Wake-Boat Rules · Local/lake-specific rules only
Oregon Wakesurf & Wake-Boat Rules
Oregon has no statewide wake-surf distance/depth rule; statewide proposals have failed. Senate Bill 1589 (2022) created a statewide Towed Watersports Education requirement and, on the Willamette River's Newberg Pool (river miles 26.6-55), prohibits wake surfing and caps towed-watersports boats at under 5,500 pounds with special decals. Substantive wake-surf restrictions are waterbody-specific.
Oregon has no statewide wake-surf distance/depth rule; statewide proposals have failed. Senate Bill 1589 (2022) created a statewide Towed Watersports Education requirement and, on the Willamette River's Newberg Pool (river miles 26.6-55), prohibits wake surfing and caps towed-watersports boats at under 5,500 pounds with special decals. Substantive wake-surf restrictions are waterbody-specific.
Wake-boat rules change often and vary by individual lake. Oregon State Marine Board is the governing authority — confirm the current regulation before you ride. This summary is informational, not legal advice.
Source: Oregon State Marine Board. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local/lake-specific rules only. Oregon has no statewide wake-surf distance/depth rule; statewide proposals have failed. Senate Bill 1589 (2022) created a statewide Towed Watersports Education requirement and, on the Willamette River's Newberg Pool (river miles 26.6-55), prohibits wake surfing and caps towed-watersports boats at under 5,500 pounds with special decals. Substantive wake-surf restrictions are waterbody-specific.
Oregon does not publish a single statewide distance-from-shore figure for wake boats — distances are set locally. Oregon State Marine Board is the authority.