spaces within established marinas or moorages, a person must not beach, anchor or moor a boat within 200 feet of shore between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in the following areas:

(A) The east shore of the Crooked River Arm between a point approximately 1,000 feet north of the cove Marina, as marked, and the Crooked River Bridge;

(B) The west shore of the Crooked River Arm from the State Park boundary north approximately 2,000 feet, as marked;

(C) The east shore of the Deschutes Arm between a point approximately 2,000 feet north of the northernmost boat launch, as marked, and the Deschutes River Bridge.

(8) Lake Simtustus:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 300 feet of a moorage.

(b) A person must not operate a boat within the restricted tailrace area enclosed by the log boom approximately 1200 feet downstream of Round Butte Dam.

(c) A person must not moor a boat to the log boom or operate a boat within the restricted intake area enclosed by the log boom located approximately 200 feet upstream of Pelton Dam.

(d) Boat access in the areas closed by subsections (8)(b) and (8)(c) of this rule is permitted for federal, state, local and tribal government agencies and Portland General Electric employees or their agents for official business.

(9) Link Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(10) Round Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(11) Scout Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(12) Suttle Lake:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat for the purpose of towed watersports or in excess of 10 MPH in the buoyed area on the eastern portion of the lake.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat for the purpose of towed watersports or in excess of 10 MPH between the hours of 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. in any portion of the lake.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 3-2026, temporary suspends temporary OSMB 2-2026, filed 07/31/2026, effective 07/31/2026 through 08/06/2026
OSMB 2-2026, temporary amend filed 07/31/2026, effective 07/31/2026 through 08/06/2026
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 3-2019, amend filed 01/28/2019, effective 02/01/2019
OSMB 5-2018, amend filed 04/24/2018, effective 05/01/2018
OSMB 8-2016, f. 6-30-16, cert. ef. 7-1-16
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 12-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-07
OSMB 10-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-4-07 thru 12-31-07
OSMB 6-2006, f. & cert. ef. 7-3-06
OSMB 2-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-20-04 thru 9-20-04
MB 10-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-28-94
MB 8-1994(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-17-94 thru 12-17-94
MB 7-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-93
MB 10-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-21-92
MB 4-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-90
MB 6-1987, f. 4-20-87, cert. ef. 5-1-87
MB 11-1986, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-86
MB 8-1986, f. & cert. ef. 7-28-86
MB 16-1985, f. & cert. ef. 10-21-85
MB 58, f. 7-2-74, cert. ef. 7-2-74(Temp) & 7-25-74(Perm), Renumbered from 250-020-0200
MB 43, f. cert. ef. 7-18-69

250-020-0171
Boat Operations in Josephine County

(1) Lake Selmac: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(2) Rogue River:

(a) The stretch of river 1/2 mile upstream from Findley Bend to a point one mile above the mouth of the Applegate River is designated as a racing motorboat testing area. An alternate racing motorboat testing area is designated between Flannegan’s Slough and Findley Bend.

(b) The primary testing area must be used at all times except when low water creates a hazardous condition, at which time the alternate area must be used. Water conditions in the primary area are considered hazardous when the water level measures 2.5 feet or less on the gauge at the City of Grants Pass Water Filtration Plant.

(c) Testing in the alternate area will be limited to Wednesdays between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Saturdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 13-2018, temporary suspends temporary OSMB 12-2018, filed 08/08/2018, effective 08/08/2018 through 01/25/2019
OSMB 12-2018, temporary amend filed 08/03/2018, effective 08/03/2018 through 01/25/2019
OSMB 11-2018, temporary amend filed 07/30/2018, effective 07/30/2018 through 01/25/2019
Reverted to MB 43, f. 7-18-69
OSMB 6-2003(Temp), f. 6-30-03, cert. ef. 7-7-03 thru 8-31-03, Renumbered from 250-020-0060
MB 43, f. 7-18-69
MB 10, f. 11-14-61

250-020-0204
Boat Operations in Klamath County

(1) Crescent Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the northwesternmost portion of the lake between the island and the northern shore (known as Tranquil Cove), as marked.

(2) Fourmile Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(3) Lake of the Woods:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed or for the purpose of towed watersports within 200 feet of any dock or shore.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 20 MPH between the hours of one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.

(4) Miller Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH within 100 feet of the shoreline except on the northwest end of the lake designated "Water Ski Area."

(5) Spring Creek: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat within the boundaries of Collier State Park.

(6) Upper Klamath Lake:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 10 MPH in the portion of Upper Klamath Lake and Link River that lies east of a line projected from the west side of the Moore Park pumphouse north to the west boundary line of the Pelican Marina, except during such hours that authorized boat races are held.

(b) A racing motorboat testing area is designated between an east-west line from the south-east corner of Wocus Bay and 1/2 mile north of McCormack Point and west of Buck Island.

