All boats and watercraft placed on the lake reservoir must comply with all University, state and federal regulations. Boats and watercraft not in compliance will be barred from the lake. A permit must be obtained for all boats or watercraft used on the lake. Boating permits shall be affixed to the bow of each boat or watercraft. Research or enforcement agencies of the city, county, or federal government are exempt from the requirement when conducting official business or research as approved by written consent of the University Business Manager.
Boating permits are nontransferable.
2.03 No boat or watercraft shall be left unattended on or near the lake for more than a twenty- four hour period except in designated areas. 2.04 Water skiing, swimming and other similar water activities are permitted in designated areas only as delineated on a map on display at the lake headquarters building. 2.05 University policy requires all persons over the age of 16 and under 65 to obtain a Lake Carl Blackwell fishing permit before fishing in the lake. In addition, a current State of Oklahoma fishing license is required. Fishing permits are nontransferable.