BUOYS have been placed around the lake to mark the boundary between the “traffic lane” and the slow-no-wake area close to shore in accordance with Town of East Troy ordinances.

In most cases, per the ordinance, the buoys will be 200 feet from shore. Where 200 feet is not practical, the traffic lane shall be as indicated by buoys placed for that specific purpose. The term “traffic lane” simply means an area where you can go faster than the slow-no-wake speed. Between the shore and the buoys, boaters are restricted to operate below slow-no-wake speed. Slow-no-wake speed means the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage.

The District has worked with the DNR to create a buoy map and has permits for these buoy locations.  Please note that the buoys may need location adjustments. We will work with the DNR to make any appropriate adjustments.

If you own a buoy that is in good shape and would like to donate it to the District, please let us know by completing a Contact Us Form on this site. If you would like to continue placing your private buoy, it will need to be placed in line with the District buoys and DNR approved.  Find the forms on the WiDNR website.  If you do not have your own permit, you may be ticketed for having an unpermitted buoy.