WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Special Local Regulation; Lake Havasu, Lake Havasu City, AZ.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 16 by R.C. Tucker, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector San Diego.

Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of Lake Havasu. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Lake Havasu City, AZ during the 2026 Lake Havasu Witch Paddle event beginning at 8 a.m. on October 25, 2026, and ending the evening of October 25, 2026, at 2 p.m. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically author...