Swim Bouys?

[Tripp_315]

I have a question...saw a  property on eastside... across the lake from Shamrock.

 

Swim Bouys...

Can a lake property owner keep a boat from cruising by (too close)?

Did they put the bouys out?

Can we add them around our dock?

Anyone know the story?

Thanks

[h8go4s]

From the DNR boating guide starting with page 49    https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/boatwater/boatingguide.pdf    :

"Individual Swim Areas

The owner or lessee of shoreline property may mark off up to 2,500 square feet, but not more than 50 feet along the lake frontage, for a swimming area directly in 50front of his or her property. No watercraft may enter this area but the water remains public waters.Markers to designate an individual swimming area must:• Be white with an orange diamond and cross on each side. A white gallon plastic bottle with the orange markings painted on each side fulfills this requirement.• Extend out of the water at least 6 inches but no more than 14 and should be spaced no more than 15 feet apart."

 

[Tripp_315]

Perfect, great information...thanks for the details h8go4s.

[FishinCT]

Has to be the spot on Aleppo island. I know that place well and have never seen anyone swimming there. They are definitely meant to keep boats from getting too close. Casting that island is very popular with the musky guys. 

[mbeyer]

That’s the place. Kinda got yelled at while putting thru.  Maybe , 2 mph, 55 degree water, no swimmers.  No fishing, just looking at property.  Felt like entitlement. 

[LUCIFER]

Who owns the place?

 

Anyone know where the Dayton place is?

[fishingdad]

The Dayton’s place is west end by Muskego point resort.  The swim bouys are out in front of the Mortensons of ( MA Mortensen Construction) mbeyer says “ seemed liked entitlement”. I agree 100%. I’m right across the lake from there

[FishinCT]

Wouldn’t surprise me if it is/was owned by someone important that wanted privacy. You can hardly even see the house back up in there. I’ve heard Farrah Fawcetts name thrown around before but I’m sure that’s just wishful thinking from whoever owned our cabin back in the day. Our place would’ve had a prime view of her dock with the right set of binoculars

[james_walleye]

Sounds like I'll have to go buzz by. Maybe a good spot for floatilla?

[Capt. Quicksteel]

Before we over-react, I put a swim buoy out in front of my place for years. I had grandchildren swimming off the dock and Miami Vice boats would come screaming by literally 10 yards off the end of the dock. If everyone would follow the rules about wakes near shore I would never have had to bother with it. Circumstances vary but not everyone puts out a buoy because they feel entitled!