(7) Williamson River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of any dock from the mouth to State Highway 97.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 3-2021, amend filed 04/23/2021, effective 05/01/2021
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-05
OSMB 4-2003, f. & cert. ef. 6-12-03
OSMB 12-1998, f. 7-15-98, cert. ef. 8-1-98
OSMB 8-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-21-98
MB 45, f. 8-25-69, Renumbered from 250-020-0024

250-020-0211
Boat Operations in Lake County

(1) Big Swamp Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(2) Campbell Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(3) Cottonwood Meadows Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(4) Deadhorse Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(5) Dog Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(6) Duncan Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(7) Heart Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(8) Holbrook Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(9) Lofton Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(10) Mud Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(11) Thompson Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(12) Vee Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(13) Withers Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
MB 3-1989, f. & cert. ef. 7-6-89
MB 17-1985, f. & cert. ef. 10-21-85
MB 2-1983, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-83
MB 3-1982, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-82
MB 4-1979, f. 7-31-79, cert. ef. 8-1-79, Renumbered from 250-020-0215
MB 81, f. & cert. ef. 4-19-77
MB 49, f. 8-14-72, cert. ef. 9-1-72

250-020-0221
Boat Operations in Lane County

(1) Alameda Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(2) Betty Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(3) Blair Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(4) Blue River Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 300 feet of a boat ramp or a boat moorage.

(5) Collard Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(6) Cottage Grove Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed south of a line between a marker on the east shore, near the Wilson Creek area, and on the west shore near Cedar Creek.

(7) Cougar Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 300 feet of a boat launching ramp or a boat moorage.

(8) Dexter Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 50 feet of the causeway crossing the reservoir.

(9) Dorena Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed southeast of a line between markers on Humphrey Point and the northeast shore.

(10) Eddeeleo Lake, Upper: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(11) Erma Bell Lakes: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(12) Fall Creek Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed:

(a) Upriver of the buoys located approximately 200 feet downstream of Big Fall Creek Road;

(b) On Winberry Creek upriver from the buoys located approximately 1,800 feet downstream of the Winberry Creek Road bridge.

(13) Fern Ridge Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed:

(A) In the Coyote Creek Channel;

(B) Between the shore and buoy line which extends southerly from the north shore to a point approximately 200 feet of the northernmost Eugene Yacht Club mooring dock thence generally south and west approximately 200 feet of the docks to a point approximately 200 feet south of the Tri Pass Club mooring dock thence generally west to the southern tip of the Tri Pass Club dock as buoyed except for the buoyed corridor immediately south of the Eugene Yacht Club southernmost dock;

(C) South of the buoy line which extends easterly from a point approximately 300 feet north of the Perkins Boat Ramp to the adjacent shoreline;

(D) In the main Long Tom River channel.

(b) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat:

(A) South of State Highway 126;

(B) In the old Long Tom River channel.

(c) A person must not operate a propeller-driven airboat or non-displacement hull type hovercraft where there is emergent vegetation present.

(14) Gold Lake: Notwithstanding ORS 830.180(1) and pursuant to ORS 830.180(3), a person may use an electric motor to propel a boat provided it is operated at a slow-no wake speed.

(15) Hidden Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(16) Hills Creek Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed:

(A) On the Packard Creek arm west of Rigdon Road (USFS Road #21);

(B) South of the Hills Creek Crossing Bridge;

(C) On the Middle Fork, Willamette River south of the Rigdon Road (USFS #21) (Upper Crossing) bridge.

(b) A person must not use a motor to propel a boat on the Larison Creek arm west of Rigdon Road (USFS Road #21).

(17) Hult Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(18) Kiwa Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(19) Leaburg Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(20) Lookout Point Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed east of the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge.

(b) A person must not use a motor to propel a boat north and east of a line across the entrance of Bannister Cove, as marked.

(21) McKenzie River:

(a) A person must not use a motor to propel a boat upstream of Goodpasture Bridge except a representative of the Oregon State Police or the County Sheriff’s Office pursuant to a criminal investigation or search and rescue operation.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed from Leaburg Reservoir upstream to Goodpasture Bridge.

(22) Melakwa Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(23) Munsel Lake:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed west of the line of marker buoys.

(b) From October 1 through May 31, a person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH east of the line of marker buoys between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10 a.m.

(24) Picket Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(25) Rigdon Lakes: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(26) Round Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(27) Scott Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(28) Siltcoos Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed:

(a) From June 1 through September 30, between shore and the buoy line at the mouth of the Kiechle Arm beginning at a point at the east shoreline of Arrowhead Point and extending northerly approximately 900 yards to a point approximately 100 yards off shore of Camp Baker;

(b) From May 1 through September 30, in the Miller Arm north of the buoy line located at the entrance near Nightingale’s Fishing Camp.

