Federal and State of Wisconsin

Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats - Online Booklet

• This is the majority of the boating rules and regulations. 
  

 Wisconsin Boating Regulations - Online Booklet

• There are rules specific to Wisconsin you need to know about. 
  

• Any person born after January 1, 1989 is required to carry their boating safety education certificate on board and make it available upon request by a law enforcement officer.

Wisconsin DNR Boating Resources

• Registrations, renewals, upcoming DNR boating safety classes, accident reporting, boat buying info and much more.