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Keuka Lake Association


― BOATING & FISHING ―

Get a Boating License

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, a license is required to operate a boat in NY State. 123456

Boating Equipment Requirements

Understand the safety equipment you need to legally operate your boat.

Get a Fishing License

Learn about "free fishing days" and how to get a license for the other days of the year.

NYS Fishing Regulations

The DEC regulates fishing in NY State, understant the rules.

Other Recreation Topics

  • Where can I launch my boat?xxxxxxxxxxAAA
  • What is Keuka's speed limit?
  • And much more...
  • And much more...

Navigation & Recreation Committee

Rory Long, Chair

Darryl Heckle, Co-Chair

Bob Karczewski

Jim Howitt

Rob Dintruff

Jeanne Estep

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Pursuant to the KLA bylaws the Navigation & Recreation Committee 'shall promote safety and recreation related
programs on Keuka Lake; act as liaison with law enforcement and conservation officials; and educate and inform the membership on safety and recreation related matters regarding Keuka Lake'.

The Committee's work includes the following:

  • Increase awareness of NYS boating and fishing laws including speed limits and PDF requirements;
  • Work with the Yates and Steuben County Sheriff's Marine Patrol with enforcement of NYS navigation laws, and assist with equipment purchases.
  • Work with the DEC Environmental Conservation Officers with communication of fishing and wildlife regulations.
  • Distribute summaries of navigation and fishing laws to the KLA newsletter & web site, social media sites, local vacation guides, rental agencies, local newspapers, marinas.
  • Distribute dock plates and other methods of site identification.
  • Highlight swimming and other water recreation safety matters.
  • Publicize recreational opportunities on Keuka Lake.
  • Track and stay current with NYS Navigation Laws- existing and proposed.
  • Identify, research, coordinate, publicize, and help resolve member concerns on issues of navigation, recreation, fishing and safety.