Remember GBRA Watercraft Rules and Regulations

The rules and regulations to the right were passed during the March 22, 2006 Guadalupe- Blanco River Authority’s Board of Directors meeting. Representatives from theTexas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office and Lake- Wide Associations met with GBRA staff to consider regulations to enhance water safety regarding the equipment and operation of towed or pulled recreation devices; and to discuss water-safety issues in general. A Resolution was drafted and reviewed by the TPWD, Sheriff’s Office and the Lake-Wide Associations before being presented to the GBRA Board. The GBRA Resolution establishes rules and regulations for the equipment and operation of certain recreational devices referred to as and Regulations For Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid, Lake Nolte (Meadow Lake), Lake H-4 (Lake Gonzales) and Lake H-5 (Lake Wood) in Comal, Guadalupe and Gonzales counties. Special Traffic Rules For Treasure Island Bridge GBRA has also established “traffic lanes” under the Treasure Island Bridge. Click the link below to see the map that shows the “lanes” for boats and PWCs passing under the bridge. Any jet ski (PWC) passing under the bridge will be at a no wake speed. Signage will also be posted on the bridge to designate lanes. Fishing, stopping or anchoring within 100 feet of the bridge is prohibited. The towing of tubes or other inflatables is prohibited under the bridge. See Map of Traffic Lanes GBRA's Resolution plus other Resolutions currently in place can be found on the GBRA website, www.gbra.org, under Lake Management.

- Fixed Ramps, Rails Prohibited The installation of fixed ramps, rails, or other devices for the use of riding or sliding with a wake-board is prohibited. - Wakesurfing Prohibited The use of a motor powered boat or PWC to create a wake for use of a surfboard will be classified as a hazardous wake, and is prohibited. It is the intent of this restriction to recognize the limited size and narrow features of the referenced lakes, and the destructive shoreline affect resulting from a hazardous wake that is required for surfing. - Hazardous Wake Prohibited The intentional use, modification, or operation of a motor powered boat or PWC to create a wake will be classified as a hazardous wake if the wake exceeds the level necessary for utilization for recreation, or causes a wave action that will damage shoreline property and is prohibited. - Towing or Pulling of Inflatables A motor powered boat or PWC towing or pulling of an inflatable device, or other devise known as a “water-toy” herein referred to as “inflatable” that is attached by rope or other method to a motor powered boat or PWC must be operated so that the motor powered boat or PWC AND the “inflatable” maintain a minimum distance of 50 feet from another vessel, the shoreline, or a fixed structure at all times, except when operating at head-way speed. This regulation does not apply to an operator or individual pulling or towing a skier or wake-boarder utilizing a hand-held rope or lanyard. Violations of these regulations is a Class C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of $25 to $500.

Good News About Flood Control Dams Comal County officials expect to begin construction soon on a new flood retention structure near Solms. The Bleiders Creek control structure is credited with reducing the severity of the 1998 flood by up to 30%. It is expected that this new dam and several more proposed will have a similar additional benefit. This will be county’s first new flood control dam since 1981. Comal officials deserve a "well done" for staying with this project. Update: Retention Dam Finally Approved (Jan/2008): After almost 10 years since the 1998 flood, final approval of a Comal county retention dam has been received. The proposed structure will be similar to the Blieders Creek dam. The new one will likely be built of concrete, but the function will be similar. The map (left) shows the existing and proposed structures. It is expected to take about 2 years to construct. See Newspaper Article For Details

McQueeney Marina Closes As you boat around the lake, you have, no doubt, noticed all the activity at the McQueeney Marina property on Terminal Loop.  This long time RV park and campground has been purchased and apparently new homes will soon be going up.   One side effect of the all this activity is the closing of the boat ramp at the site.   Keep this in mind should you need to trailer a boat in or out of the lake.  We will try to update new developments as we hear about them.

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