Additional Noise Level Restrictions

On the waters of Deep Creek Lake and from the mouth of the Northeast and Elk Rivers to include all tributaries including the Bohemia River and the C&D Canal, additional restrictions apply.

• A person may not operate a vessel in a way that exceeds the following vessel noise levels.
  • For engines manufactured before January 1, 1993, the noise level may not exceed 90 dB(A).
  • For engines manufactured on or after January 1, 1993, the noise level may not exceed 88 dB(A).
• A vessel must operate a continuous muffler or noise suppression system and may not operate a device that bypasses, reduces, or eliminates the effectiveness of a muffler or engine noise suppression device or system.