Vessel operators should always be considerate of other vessel operators even when stopping to anchor or moor. Keep in mind that it is illegal to:

• Operate any vessel in such a way that it will interfere unnecessarily with the safe navigation of other vessels on the waterway.
• Anchor a vessel in the traveled portion of a river or channel in a way that will prevent or interfere with any other vessel passing through the same area.
• Moor or attach a vessel to a buoy (other than a mooring buoy), beacon, light, or any other navigational aid placed on public waters by proper authorities.
• Move, displace, tamper with, damage, or destroy any navigational aid.
• Obstruct a pier, wharf, boat ramp, courtesy dock, or access to a marina or other facility by anchoring or mooring within 150 feet.
• Block or obstruct the movement of a vessel leaving a pier or dock.