Waters Under Federal Regulations

Informational Note: The following are federally owned waters and are subject to federal regulations in addition to the general provisions of the Nevada Boat Act, including rules for registration, equipment, and operation. See refuge managers for descriptions of restricted zones and/or motor and speed regulations.

Regulations Are Subject to Change Without Notice

• Big Springs Reservoir
  Use of motors on boats is not permitted.
• Catnip Reservoir
  Closed to boating.
• Charles Sheldon Antelope Range
  Duferrena Ponds: Boats are prohibited except for inflatable rafts without motors, float tubes, and similar devices.
• Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge
  Phone: 775-725-3417
  Boats without motors (except electric motors) are permitted on the Upper Lake, Middle Ponds, and Lower Lake. North Marsh is closed to boating.
• Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  Phone: 775-779-2237
  Unit 21 Main Boat Landing and Narciss Boat Landing.
  January 1 through June 14: Boats and float tubes are prohibited.
  June 15 through July 31: ONLY motorless boats, float tubes, and boats with electric motors are permitted.
  August 1 through December 31: Motorless boats, float tubes, and boats propelled by motors with a total of 10 hp or less are permitted.
• Stillwater Wildlife Management Area
  Phone: 775-423-5128
  Refuge area only: Closed to fishing during the waterfowl season. Remainder of the year, boats with motors over 10 hp are prohibited.