Just 30-60 minutes north of NYC are tons of lakes big and small that allow boating albeit with Fee after Fee and restrictions and regulations. Its not easy or cheap owning a boat, but at least boaters have the option to get out in the water if they choose to, many lakes and ponds do not permit float tubes what so ever! Whats a tuber to do?
I'm lucky I have 1 lake which is just 15 minutes from my sisters house that allows a float tube, the only restrictions on that lake is no swimming and no gas motor, thats it! I'm sure if I look really really hard, I may find a another lake or two but then I'm sure I would be driving a long distance to get there.
Does anyone have the same problem with finding float tube lakes?
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Are you talking PRIVATE lakes that ban float tubes? Do these private lakes also ban kayaks? There are hard body float tubes/pontoons if the ban is only on inflatable types. Generally any public water that allows canoes/kayaks will also allow tubes and pontoons.
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[quote TonyNYC]Just 30-60 minutes north of NYC are tons of lakes big and small that allow boating albeit with Fee after Fee and restrictions and regulations. Its not easy or cheap owning a boat, but at least boaters have the option to get out in the water if they choose to, many lakes and ponds do not permit float tubes what so ever! Whats a tuber to do?
I'm lucky I have 1 lake which is just 15 minutes from my sisters house that allows a float tube, the only restrictions on that lake is no swimming and no gas motor, thats it! I'm sure if I look really really hard, I may find a another lake or two but then I'm sure I would be driving a long distance to get there.
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No, not private ponds or lakes, I don't want to get shot!
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we have a lot of reservoirs that has as much restrictions as Area 51. Even state owned parks has restrictions on any inflatables under 6 ft long or ban tubes altogether, basically alot of waterways has different regulations but almost every lake's rule has something that goes against float tubes. Its pretty
. Right now I'm happy I have one lake to go to, and its a decent little honey hole, LM bass, Pikes, Picks, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegills, Y.Perch, probably some cats too, so I'm happy with what I can catch there, people say that the lake is an anomaly because theres a wide variety of fish, crystal clear water an used to be a reservoir but now they use it as a "multi-use area" with little restrictions which makes people scratch their heads because there aren't too many lakes New York State leaves unmolested with fees and regulations.
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not sure in your area but a lot of the bans on waters that used to allow float tubes is because of problems with invasive species like the quagga mussel and the Australian mud snail.... if that is the reason for the ban I would be surprised if the lake/reservoir allowd any type of personal water craft..
I know here in Ca that is the case.. personal watercraft of any kind are banned on most of my local waters.. there are exceptions though ... so it might be worth your effort to double check reports as you go..
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Yes, many rules apply because of invasive species, ours in the East coast are Zebra Mussels that clog up the reservoir pipes. The boats that go into the reservoirs, stay in the reservoirs with lock and chain. If taken out, you'll need to have the boat inspected by the authorities before it goes back in. So reservoirs are out of the question, but there is still tough rules for the remainder.
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Do the same such invasive species or other restrictions apply to canoes and kayaks in NY and CA as there are for pontoons and float tubes? If not, I'd be curious what the rationale is...
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I know of a few lakes that will allow pontoons but nothing under 6 ft long, which falls under float tubes, and even wearing a coast guard approved vest is not good enough I suppose.. Tubers just can't get a break here. Again, different lakes, different rules. Thats why I'm very curious about other states.
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for the most part here in CA the answer is yes.. unless the lake/res has a cleaning and inspection station which usually runs up a lot of money... on the waters near me, with the exception of a few lakes, all have banned any type of personal watercraft.. there are a few exceptions in lakes/res south of me.. and there are a few pay to play lakes where there are no restricions..
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Here in Utah I know of only a few ponds with restrictions like that. They are small community ponds that have city ordinances that restrict the use. The other is the green river and there is a minimum length on pontoons due to safety.
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Essentially there are no restrictions on boating waters in Tx, unless they are across the board, like a total ban on all floating craft usually by local ordinance.
I'm not an advocate of trespassing on private waters where one may get shot, but was referring to "pay to play" type lakes which would be private in our state.
We also have recreational inner tube floating (fishing or not) allowed on most bodies of water. So, I wonder if fishing float tubes are allowed to go where inner tubes go in other states, like say, these inner tube sites in CA :
http://www.totalescape.com/active/water/tubing.html
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[cool][#0000ff]Sounds like New York and California are about the most tuber unfriendly states in the union. But, as the severity and awareness of the invasive species increases...along with devastating diseases like VHS...we can probably look for more waters in more states to adopt harsher regulations.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have tubed all over the country and have never encountered the kinds of restrictions you describe. There are always isolated waters where there are limitations placed on fishing and swimming, mostly due to the lake or reservoir being a source of drinking water. But (thankfully) most lakes and rivers in most states are pretty much open to use by all watercraft...subject only to local or state safety regulations.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Sounds like if you are going to become a regular and serious tuber you either need to move to another state or get used to the idea that you have to drive a bit for your tubing pleasure.[/#0000ff]
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You beat me to it again C...Even the Escape is 6' long. But I can pack TWO Escapes or Renegades in the back of my Grand Vitara. PLUS OARS!!!!!!
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Unfortunately The State of New York has so many asinine rules and regulations it is impossible to do anything with out having to apply for a permit or pay a fee. Tony is talking about Canopus Lake , part of a State Park, which does have a regulation stating inflatables must be at least 6 ft in length and multi chambered. @TD, New York is like Oregon and Washington State, ME TOO STATES, anything California does, ME TOOOOOOOOOOO, @TonyNYC, I sent you a PM
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Wonder if this guy had to fight any regs:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/man-in-...lant,2440/
How far is the Delaware, seems like fewer regs there.
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[quote BFVSFOREVER]Unfortunately The State of New York has so many asinine rules and regulations it is impossible to do anything with out having to apply for a permit or pay a fee. Tony is talking about Canopus Lake , part of a State Park, which does have a regulation stating inflatables must be at least 6 ft in length and multi chambered. @TD, New York is like Oregon and Washington State, ME TOO STATES, anything California does, ME TOOOOOOOOOOO, @TonyNYC, I sent you a PM[/quote]
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