Important Reminder - All Boats on Lake Lure Require A 2023 Boat Permit
Lake Lure is a small man-made lake with less than 27 miles of shoreline. As stewards of the lake, the Town of Lake Lure must carefully and consistently manage its challenges and limitations. In an effort to meet the diverse needs, schedules, budgets, and preferences of a wide array of residents and visitors, several types of boat permits are available. All watercraft - motorized and non-motorized - must obtain and display a permit issued by the town in order to be on the lake. This includes, but is not limited to, any kind of stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes.
Please, be aware that as of April 30th, all water vessels on Lake Lure (including those docked in marina boat slips, inside boathouses and/or those affixed to a dock, a lake structure, the shore or other stationary object regardless of the vessel’s condition, serviceability or frequency of use) are required to have a 2023 boat permit displayed on the vessel. Since it is now past April 30th, any vessel on Lake Lure without a valid boat permit displayed is subject to fines and/or being removed from the lake at the owner’s expense.
For additional information please review Section 4.01(A) of the Lake Use Regulations listed below. You may also find the following links helpful:
- Boat Permit Requirements and Application
- Lake Lure Boater Safety Course and Test
- Lake Use Fee Schedule
- Frequently Asked Questions Related to Getting Out on the Lake
SECTION 4: BOATING § 4.01 PERMIT FEE; BOATING PERMIT REQUIRED
(A) Except as hereinafter provided, all persons, firms, or corporations shall secure a permit from the Marine Commission or its designated agents before placing, operating, or allowing any water vessel to be placed or operated on Lake Lure. Non-motorized boat permits must be affixed to the starboard (right) side on the bow (front) of the vessel. Motorized boat permits must be affixed to both port (left) and starboard (right) sides on the bow (front) of the vessel. Penalty, see § 6.01 Amended 7-13-21, 9-26-22
(1) Boating permits for the calendar year will be made available for purchase on January 1st of that year. As stipulated in Section 4.01(A), permits must be purchased prior to placing or arranging for the placement of any water vessel onto Lake Lure. Adopted 9-26-22
(2) Beginning January 1st of each year, water vessels that are underway (in operation), adrift, beached or anchored on Lake Lure shall display the current year permit as required in Section 4.01(A). Prior to May 1st, vessels being delivered to the Lake by a third-party provider (not the owner) and being operated directly between the launch site and berth shall be excused from this requirement. Adopted 9-26-22
(3) No later than April 30th of each year beginning in 2023, all other water vessels on or over Lake Lure shall display the current year permit as required in Section 4.01(A). This includes those water vessels inside boathouses and/or those affixed to a dock, a lake structure, the shore or other stationary object regardless of the vessel’s condition, serviceability or frequency of use. Adopted 9-26-22
For questions, please contact the Parks, Recreation, and Lake Department at 828-625-9983 x 505.