(29) Siuslaw River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 300 feet of a boat launching ramp or a boat moorage from the mouth of the river to the Mapleton bridge.

(30) Torrey Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(31) Wahanna Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(32) Whig Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 8-2021, temporary amend filed 08/10/2021, effective 08/10/2021 through 08/20/2021
OSMB 11-2020, temporary amend filed 09/08/2020, effective 09/09/2020 through 09/13/2020
OSMB 10-2020, temporary amend filed 08/31/2020, effective 09/01/2020 through 09/13/2020
OSMB 2-2020, amend filed 01/27/2020, effective 02/03/2020
OSMB 2-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-1-16 thru 4-18-16
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 1-2015(Temp), f. 3-24-15, cert. ef. 4-10-15 thru 4-20-15
OSMB 8-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-11-14 thru 5-3-14
OSMB 6-2013, f. 10-28-13, cert. ef. 11-1-13
OSMB 1-2013(Temp), f. 3-18-13, cert. ef. 4-12-13 thru 4-27-13
OSMB 8-2012, f. 4-24-12, cert. ef. 5-1-12
OSMB 4-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-2-12 thru 4-30-12
OSMB 11-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-5-11 thru 10-1-11
OSMB 10-2011(Temp). f. 6-30-11, cert. ef. 7-1-11 thru 10-1-11
OSMB 5-2011(Temp), f. 3-28-11, cert. ef. 4-8-11 thru 4-11-11
OSMB 13-2010, f. & cert. ef 11-1-10
OSMB 9-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-6-10 thru 9-30-10
OSMB 3-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-10
OSMB 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-08
OSMB 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-01
OSMB 2-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-00
MB 9-1996, f. & cert. ef. 5-29-96
MB 6-1995, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-95
MB 15-1984, f. 11-30-84, cert. ef. 12-1-84
MB 6-1982, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-82
MB 5-1982, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-82
MB 8-1981, f. & cert. ef. 11-16-81
MB 5-1979, f. 7-31-79, cert. ef. 8-1-79, Renumbered from 250-020-0131
MB 3-1979(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-79
MB 49, f. 8-14-72, cert. ef. 9-1-72
MB 48, f. 6-28-71, cert. ef. 7-25-71
MB 44, f. & cert. ef. 8-21-69
MB 42, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-68
MB 31, f. & cert. ef. 6-20-66
MB 27, f. & cert. ef. 6-3-65
MB 21, f. & cert. ef. 8-23-63

250-020-0231
Boat Operations in Lincoln County

(1) Alsea River:

(a) A person must not use a jet pump drive to propel a boat upstream of Hatchery Creek (RM 12).

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of a dock.

(2) Depoe Bay. A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed east of the Highway 101 Bridge.

(3) Devils Lake and adjacent waters:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed on the water adjacent to the "D" River, known locally as Hostetters Canal.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed on that part of the "D" River which is west of an established marker on the south bank of the river near the outlet from Devils Lake.

(4) Olalla Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(5) Salmon River: A person must not use a motor rated greater than 15 horsepower to propel a boat upstream of River Mile 2, as marked, which is approximately 3/4 mile west of the Highway 101 bridge.

(6) Siletz River: A person must not use a jet pump drive to propel a boat upstream of Morgan's Park boat ramp.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 13-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-01
MB 11-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-88
MB 21-1987, f. 12-31-87, ef. 1-1-88
Reverted to MB 16, f. 8-20-62, Renumbered from 250-020-0090
MB 23-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 12-10-85
MB 22-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 12-3-85
MB 16, f. 8-20-62, Renumbered from 250-020-0090
MB 15, f. 8-6-62

250-020-0240
Boat Operations in Linn County

(1) Big Cliff Reservoir: A person must not operate a boat in the area between the debris boom and the dam.

(2) Big Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of the shore.

(3) Carmen Reservoir: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(4) Cheadle Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(5) Detroit Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a boat for the purpose of towed watersports within 200 feet of shore and must operate in a counterclockwise pattern around the lake.

(b) A person must not operate a boat behind anyone being towed closer than 300 feet nor cross the towing boat's bow less than 200 feet nor alongside the towed person(s) closer than 100 feet.

(c) A person must not operate a boat in the area between the debris boom and the dam.

(d) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the following areas:

(A) Within 200 feet of shore;

(B) Within 600 feet of the northwest shore of Piety Knob;

(C) In the Brietenbush Arm and Breitenbush River upstream of a point approximately 2000 feet downstream of the Highway 22 bridge, as marked;

(D) In the North Santiam River above a point 1,100 feet northwest of Hoover Rock, as marked.

(6) Foster Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a boat for the purpose of towed watersports within 200 feet of shore and must operate in a counterclockwise pattern around the lake.

(b) A person must not operate a boat behind anyone being towed closer than 300 feet nor cross the towing boat's bow less than 200 feet nor alongside the towed person(s) closer than 100 feet.

