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Boating On Lake Eden

Lake Eden is a Public Lake

The waters of Lake Eden, as is the case for nearly all the waters in the state of Vermont, are public. The rules and regulations for activities in and on the public waters of the state are set by the state of VT. Before coming to any lake in the state it is important to be familiar with the laws and regulations governing that particular lake as not all activities are allowed on all lakes.

Boating Rules and Regulations

  • Public Boat & Fishing Access - The access is located at the NW end of the lake off of RTE 100.

  • Greeter Program/Invasive Species - During the summer months the access is staffed by employees of our Greeter Program who will assist you in inspecting your boats and trailers to insure that no invasive species are carried into or out of the lake. BE ADVISED THAT LAKE EDEN NOW HAS EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL (EWM). PLEASE BE VERY DILIGENT as EWM has the potential to destroy our lake, its fish & wildlife and the ability to boat, fish or swim in the lake.

  • Boat License Required - Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. The Vermont State Police administer the boating safety and certification course. For visiting boaters from out of state, Vermont will recognize boating education cards that meet NASBLA requirements and Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Cards that meet Transport Canada’s requirements.

  • Jet Skies Prohibited - Personal watercraft, such as jet skis or any other Class A vessel that uses an inboard engine powering a water jet pump are specifically prohibited on Lake Eden.

  • Flotation Devices - There must be a flotation device for every passenger on a boat/vessel or any kind.

  • Right of Way - All boats under power must yield the right of way to vessels not under power (that is paddle boards, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, etc.) and must operate 200 feet from these vessels and from swimmers.

  • Skiing/Wakeboarding - All water-skiers and wake boarders must wear an approved flotation device. Also, in addition to the operator, there must be an observer in the boat who is 12 years old or older. Be mindful of wave action, which erodes the shore and can cause canoes or kayaks to capsize.

  • Diving - Wholly submerged divers and snorkelers must display a diver down flag. Flags must have a white diagonal stripe on a red background. No powerboats may operate within 200 feet of a diver-down flag.

  • Speed Limits - Boats may not travel more than 5 mph within 200 feet of a shoreline, person in the water, docks, other vessels or a diver down flag.

  • Loon Nesting Sites - Between May 1 and July 31 all persons and vessels are prohibited from approaching within 300 feet of any loon-nesting site. The loon-nesting site on Lake Eden is clearly marked with signs and buoys.

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