Got my sisters 40th bday coming up in a few weeks. They live in Timbucktoo (Reedley), but are only about 40 minutes from Pine Flats. I remember going there as a kid many moons ago, but need to refresh my memory. Is it jet boat friendly? Lots of Lake Lice on the water? Any speed limits or muffler requirements?
I use any opportunity to drag the boat anywhere, but don't wanna drag it 4 hours only to find out they won't let me on the lake.
TIA....... 
Steve
Not sure about the lake lice population, probably like anywhere else. Here's the list of regs from Fresno County
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
1. CERTIFICATE OF NUMBERS (current and properly displayed registration)
2. PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE
One for each person onboard
Must be appropriate size
Must be in serviceable condition
Must be readily accessible
Must be USCG approved
Boats 16’ and over must have at least One Type IV PFD that is immediately accessible
Children under the age of 12 must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket when aboard and underway vessel 26ft. in length or less. Exceptions: on a sailboat, if the child is in an enclosed cabin, or restrained by a harness tethered to the vessel.
3. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Must be marine type
Must be in serviceable condition (charged)
Must be USCG approved
Must be readily accessible
Vessels less than 26’ – 1 size B-1
Vessels 26’ or larger require size B-11 or 2 B-1
4. SOUND SIGNALING DEVICE
Bell, horn, whistle or other device capable of making an efficient sound signal.
5. BACKFIRE FLAME ARRESTOR
Required on in-board gas motors which are not exposed to atmosphere above the gunwale.
6. MUFFLERS
An effective muffling system is required for the exhaust for every engine.
WATER SKIING
1. SKI-FLAG
Must be red or orange, at least 12" x 12", square or rectangle.
Must be displayed under the following circumstances:
A down skier.
Skier in water preparing to ski.
A ski line in water.
A ski or ski device in water near boat.
2. NUMBER OF PEOPLE
Three people are required for water skiing.
Observer must be at least 12 years of age.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
OPERATOR AGE-----All operators must be at least 16 years of age, except:
Vessels with 15 hp or less.
12 to 15 years old may operate with an 18 year old adult who is onboard and supervising the operation of the vessel.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. LAKE PATTERN: Counter clockwise on all Lakes and rivers.
2. SPEED LIMITS
50 MPH daytime speed limit on Pine Flat, Shaver and Huntington Lakes.
5-MPH nighttime speed limit on all waterways in Fresno County.
No Wake Zone: No wakes allowed/ 5MPH max. speed limit.
5-MPH speed limit within 100 feet of swimmer, 200 feet of swim beach, swim float, docks or launch ramp.
3. NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS: Navigational lights required between sunset and sunrise.
4. BOW RIDING: Riding on the BOW, GUNWALE, OR TRANSOM is prohibited.
5. RECKLESS VESSEL OPERATION: Reckless or negligent operation of any vessel is prohibited.
6. BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Operating a vessel or skiing under the influence with a blood/alcohol content of .08% or more is prohibited.
7. Any person convicted of one moving violation while operating a vessel shall be ordered by the court to complete and pass a boating safety course approved by the Department of Boating a Waterways
