Wake-Boat Rules · Statewide wake-surf rule
Indiana Wakesurf & Wake-Boat Rules
Indiana House Enrolled Act 1062, effective July 1, 2026, prohibits wake surfing between sunset and sunrise on all public lakes and bans it on small lakes of 299 acres or less that carry a 10 mph speed limit unless a special ruling is granted by the Natural Resources Commission; on lakes with existing skiing time-window exemptions, wakesurfing must follow the same hours. The reported bill text focuses on the 299-acre/10-mph threshold rather than a statewide fixed distance-from-shore figure.
Indiana House Enrolled Act 1062, effective July 1, 2026, prohibits wake surfing between sunset and sunrise on all public lakes and bans it on small lakes of 299 acres or less that carry a 10 mph speed limit unless a special ruling is granted by the Natural Resources Commission; on lakes with existing skiing time-window exemptions, wakesurfing must follow the same hours. The reported bill text focuses on the 299-acre/10-mph threshold rather than a statewide fixed distance-from-shore figure.
Where a statewide rule applies, key provisions include a minimum waterbody size of 299 acres. The current rule took effect 2026-07-01.
Wake-boat rules change often and vary by individual lake. Indiana Department of Natural Resources / Natural Resources Commission is the governing authority — confirm the current regulation before you ride. This summary is informational, not legal advice.
Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources / Natural Resources Commission. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Statewide wake-surf rule. Indiana House Enrolled Act 1062, effective July 1, 2026, prohibits wake surfing between sunset and sunrise on all public lakes and bans it on small lakes of 299 acres or less that carry a 10 mph speed limit unless a special ruling is granted by the Natural Resources Commission; on lakes with existing skiing time-window exemptions, wakesurfing must follow the same hours. The reported bill text focuses on the 299-acre/10-mph threshold rather than a statewide fixed distance-from-shore figure.
Indiana does not publish a single statewide distance-from-shore figure for wake boats — distances are set locally. Indiana Department of Natural Resources / Natural Resources Commission is the authority.