LAKE POLICIES AND PRIVATE BOAT GUIDELINES

Acceptable boat types:

• Single-hull sailboats

• Rowboats

• Kayaks

• Pedal Boats

• Electric Boats

• Pontoon (patio) boats

Paddle Boards, Boogie Boards, and Surf Boards

are NOT permitted on the Lakes.

Electric motors ONLY. Horsepower capacity must be no

more than five (5) MPH and NO WAKE permitted.

Rubber boats will be permitted only if they comply with

U.S. Coast Guard Safety Standards. Maximum Capacity

of 3 persons or 450 lbs. Maximum motor rating - 2hp.

Boat Size:

• Eight (8) feet MINIMUM length

• Maximum allowable overall length is 14 feet for

sailboats and 18 feet for all other boats.

Updated: December 17, 2021

2500 Regatta Drive

Las Vegas, NV 89128

www.mydesertshores.com

702-254-1020 MAIN 702-254-1345 FAX

LAKE POLICIES AND PRIVATE BOAT GUIDELINES

Fishing hours are year round from thirty (30) minutes

before dawn until thirty (30) minutes past dusk.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Throwing of trash, cigarette butts or any foreign objects

into the lake water is prohibited. All refuse must be dis-

posed of in proper containers.

2. The introduction of any fish, reptile, animal or other wildlife

in the lakes is prohibited. Such action may result in DSCA

losing its private fish permit.

3. Animals along the lake shore areas must be on a leash

and their excrement picked up. No animal shall be car-

ried, transported, left, or turned loose in or on the lakes.

Animals are prohibited from swimming in lakes. Failure to

pick up after your pets is a misdemeanor under the Las

Vegas Municipal Code, requiring a mandatory court ap-

pearance and penalties up to a $1,000 fine and six

months in jail.

4. No wading, swimming or scuba gear is permitted in the

lakes by any person or animal other than for rescue or

maintenance purposes approved by Management.

5. No beach furniture is allowed on the lake fronts other

than in designated areas.

6. Each resident must carry a current DSCA Photo ID card

when using the lakes or facilities.

7. Feeding of the waterfowl, ALL birds, and fish IS strictly

PROHIBITED.

PRIVATE BOAT INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

ALL BOATS MUST BE REGISTERED - Contact the DSCA Office

1. Boats cannot be anchored to the lake bottom.

2. Electric Boats must have horsepower capacity low enough

to maintain a wake less speed of only five miles per hour.

3. Rubber boats will be permitted only if they comply with U.S.

Coast Guard Safety Standards. Maximum Capacity of 3

persons or 450 lbs. Maximum motor rating - 2hp.

4. There will be no commercial advertising permitted on any

vessel, around the lake, or in the beach facility. (This applies

to any such advertising on the vessel itself.)

5. Mooring of boats is limited to designated docking areas.

a. Overnight mooring of boats is prohibited except at pri-

vate docks.

b. Abandoned boats will be impounded.

c. Boats cannot be left unattended except when moored.

6. Boating is restricted to residents and their guests. Individuals

under the age of sixteen (16) must be accompanied by a

parent of guardian eighteen (18) years or older while on or

near the lake at all times.

7. Wind surfers and similar craft are prohibited.

8. Beaching of boats is not permitted.

9. Launching and removal of boats is permitted only at lake

ends and private boat docks.

10. No boat racing unless sanctioned by Desert Shores.

11. Desert Shores Community Association boat storage area is

limited to facility boats only.

12. Each boat dock owner must maintain proper insurance

coverage as outlines in Article 12, section 120 in the

CC&R’s.

Updated: December 17, 2021

13. The foregoing restrictions are inapplicable to

equipment or facilities owned and operated by

Desert Shores and specifically exempt mainte-

nance boats.

14. Boats may be moved by Desert Shores with or without the

consent of the owner if such boats are maintained in any

area contrary to these guidelines or if the boat prevents

proper utilization of the facility, or presents a potential haz-

ard to Desert Shores property. The owner of the craft shall

be responsible for any costs incurred.

15. Life preservers are required for each boat passenger.

16. All boating regulations must conform to the laws of the

State of Nevada.

17. The Association is not responsible for damage to boat(s) or

for loss of boat(s).

18. User of private boats shall be allowed on all lakes util 10:30

pm provided that said boats meet Nevada Wildlife Depart-

ment night lighting requirements.

PRIVATE BOAT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Boat Liability Coverage - Personal watercraft such as those

used on Desert Shores lakes are usually covered under

homeowners insurance policies, in order to obtain a use

permit, DSCA boat owners must show proof of Homeowners

Insurance coverage, designated limits of not less than

$100,000 bodily injury liability and property damage cover-

age.

2. Current Registration Sticker - Private boats must be regis-

tered with the Association office and display a DSCA regis-

tration sticker. A one-time registration fee of $15.00 per

boat is required. Insurance coverage and proof of same

must be kept current and on file with the Association.

Updated: December 17, 2021