LAKE FIELD GUIDE
Little Sebago Lake
Maine
200 ftHeadway speed zoneIncludes island shorelines
300 ftWakesurfing setbackStay beyond the shoreline band
15 ftWakesurfing minimum depthConfirm depth on the water
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Estimated bands include mapped islands.
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Before you launch
0 / 7A preparation checklist, not a substitute for required equipment or training.
Look after your rider
Agree on hand signals. Keep an attentive observer. Stop the engine before a rider approaches the boat. Keep riders clear of the propeller and exhaust.
Use suitable flotation and equipment for the activity. Follow the boat and equipment manufacturers’ instructions.
Leave a lighter footprint
Clean, drain, and dry your boat, ballast systems, trailer, and equipment. Give wildlife, swimmers, docks, and other boaters plenty of space. Move your riding area rather than repeatedly passing the same shoreline.
Maine boating safety resourcesIn an emergency, call 911
Give the lake name, nearest landmark, and your coordinates if available. This app does not dispatch help or monitor your trip.
KNOW THE RULES ON YOUR LAKE
Maine law, in plain language.
Read the summary, then open the official source for the full rule and exceptions.
SHORELINE SAFETY
Headway speed near shore
Generally, operate at the minimum speed needed to maintain steering and control within 200 feet of mainland or island shorelines, and in marinas or approved anchorages. The statute includes exceptions for active fishing and certain direct-course water-skier pickup or drop-off.
Title 12 §13068-A(13)15 ft
WAKESURFING ACTIVITY
Distance and depth both matter
A motorboat engaged in wakesurfing activity may not operate within 300 feet of shoreline or in less than 15 feet of water. Maine’s definition also refers to wakeboards and similar devices used in a motorboat’s wake; an activity name alone does not determine which rule applies.
Operating rule §13068-A(18)Activity definition §13001(27-A)OPERATOR EDUCATION
Check your course requirement
Operators born on or after January 1, 1999 generally need an approved boater safety course and certificate to operate a recreational motorboat capable of more than 25 horsepower. Age and exemption provisions also apply.
Title 12 §13068-A(17)LAKE-SPECIFIC RULES
Check restrictions before launching
Some waters have motor, horsepower, speed, or access restrictions. State rules, authorized local restrictions, posted signs, and current closures need to be checked for your lake. The lake directory is not a complete restriction database.
Official Maine boating law guideSource review: September 29, 2026. This preview summarizes selected rules. Read the official law guide for equipment, life-jacket, towing, and other requirements. Map overlays do not determine legal compliance.
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