Official WMAT Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Division

DEFINITIONS

All watercraft operated on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, except those used for white-water rafting require a valid Reservation Watercraft Permit. For the purpose of fishing ONLY. "Watercraft" shall not include non-motorized inflatable rafts/tubes designed for single-person use.

REGULATIONS

Personal Floatation Devices (PFD's) are required for all watercraft passengers, including passengers of rafts and float tubes. while on any Reservation waters.
Motorized rafts and/or float tubes require boat permits. Non-Motorized, single-person rafts or float tubes do not require permits.
With the exception of Sunrise Lake, watercraft are restricted to the use of a single electronic motor ONLY.
Gasoline motors of 10 hp or less may be operated on Sunrise Lake ONLY. Gas operated motors are otherwise prohibited except for official emergency purpose and personnel.
Watercraft launching is restricted to designated launching areas ONLY

PERMITS

Daily Watercraft Permits or an Annual Watercraft sticker/permit may be purchased from any permit vendor/dealer.
Reservation watercraft users must have a valid Daily or Annual watercraft permit in their possession at all times.
Watercraft Permits shall be valid only during the calendar year for which they are issued and apply only to the watercraft to which they are issued.
Annual Watercraft Stickers (issued together with annual Watercraft Permit) must be placed on the front left (port) side of the craft.