WY Boating Guide

All motorized watercraft operating on Wyoming waters are required to have a current watercraft registration and AIS decal. Registration applications are available online. Newly-purchased or transferred watercraft require a new county-issued title and proof of paid Wyoming sales tax. Boats previously registered in another state can use a current out-of-state title or registration. Renewals can be completed online, at Cheyenne Headquarters, or at any regional office.

Additional safety information is available through approved boating courses. Boaters are encouraged to complete safety education courses before operating on Wyoming waters.

Required safety equipment varies by watercraft class: Class A (less than 16ft), Class B (16 to under 26ft), Class C (26 to under 40ft), Class D (40ft and up). All motorized watercraft must have an efficient sound-producing device on board. Flotation devices and lights are required. All boats with inboard engines, compartments where fuel tanks or combustible material may be stored, double bottoms not sealed to hull, closed living spaces, or permanently installed fuel tanks must have proper fire extinguishers.

The operator of any watercraft involved in an accident on any waters of Wyoming must notify a Wyoming law enforcement agency immediately. Common boating violations are encountered by game wardens patrolling the state's lakes and rivers. Refer to the Wyoming Watercraft Regulation for comprehensive information.

Major boating waters include Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Boysen Reservoir, Yellowstone Lake, Jackson Lake, the North Platte River, the Green River, Keyhole Reservoir, Glendo Reservoir, and the Snake River. Wyoming's high-altitude waters provide unique boating experiences.

All motorized watercraft operating on Wyoming waters require a current AIS decal. Boaters arriving from out of state must stop at watercraft inspection stations. Wyoming has strict aquatic invasive species prevention requirements.