(c) A person must not operate a boat in the area between the debris boom and the dam.

(d) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the following areas:

(A) Within 200 feet of shore;

(B) Upstream from the highway bridge crossing the South Santiam Arm;

(C) Upstream from the highway bridge crossing the Middle Santiam Arm;

(D) Within the posted area surrounding the Lewis Creek County Park.

(7) Freeway Lakes (East, West, and Middle): A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(8) Green Peter Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a boat for the purpose of towed watersports within 200 feet of shore and must operate in a counterclockwise pattern around the lake.

(b) A person must not operate a boat behind anyone being towed closer than 300 feet nor cross the towing boat's bow less than 200 feet nor alongside the towed person(s) closer than 100 feet.

(c) A person must not operate a boat in the area between the debris boom and the dam.

(d) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH in the following areas:

(A) Within 200 feet of shore, except for within the Quartzville Arm downstream of Rocky Top Bridge;

(B) Within the Quartzville Creek Arm upstream from Rocky Top Bridge;

(C) Within the Green Peter Creek Arm, as marked;

(D) Within the Whitcomb Creek Arm upstream from the highway bridge;

(E) Within the Middle Fork Santiam River Arm upstream from a point one mile below the Weyerhauser Bridge;

(F) Within the Tally Creek Arm upstream from the Weyerhauser Bridge;

(G) Within the Rumbaugh Creek Arm as marked.

(9) Lake Ann: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(10) Lost Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(11) Smith Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

(12) South Santiam River: A person must not use a jet pump drive to propel a boat upstream of the Lebanon Dam (approximate RM 21).

(13) Trail Bridge Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 4-2023, temporary amend filed 08/15/2023, effective 08/15/2023 through 08/25/2023
OSMB 3-2023, temporary amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023 through 08/25/2023
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2022, amend filed 05/03/2022, effective 05/03/2022
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 4-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-10
MB 12-1986, f. & ef. 12-8-86
MB 5-1980, f. & ef. 9-15-80
MB 50, f. 4-2-73, ef. 4-15-73, Renumbered from 250-020-0180
MB 47, f. 7-14-70, ef. 8-11-70
MB 34, f. & ef. 6-2-67

250-020-0250
Boat Operations in Malheur County

Lake Owyhee and Owyhee River:

(1) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within Cherry Creek Inlet.

(2) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 15 MPH on Lake Owyhee or the mainstem Owyhee River within the designated boundary of the Owyhee Wild and Scenic River beginning at approximately RM 70, as marked.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
MB 6-1997, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-97
MB 7-1988, f. 4-21-88, cert. ef. 5-15-88
MB 21-1987, f. 12-31-87, ef. 1-1-88
MB 45, f. 8-25-69, Renumbered from 250-020-0210

250-020-0259
Boat Operations in Marion County

(1) Big Cliff Reservoir: A person must not operate a boat in the area between the debris boom and the dam.

(2) Detroit Reservoir:

(a) A person must not operate a boat for the purpose of towed watersports within 200 feet of shore and must operate in a counterclockwise pattern around the lake.

(b) A person must not operate a boat behind anyone being towed closer than 300 feet nor cross the towing boat's bow less than 200 feet nor alongside the towed person(s) closer than 100 feet.

(c) A person must not operate a boat in the area between the debris boom and the dam.

(d) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the following areas:

(A) Within 200 feet of shore;

(B) Within 600 feet of the northwest shore of Piety Knob;

(C) In the Brietenbush Arm and Breitenbush River upstream of a point approximately 2000 feet downstream of the Highway 22 bridge, as marked;

(D) In the North Santiam River above a point 1,100 feet northwest of Hoover Rock, as marked.

(3) Elk Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(4) Goose Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(5) Mission Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(6) Silverton Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(7) Turner Lake:

(a) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of slow-no wake speed.

(8) Walter Wirth Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 4-2026, temporary amend filed 10/27/2026, effective 11/02/2026 through 11/13/2026
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 2-2019, amend filed 01/28/2019, effective 02/01/2019
OSMB 7-2018, temporary amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 through 01/01/2019
OSMB 14-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-10
OSMB 9-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-06
OSMB 7-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-02
MB 11-1982, f. 10-13-82, ef. 10-15-82
MB 6-1980, f. & ef. 9-15-80

250-020-0270
Boat Operations in Morrow County

(1) Lake Penland: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(2) Willow Creek Lake:

(a) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat on the Balm Fork Arm upstream of a point approximately 1,000 feet downstream of the Balm Fork bridge, as marked.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed on the Willow Creek Arm upstream of a point on the south shore approximately 1,000 feet east of the boat launching ramp, as marked.

