Your Wisconsin State legislators have been busy this past week by introducing three separate bills regarding Wake-Surfing Activities on Wisconsin Lakes

Senate Bill 1033
Establishes a 200′ minimum distance from shoreline and no water depth restrictions
Senate Bill 1025
Defines Wake-surfing as an aquaplaning activity and subject to set boating regulations

Senate Bill 1024
Establishes a 500′ buffer from shorelines and a minimum of 20′ depth, adds to the types of boating ordinances municipalities may adopt on wake enhanced boating, and grants civil immunity to the state, any governmental subdivision or agency of the state
(This bill is competing with SB1033 and will be considered next week)

The TLWA membership overwhelmingly supports protecting our waterways by regulating wake-surfing activity closely aligned with provisions in Senate Bill 1024
(Petition signed by over 500 members from Fall, 2025)

Wake Surfing Activity Concerns

Click on the links below to see for yourself

The danger from unrestricted wake-surfing activities include property damage,aquatic plant and wildlife disruption and destruction of fish habitat

University of Waterloo

An in-depth study of the effects of wake-surfing activities establishes clearguidelines to minimize damage from enhanced waves and propwash depth
University of Minnesota – Lake Beulah

Read about it in your favorite trusted magazine
Outdoor Life Magazine Testimonials

What Can You Do?

• Take a stand on this important issue and contact your representatives NOW
• Forward this message to five concerned people.

Time is of the essence as the current 2026 legislative session terminates in March