Lake Regulations

The following rules insure that Silver Lake remains a healthy body of water that is safe for future generations.

1.  Saturday and Sunday Speed Limit:  The speed of motorboats shall be no greater than 6 mph (headway speed) at all times except between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 6 P.M. (NH Dept. of Safety RSA 270:12)

2.  Boaters must stay 150′ away from other boats, objects, or shoreline if traveling more than 6 mph (headway speed), and 150′ away from divers at all times. The diver-down FLAG is a red rectangle with white diagonal stripe.

3.  No waterskiing weekdays sunset to sunrise.

*Violators are subject to a $200 fine*

Unless required for emergency or special training situations, limit diving to areas within 150′ of shore or where headway speed limits are in effect.

In the event of an emergency or dangerous situation, please call 911 for emergency services. Other non-emergency issues can be reported to the NH Marine Patrol.

Help us keep our lake healthy and free from harmful invasive weeds and zebra mussels by following the critical steps mandated by NH Fish and Game.  Whenever you leave any body of water and prior to launch in Silver Lake:

1. Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals.

2. Drain water from equipment (engine water intake systems, live wells, bait buckets).

3. Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, etc.)

4. Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that same body of water.

Be sure to use our paved parking area next to the boat launch. If you need to park along Breed Road, be sure to pull all the way off the pavement to keep the road clear and be careful when entering and exiting your vehicle. Non-emergency issues in the area can be reported to local police: 603-827-2903 or PD@HarrisvilleNH.org.

The United States Forest Service has designated the common loon a "species of special status" because of threats from habitat loss and toxic metal poisoning in its US range. You can help protect the loons on Silver Lake:

1. Please keep your distance from the loons when boating. Take photos with a zoom lens. It's better for the loons and it's also the law. “Harassment of loons can result in a one year jail term and/or a fine of up to $2,000."

2. Never disturb the nesting area of loons. Disturbance of the nesting area can cause nest abandonment and/or loss of young. The State of NH even studies the broken eggs after the chicks are born, so stay well away from the nest whether or not it's actively in use. 

3. If you see a loon in distress on Silver lake, please alert Colleen Barry.