(c) A person must not operate a boat within the buoy line 100 feet from the dam;

(d) A person operating a boat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the otherwise unrestricted portions of the lake must proceed about the lake in a counterclockwise direction.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 7-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-02
MB 5-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-92
MB 9-1985, f. & ef. 4-24-85
MB 5-1985, f. & ef. 1-29-85
MB 49, f. 8-14-72, ef. 9-1-72, Renumbered from 250-020-0220

250-020-0280
Boat Operations in Multnomah County

(1) Benson Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat on Benson Lake.

(2) Bybee Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(3) Sauvie Island Wildlife Area:

(a) A person must not operate a boat within the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area from October 10 to January 20 unless they possess a valid Sauvie Island Hunt Permit. This restriction does not apply to the Gilbert River from a point 100 feet upstream of the Gilbert River Dock downstream to the mouth, as marked.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow–no wake speed on any waters within the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area.

(4) Smith Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2022, amend filed 05/03/2022, effective 05/03/2022
OSMB 2-2021, amend filed 02/17/2021, effective 05/01/2021
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 5-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-13 thru 10-31-13
OSMB 4-2013, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-13
OSMB 3-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-8-13 thru 10-31-13
OSMB 5-2012, f. & cert. ef. 4-20-12
OSMB 17-2011(Temp), f. 12-22-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 thru 5-28-12
OSMB 16-2011(Temp), f. 11-22-11, cert. ef. 12-1-11 thru 5-28-12
OSMB 9-2011(Temp), f. 5-13-11, cert. ef. 6-15-11 thru 10-31-11
OSMB 8-2011, f. 4-25-11, cert. ef. 6-1-11
OSMB 4-2011, f. 3-7-11, cert. ef. 5-25-11
OSMB 3-2009, f. 10-21-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
OSMB 8-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-06
OSMB 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-20-05
OSMB 7-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-18-99
OSMB 7-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-19-98 thru 11-15-98
MB 13-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-96
MB 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-93
MB 11-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-92
MB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-19-90
MB 20-1987, f. 11-4-87, cert. ef. 11-15-87
MB 15-1985, f. 10-18-85, cert. ef. 10-21-85
MB 10-1985, f. & cert. ef. 4-24-85
MB 6-1985, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-85
MB 17-1984, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-84
MB 6-1983, f. 9-28-83, cert. ef. 10-3-83
MB 12-1982, f. 12-29-82, cert. ef. 12-31-82
MB 10-1982, f. 10-13-82, cert. ef. 10-15-82
MB 61, f. 7-26-74, ef. 7-26-74(Temp) & 8-25-74(Perm), Renumbered from 250-020-0155
MB 51, f. 5-3-73, cert. ef. 5-15-73
MB 26, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-64
MB 23, f. & cert. ef. 9-24-63

250-020-0308
Boat Operations in Tillamook County

(1) Cape Meares Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(2) Hoquarton Slough: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(3) Kilchis River:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of slow-no wake speed from RM 0 (as marked) to the Highway 101 Bridge Parks Boat Ramp.

(b) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat upstream of the Highway 101 Bridge Parks Boat Ramp.

(4) Lake Lytle:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH from one hour after sunset to 8 a.m.

(b) A person operating a boat for the purpose of towed watersports must proceed in a counterclockwise pattern.

(c) A person must not operate a boat behind anyone being towed closer than 200 feet nor alongside the towed person(s) closer than 100 feet.

(d) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 300 feet of the south end of the lake nor within 100 feet of the east shore.

(5) Miami River: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat upstream of the Highway 101 Bridge.

(6) Nehalem River, South Fork: From September 1 through March 31, a person must not use a motor rated in excess of 15 HP to propel a boat from the mouth of Peterson Creek (RM 10.3) to Nehalem River Falls (RM 15.7).

(7) Nestucca River: From November 1 through March 31, a person must not use a motor to propel a boat upstream of Cloverdale.

(8) Netarts Bay: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within the diked areas of the county boat landings on Bay Ocean Road.

(9) Smith Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(10) Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge:

(a) A person must not operate a boat for any purpose within 500 feet of the principal rocks at Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge during the period from May 1 to September 15. Vessel transit through the closed area, including the arches of the rocks, is prohibited. Storm Rock, to the west of Shag Rock, is the westerly boundary of the seasonal closed area.

(b) Persons operating boats near Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge should exercise caution to avoid any disturbance of nesting birds and marine mammals. Harassment of birds and marine wildlife is strictly prohibited under federal and state law.

(11) Tillamook Bay: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within the Bay City Boat Basin.

(12) Tillamook River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed above the 3rd Street Bridge.

(13) Trask River:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed from RM 0 upstream to the Highway 101 Bridge.

(b) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat upstream of the Highway 101 Bridge.

(14) Wilson River:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of slow-no wake speed from a point 500 feet downstream from the confluence with Hall Slough (as marked) to the Sollie Smith Bridge Boat Ramp.

