As a home to powerboats, paddlers, swimmers, fishing enthusiasts and more, Oswego Lake can be quite busy at times. Ensuring the safety of all lake users is a serious responsibility.
Our Proactive Approach to Water Safety
Safety Tip
Engine MUST BE OFF when recovering someone from the water.
Safety Videos
How to Safely Pick Up Your Rider
This short safety video details proper techniques for picking up your downed rider.
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How to Safely Tow Tubers
Please watch this video for how to safely pull a tube behind your boat.
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How to Navigate Safely
This short video will show you the proper technique to navigate to and from the center of the lake.
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LOC Rules and Regulations
For the most thorough and up to date information, read through our Rules and Regulations below.
Updated: January 10, 2023
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