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