Fort Worth District
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Water Safety
We hope that your visit is safe and enjoyable.
Please take a few moments to read the following precautions that should be taken when at the lake.
- Learn to swim.
- Never swim alone.
- Swim only in designated areas.
- Watch children at all times. NEVER leave a child unattended while near the water.
- Wear a lifejacket. Children under the age of 13 are required by law to wear PFDs while boating on the water in the State of Texas.
- Alcohol and water do not mix. NEVER consume alcohol while boating or swimming.
- Never rely on toys such as inner tubes and rafts to stay afloat.
- Do not over estimate your ability to swim.
- Never dive into lakes or rivers.
- Boaters should observe all warning signs and buoys. Please use caution when boating in unfamiliar waters.
Enjoy your visit and plan to return home safely!
Personal Water Craft
- Each person on board a PWC must wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (lifejacket).
- The PWC may be operated only between the hours of sunrise and sunset.
- The PWC may not be operated within 50 feet of other vessels, platforms, shoreline, person, or other object.
- All operators must be at least 18 years of age or older. Note: Children under age 13 are specifically prohibited from operating a PWC unless accompanied on board by a person at least 18 years of age. 13 is the minimum age to operate a PWC having taken the Boater safety course as per Texas Parks and Wildlife. For further information click on TPWD boating image.