(b) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat upstream of the Sollie Smith Bridge Boat Ramp.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
MB 8-1993, f. 12-27-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94
MB 12-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-92
MB 21-1987, f. 12-31-87, ef. 1-1-88

250-020-0323
Boat Operations in Umatilla County

Umatilla River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed on the Umatilla River between its confluence with the Columbia River and the Three Mile Irrigation Dam.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
MB 7-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-19-90
MB 16-1987, f. & ef. 6-15-87
MB 5-1984, f. 2-14-84, ef. 2-15-84

250-020-0330
Boat Operations in Union County

(1) Grande Ronde Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(2) Jubilee Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

(3) Little Morgan Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(4) Morgan Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(5) Mud Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(6) Pilcher Creek Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed.

(7) Thief Valley Reservoir: A person must not operate a boat within 700 feet of Thief Valley Dam, as marked.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
MB 8-1988, f. 4-21-88, cert. ef. 5-15-88
MB 11-1985, f. & ef. 4-24-85
MB 7-1980, f. & ef. 12-31-80
MB 7-1978, f. 10-3-78, ef. 10-5-78, Renumbered from 250-020-0190
MB 40, f. 4-5-68

250-020-0340
Boat Operations in Wallowa County

(1) Grande Ronde River: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat between the Umatilla National Forest Boundary (1.5 miles below the confluence with the Wallowa River at approximately RM 80) downstream to the Oregon/Washington state line, except for landowner access for land management activities.

(2) Kinney Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat.

(3) Snake River: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat between Wild Sheep Rapid and Kirkwood Historic Ranch without a valid permit from the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area or Wallowa-Whitman National forest.

(4) Wallowa Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet from shore along the west side of the lake in the area bounded by the county boat ramp on the north and the mouth of the Wallowa River on the south.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 10-2016, f. 6-30-16, cert. ef. 7-1-16
MB 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 5-31-95
MB 3-1985, f. & ef. 1-29-85

250-020-0350
Boat Operations in Wasco County

(1) Pine Hollow Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH in the area west of the buoy line from the day following Labor Day through June 30.

(2) Rock Creek Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2015, f. 4-30-15, cert. ef. 5-1-15
OSMB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-28-06
OSMB 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-3-98
MB 8-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-19-90
MB 46, f. 4-15-70, ef. 4-17-70, Renumbered from 250-020-0195
MB 41, f. 9-18-68

250-020-0370
Boat Operations in Washington County

(1) Henry Hagg Lake:

(a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of shore and on all waters of the lake lying west of a buoyed line located as follows: From a point on the north shore approximately 1,533 yards northwest of Scoggin Dam, to a point on the south shore approximately 2,465 yards northwest of Scoggin Dam.

(b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 35 MPH east of the buoyed line and must operate in a counterclockwise direction.

(2) Tualatin River: A person must not operate a motorboat for the purpose of towed watersports.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 7-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-00

250-020-0400
Boat Operations on the Willamette River

(1) A person must not operate a boat: 

(a) Within a 150-foot semi-circle extending outwards toward the river channel from the southernmost end of the Sportcraft Marina dock from September 1 through May 31. 

(b) Downstream from Willamette Falls in Oregon City in an area from the base of the falls to a line across the river between the northeast corner of the West Linn Paper Company Mill A Grinder Room on the west bank of the river to the southwest corner of the previous power plant associated with the previous Blue Heron Mill on the east bank of the river as marked. 

(c) In the area commonly known as the "cul-de-sac" or the West Linn Paper Company tailrace; beginning at the mouth of the tailrace on the south bank then extending across the tailrace following the line established by the bridge across the tailrace to the north bank, then in a westerly, southerly, and easterly direction around the bank of the tailrace to the place of beginning. 

(d) Closures described in (1)(b) and (1)(c) of this section do not apply to: 

(A) Portland General Electric Sullivan Plant and West Linn Paper Company maintenance crews when on official business. 

(B) Boats used in taking lamprey under a permit issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife subject to the conditions specified in the permit. 

(C) Holders of a Ceremonial Harvest Permit for activities conducted in accordance with OAR 635-041-0610 as adopted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

(D) To operate in the closed areas under special permits as prescribed in sections (1)(d)(A) and (1)(d)(B), each operator must hold a valid Oregon Boating Safety Education Card and each boat must pass an inspection by a Clackamas County Marine Law Enforcement officer for compliance with Oregon boating laws. 

(2) A person must not operate a boat in excess of slow-no wake speed: 

(a) From a point 50 feet south of the Center Street Bridge between Salem and West Salem and a point 50 feet north of the railroad bridge on Marion Street between Salem and West Salem. 

(b) From the I-5 Boones Bridge west approximately 1,700 feet to the Railroad Bridge. 

