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Originally Posted by Shedwannabe
Yes, as Rose points out, the list, last updated May 15, 2009, says seaplanes are prohibited on Pickerel Pond. I have not found online the information as to when it happened, but I suspect the Bureau of Marine Patrol site is the last word on the matter.
Incidentally, looking at the BMP list, Pickerel Pond is the ONLY lake in the state to have "Seaplane prohibited" next to it. There are 10-12 lakes and ponds that have seaplane restrictions, but only this one is prohibited. I'd like to know the reason for that (i.e. the politicing and dealing and influence that let the state's 2003 objection be overturned). While I PERSONALLY don't want seaplanes on the lake, if hist is a result of some back-room power play I would think it a shame.
Incidentally, the lake is NOT listed as one of the lakes where skicraft are prohibited, whereas it is in fact prohibited to jet ski there. I think this is possibly because the only lakes where skicraft restrictions are mentioned are lakes larger than the 75 acre statutory limit and Pickerel Pond is under the limit (at 74.6 acres).
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The definition of "skicraft" is any motorized vessel less than 13ft, capable of exceding 20mph and the capacity to carry no more than 2 persons. There are wave runners out there that do not fit this criteria and would be legal for them to be on the pond. (Capacity to carry 3 persons)