Boating in Idaho

 
Idaho is truly a boater's paradise. There are over 16,000 miles of rivers and more than 2,000 lakes and reservoirs within the state's borders.  Also, we are often called "The Whitewater State" (unofficially).  Idaho is a river-runner's dream.

The Program in Brief

Purpose

To educate the public in safe boating practices, ethics and legal requirements in order to prevent fatalities and damage relating to recreational boating accidents and to provide the necessary training for sheriffs' marine deputies to enforce Idaho boating laws.

Just about every question you might have regarding boating in Idaho can be found in the electronic Idaho Handbook of Boating Laws and Responsibilities. Available in PDF or HTML format, you can browse by subject, print off an accident report form or boating safety checklist, or even take a state approved boat safety course on line.

If you would like to take a boating education course in a relaxed classroom atmosphere, click here to access a current list of Boat Idaho classes in your area.

Learn more about boating safety by clicking here.

Contact Information

Boating Law Administrator: 
    Dave Dahms
    ddahms@idpr.idaho.gov
    (208) 514-2412

Boating Education Safety Coordinator:
    Kim Jackson
    kjackson@idpr.idaho.gov    
    (208) 514-2417

Boating Law Enforcement Training Coordinator: 
    Randy Herman
    rherman@idpr.idaho.gov
    (208) 272-0595

Boating Program Specialist: 
    Gaillyn Jorgensen
    gjorgensen@idpr.idaho.gov
    (208) 514-2426

Boating Program Coordinator (East Region):
    Ed Lyon
    elyon@idpr.idaho.gov                                                    
    (208) 847-1045