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2012 Locks schedule

The Fox River Navigational System Authority is giving notice to all navigational interests that the following Fox River locks will be open for the recreational navigational season at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012.

BELOW ARE PRINT OUTS WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TO KEEP COPIES IN YOUR BOAT OF BOTH THE LOCKS AND BRIDGES SCHEDULES.

Fox Locks Vessel Lockage Procedures

Updated: March 15, 2012

Upon approacing lock at a safe and slow speed, locktender will direct timing and placement of all vessels into and out of the lock chamber.
Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) are recommended for all passengers. Children 13 years old and younger are required by Federal Law to wear a PFD while aboard recreational vessels underway.
A bow and stern safety line is required for all motor powered vessels. Both safety lines must be attended at all times and are never to be tied to any vessel.
Turn engine off while in the lock.
No smoking or cooking while in the lock.
Passengers of recreational vessels must remain in their vessel at all times during the lockage procedures.
Operators should have vessel information and fee readily available to the locktender.
All operators must be able to control their vessel in a safe and sober manner.
Failure to adhere to the above quidelines may result in a refusal of lockage and/or notification of law enforcement authorities.

2012 Call-In Procedure

To schudule additional commercial or recreational lock operations, please call 920-202-1853 twelve hours in advance. In addition to vessel lockage fees, an hourly fee is due before lockage begins.