(c) Within the Cedar Island Lagoon. 

(d) From the north point of the eastern spit of Cedar Island 100 yards due north and then due west to the shoreline. 

(e) Within 200 feet of shore adjacent to George Rogers Park (Lake Oswego), from the southern bank of Sucker Creek north along the west bank of the Willamette River, to a point 200 yards north of the boat ramp, as posted. 

(f) Within 200 feet of west shore, as buoyed, between the southern boundary of Willamette Park Launch Ramp and the northern boundary of the Willamette Sailing Club. 

(g) Within the Ross Island Lagoon and in the Holgate Channel from a line extending due east from the northern tip of Ross Island upstream to a line extending from the southern tip of Ross Island due south to the Oregon Yacht Club. These restrictions do not apply to: 

(A) Federally documented commercial vessels required to be inspected under federal law, including those operated for sand and gravel operations, with the exception of passenger vessels of less than 100 gross tons, which are subject to the restriction. 

(B) Safety launches while accompanying an organized rowing or paddling program, club, or school. 

(3) A “Pass-through” zone is established in the Willamette River from the Hawthorne Bridge upriver to a line extending due west from the southernmost moorage in the Waverly Marina (River Mile 16.9). This pass-through zone is in effect from May 1 through September 30. In this zone, no person shall operate a motorboat pulling a water skier or towed device or engage in wake surfing as defined in OAR 250-010-0010. Additionally, a person must not operate a personal watercraft, as defined in OAR 250-021-0020, in continuous operation above 5 MPH in pass-through zones, except to transit directly through them. 

(4) A person must not operate a motorboat on the Willamette River from the southernmost moorage of the Waverly Marina (River Mile 16.9) upriver to the mouth of the Yamhill River (River Mile 55.0): 

(a) In excess of “slow-no wake” speed within 100 feet of a private dock, boathouse, moorage, or floating home legally permitted by the Oregon Department of State Lands. 

(b) For the purposes of wakeboarding within 200 feet of a dock, boathouse, moorage, or floating home legally permitted by the Oregon Department of State Lands. 

(c) In excess of “slow-no wake” speed for the purposes of towing an inflatable device within 200 feet of a dock, boathouse, moorage, or floating home legally permitted by the Oregon Department of State Lands. 

(d) For the purpose of either wake surfing or maintaining a speed between “slow-no wake” and planing, where a motorboat operated at planing speed is riding on or near the water’s surface as a result of the hydrodynamic forces on the motorboat’s hull or other surface. 

(5) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH between the southern shore of Hog Island and the mainland in Clackamas County. 

(6) A person must not operate a personal watercraft in continuous operation between Hog Island and the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge during the period from May 1 through September 30, except to transit through this zone. 

(7) No person shall anchor a boat at approximately River Mile 7 in Multnomah County described in Department of State Lands Easement No. 31530-EA, Exhibit A — Legal Description — Permanent Easement. 

(8) The following areas on the Willamette River are designated as racing motorboat testing areas: 

(a) In Benton County, from the Harrison Street Bridge downstream 0.6 miles. Testing shall be limited to 7 pm to 9 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 am to 12 pm on Saturdays. 

(b) In Linn County, from the southern Pacific Railroad bridge to the east boundary of Bowman Park. Testing shall be limited to 8 am to 12 pm on Wednesdays. 

(c) In Multnomah County in the Swan Island Lagoon. Testing shall be limited to 3 pm to 6 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023
OSMB 4-2022, adopt filed 05/03/2022, effective 05/03/2022

250-020-0410
Boat Operations on the Columbia River

(1) A person must not operate a boat within any restricted area associated with a Columbia River dam without first obtaining permission from the District Engineer, Corps. of Engineers, U.S. Army, or a duly authorized representative. These restricted areas include:

(a) Bonneville Dam:

(A) All waters of the Columbia River and Bradford Slough within 1,000 feet above and 2,000 feet below the powerhouse, as marked.

(B) The waters below Bonneville lock and dam bounded by a line commencing from the westernmost tip of Robins Island on the Oregon side of the river and running at a South 65 degrees West direction a distance of approximately 2,100 feet to a point 50 feet upstream of the Hamilton Island Boat Ramp on the Washington side of the river, as marked.

(b) The Dalles Dam: All downstream waters other than those of the navigation lock downstream approach channel which lie between The Dalles Bridge and the project axis including those waters between the powerhouse and the Oregon shore and all upstream waters other than those of the navigation lock upstream approach channel which lie between the project axis and a line projected from the upstream end of the navigation lock upstream guide wall to the junction of the concrete structure with the earth fill section of the dam near the upstream end of the powerhouse, as marked.

