Boat Registration

All boats used on Canyon Lake must be registered with the Canyon Lake POA each fiscal year, with registration opening May 1. Registration must be renewed annually, and only properties in good standing will be extended boat privileges. Outstanding balances on your POA account may prevent boat registration.

Who Can Register

Either the property owner or a tenant with privileges can register a boat — not both. The property owner may relinquish boating privileges to a tenant with a minimum one-year lease.

Motorized Boats

A $62 registration fee is charged every year for any motorized boat registered with the Canyon Lake POA, regardless of horsepower. In addition to the registration fee, the following annual lake use fees apply:

Non-Motorized Boats

Watercraft with no motor (except stand-up paddleboards) must be registered with the Canyon Lake POA — effective June 1, 2019. Examples: kayaks, rowboats, pedal boats.

• Property must be in good standing
• One-time registration fee of $15

Boat Size Limit — 21'6" and 6,000 lbs Dry Weight Maximum

No boats over 21'6" in length or exceeding 6,000 pounds in dry weight are permitted on Canyon Lake. Boats are measured as follows:

• V-nose boats: measure from the bottom of the transom to the extreme tip of the bow at centerline
• Picklefork-shaped boats: measure to the extreme tips of the bow — not the centerline
• Pontoon boats: measure from the front of the surface deck to the back, excluding the pontoons

Any boat registered with the Canyon Lake POA as of October 4, 2022, that exceeds 21'6" in length or exceeding 6,000 pounds in dry weight will continue to be allowed to be registered for use in the Canyon Lake POA until sold, removed, or transferred to another owner.

State Registration

The property owner, co-owner, or eligible tenant must appear as a registered owner on the state registration — no exceptions will be made. All motorized vessels and sailboats over 8 feet are required to be registered with the state. A copy of the current year state registration must be submitted at the time of registration at the Canyon Lake POA office and also to Marine Patrol during the safety inspection.

Insurance Requirements

Evidence of insurance is required for any motorized boat. Your insurance certificate must show:

• property owner or eligible tenant as named insured
• Policy number and expiration date of the policy
• Description of boat insured
• $300,000 minimum liability coverage per occurrence
• Canyon Lake POA named as an “Additional Insured” — 31512 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587

Canyon Lake POA must be labeled as an Additional Insured or a similar term that will provide the Canyon Lake POA with liability coverage in the event of an accident. If you are having difficulty with this requirement, please contact Member Services at 951-244-6841 x310. We will be happy to help you.

Safety Inspection & Boating Safety Test

A safety inspection is required every 2 years for all motorized vessels, regardless of horsepower. Before scheduling your inspection, you must first pass the online boating safety test.

Online Applications