Minnesota Safe Wake App (demo)

Safe wake zones are shown in green on the map.

Safe wake zones are at least 500 ft from shore and at least 20 ft deep.

Minnesota Safe Wake App

Use the map to explore safe wake zones.

To see whether you are currently in a safe wake zone, tap the icon.

Data source and license

Bathymetry © Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Source dataset: Lake Bathymetric Outlines, Contours, and DEM (Fish & Wildlife). Commons: water-lake-bathymetry. Derivative GeoJSON in this demo is produced from DNR outlines and contours (500 ft from shore, 20 ft minimum depth). Use and redistribution are subject to the DNR General Geographic Data License Agreement.

Disclaimer

This page is a demonstration only. It is not navigation advice, a legal definition of wake rules, or an official government product. Depth and shoreline positions come from published GIS layers that may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify conditions locally, follow applicable laws, and adhere to lake-specific rules.