(c) John Day Dam: All of the waters within a distance of 1,000 yards above the dam lying south of the navigation lock channel leading to the lock and bounded by a line commencing at the upstream end of the guide wall and running in a direction 54°01'37" true for a distance of 771 yards, thence 144°01'37" true across the river to the south shoreline, as marked. The downstream limit is marked by orange and white striped monuments on both the north and south shores. These monuments are signs placed very nearly at the boat fishing deadline of 3,000 feet below the dam.

(d) McNary Dam: All waters commencing at the upstream end of the Oregon fish ladder thence running in the direction of 39°28' true for a distance of 540 yards; thence 7°49' true for a distance of 1,078 yards; thence 277°10' for a distance of 468 yards to the upstream end of the navigation lock guidewall. The downstream limits commence at the downstream end of the navigation lock guidewall thence to the Oregon shore at right angles and parallel to the axis of the dam, as marked.

(2) Approximate River Mile 7: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the Hammond Boat Basin.

(3) Approximate River Mile 11: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the East and West Mooring Basins (Astoria).

(4) Approximate River Mile 85: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow no wake speed between Sand Island and the City of St. Helens from a point 200 feet upstream of the Courthouse docks to a point 200 feet downstream of the public transient floats on Sand Island, as marked.

(5) Approximate River Mile 105: A person must not operate or anchor a boat in the following described zone in Oregon Slough (North Portland Harbor):

(a) Commencing at the northwesterly corner of that tract of land described in a Bargain and Sale Deed to RHODIA, Inc., recorded as Document No. 98028586, Multnomah County Deed Records; Thence, along the northeasterly line of said tract, S 47°46’ E, 513.54 feet to the northwest corner of the Alexander Brown Donation Land Claim; Thence, along the north line of said Claim S 48°30’ E, 764.51 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the SITE AREA being described herein; Thence, N 29°58’25” E, 133.84 feet; Thence, S 62°44’22” E, 461.47 feet; Thence, S 29°58’25” W, 227.76 feet to the northeasterly line of said tract; Thence, along said northeasterly line, N 61°15’ W, 60.85 feet; Thence, along said northeasterly line, N 52°30’ W, 115.5 feet; Thence, along said northeasterly line, N 48°30’ W, 291.49 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING as marked.

(b) This area of land contains 2.0 acres (87,008 sq. Ft.). The intent of this description is to describe a line that surrounds the limits of the sediment cap location, plus a buffer zone. Bearings based on Document No. 98028586, Multnomah County Deed Records.

(6) Approximate River Mile 105: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in North Portland Harbor (Oregon Slough) from a point 800 yards west of the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge upstream to the east end of North Portland Harbor, as marked.

(7) Approximate River Mile 107: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within Hayden Bay, which is defined as all waters south and west of a line 200 feet north of the Northeast point of Hayden Island and 200 feet north of the Northwest point of Tomahawk Island, as marked.

(8) Approximate River Mile 109: A racing motorboat testing area is designated from the M. James Gleason Boat Ramp upstream to Buoy #18 (NOS Chart #18531). Testing is limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

(9) Approximate River Mile 113: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the area commonly referred to as Commodore’s Cove, which is the area south of the buoys along the northern shore of Government Island in the waters adjacent to the I-205 Bridge, as marked.

(10) Approximate River Mile 117: A pass-through zone is established in the south channel adjacent to McGuire Island between the east end of Big Eddy Marina and the west end of McGuire Point Marina, as marked. In this zone, a person must not operate a boat for the purpose of towed watersports. Additionally, a person must not operate a personal watercraft as defined in OAR 250-021-0020 in continuous operation above 5 MPH, except to transit directly through the zone.

(11) Approximate River Mile 118: A person must not operate a boat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 300 feet of shore between the Big Eddy Wing dike and the wing dike east of the entrance to the Chinook Landing Boat Basin and within the Chinook Landing Boat Basin, as marked.

(12) Approximate River Mile 128: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 300 feet of the entrance to and within the Rooster Rock boat channel and boat basin.

(13) Approximate River Mile 169: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow–no wake speed in the artificial lagoon by the Port of Hood River immediately to the west of the mouth of the Hood River and Nichols Boat Basin, as marked.

(14) Approximate River Mile 181: From May 1 through September 30, a person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in Salisbury Slough at West Mayer State Park. This includes all waters west of a line originating at the east end of West Mayer State Park swimming beach and extending northeast across the slough to the east end of spit of land separating the slough from the main river, as marked.

(15) Approximate River Mile 298: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed on Hat Rock Creek Inlet from 300 feet south of the inlet's confluence with the Columbia River.

(16) Approximate River Mile 299: A person operating a motorboat from the Cold Springs and Sand Station Recreation areas must operate in a counterclockwise direction.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195
History:
OSMB 1-2023, adopt filed 01/26/2023, effective 02/01/2023