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Rules & Guidelines for the Lakes
Unlimited speed is allowed only on the main basin of Waldron Lake during the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm daily. All other water, Jones Lake, south basin of Waldron Lake, Elkhart River, Steinbarger Lake and Tamarack Lake are limited to 10 MPH, or less at all times. Common courtesy dictates idle speed in all connecting channels. Buoys are placed in all lakes to indicate a distance of 200 feet from shoreline. Indiana law prohibits the operation of any motorboat with 200 feet of any shoreline “except for the purpose of trolling or approaching or leaving a dock…” and allows no speed “greater than 10 MPH”. Due to the limited area within the buoys on the main basin (about 80 acres), and for maximum safety, ski only in a counter-clockwise direction. That is west on the north side of Waldron Lake and east on the south side. The above rules cover all motorized watercraft including one or two person craft comm only referred to as “jet skis”. As a common courtesy, please do not use ANY power boat at above IDLE speed when the water level is high enough to splash over seawalls with drive-by boat wake. Noble County ordinance also requires that dogs must be tethered or otherwise restrained, and that they not be allowed to “roam free”. Pet owners should be aware that violations can carry significant penalties. Please also be respectful of your neighbors and pick up after your dogs!
The owner of any domestic dog shall keep such dog under restraint at all times. The term “under restraint” means that an owner shall not permit a dog to be at large off the owner’s premises or property, unless the dog is under the control of a competent person by use of a leash or similar device.
No owner of any dog, cat or other domestic pet shall suffer or permit such animal to disturb the peace or quiet of the neighborhood by barking or making other loud and disturbing noise. We want all West Lakes to be a clean, enjoyable, safe area for the use of property owners, guests and visitors. Please support and follow the established rules and guidelines of the lakes. Please post this notice in your home and ask guests who will be using the lakes to familiarize themselves with the rules.
