All applicable state and federal fishing and
boating regulations apply to Bella Vista lakes. Arkansas law
requires all vessels propelled by sail or machinery of any type
to be registered. In addition, boats on Bella Vista Village lakes must
have current state and POA boat registration permits.
A current POA-issued Photo ID is required before buying boat
stickers. Boat registration may be obtained by presenting a
state registration
certificate. Boat owners will be provided a
copy of Arkansas regulations. Registration fees will be
discounted upon receipt of certification from an approved
boating safety class. All boats must be re-registered by March
31 each year or be subject to a late fee.
A current state and POA boat registration is required before
using any boats on the POA’s lakes. Members wanting to use their
boat must have a current POA-issued photo identification card
and current annual POA boat registration
(permit). Guests must
have a current guest card and a temporary boat permit, in order
to use their boat on any of the lakes.
NOTE: The use of any personal watercraft, houseboats and float
planes is prohibited on all Bella Vista lakes. A recommended
speed limit of 35 mph applies to Loch Lomond and lakes Ann and
Windsor. Lakes Avalon, Brittany, Norwood and Rayburn are “no
wake” lakes. For more information about the POA’s lakes, call
the Lakes and Parks Department at (479) 855-5067 or (479)
855-5060.
Boat registration renewals are due each year by Dec. 31, but a
grace period is granted until March 31. Renewals of boat
registration after March 31 are subject to a late penalty fee
equal to 10 percent of the cost of their boat registration, or
$5 per month, whichever is higher. There is no
proration for renewal of boat registrations. First-time boat
registrations are prorated by the quarter-year.
