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Boating on Summit Lake

Note:  The rules below are not SLCA rules.  They come from Thurston County and the Sheriff's office.  We summarize them here for everyones benefit.

Speed Limit
  • Before 11 am - 5 mph
  • After 8 pm or sunset, whichever is earlier - 5 mph
  • Otherwise - 45 mph
  • Exception - from Opening Day of Fishing until 11 am on the Memorial Day weekend Saturday - 5 mph for 24 hours a day

Boating
  • Direction of travel for any boat above 5 mph is counter-clockwise
  • All boats traveling over 5 mph must stay 200 feet away (and outside of orange buoys) from any shore or dock
  • All boats traveling over 5 mph must stay 100 feet away from any other boat, paddler, or swimmer

​See the link for more details....
​​www.co.thurston.wa.us/sheriff/information-boating.htm





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  • The Lake
    • Lake Rules
    • Lake Water Levels >
      • Water Level Archives
    • Lake Water Quality >
      • How can I help?
      • Water Testing
      • Algae Blooms
      • Fertilizer
      • Septic Systems
      • Storm Water Mangement
      • Interesting Links
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  • Triathlon
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    • Camp T'Bird archive
  • Emergency Prep
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    • 2023 Car Show Pictures
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  • Reimbursements