WAKE ENHANCED BOATING STATUS

The Status of Wake-Enhanced Boating Issues in Wisconsin May 2026   Re-posted from Paul A. Smith Copyright © 2026 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5/10/2026 Boating activity traditionally ramps up in May in Wisconsin, with many of the approximately 600,000 registered...

Wake Surfing Regulation in Wisconsin

A presentation on Wake Surfing Regulation in Wisconsin was given by Richard Phillips at the TLWA Annual Meeting, July 3, 2025.  Richard is a retired lawyer from Presque Isle in Vilas County, who is instrumental in helping local governments develop ordinances to...

Wisconsin wake boat reform coalition

A coalition with a focus on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes from the impact of wake-enhanced boating has expanded to 60 Wisconsin-based groups from all over the state.  They represent Wisconsin fishing experts/enthusiasts, advocates for local control, lake property...

Wake boat research continues

Interest in quantifying the potential impacts of wake boats continues with more in-depth research occurring around the country.  The goal is to generate science-based guidelines for use in state and local regulation. A recent study was conducted in 2024 to determine...