Updated July 2026
Idaho Wakesurfing Rules
What the rule says
Idaho has no statewide wakesurfing-specific law; proposed statewide regulation has failed. A general statewide no-wake rule requires slowing to about 5 mph within 100 feet of docks, structures or persons in the water, and counties may enact stricter rules. Examples: Kootenai County imposes a 200-foot no-wake buffer from shore/structures; Valley County uses a 300-foot no-wake zone and bans wake jumping. Restrictions are county/waterbody-specific.
Source: Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The linked statute or agency page is the authority — wake-sport law is changing quickly in many states, so confirm there before you ride.
Statewide rules are the floor, not the whole picture
Individual lakes routinely add stricter limits on top of the state rule — no-wake zones, time-of-day windows, horsepower caps, and wider shoreline setbacks are all set locally by counties, lake districts, and land managers. Check the local authority for the specific water before launching.
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