Motorized boats, sailboats extending 14 feet or longer, and vessels documented by the U.S. Coast Guard all must show proof of state registration when operating on Texas public waters, which includes the Brazos River, according to Texas law.
This law does not apply to non-motorized rubber rafts, kayaks, punts, rowboats, or other vessels under 14 feet in length that have the ability to be paddled, oared, windblown, or poled. To learn more about water vessel requirements of public Texas waters, click here.
Permits are not required when using one of the Brazos River Authority’s water supply reservoirs, such as Lake Granbury, Lake Limestone, or Possum Kingdom Lake. Additionally, the BRA does not charge any ramp access or parking fees for its boat-operating visitors.
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