Lock Hours, Fees and Schedule of Events

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2023 Lock Season Schedule Printable

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Passes are ONLY available for purchase online.

Lock Procedures

  • anchorCreated with Sketch. To notify Lock Tender approach lock and sound 3 long blasts on horn
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. Upon approaching lock at a safe and slow speed, Lock Tender will direct timing and placement of all vessels into and out of the lock chamber. Generally larger vessels enter and exit first.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. Personal Flotation 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.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. Appropriate required PFD must be worn by all paddlers during lockage.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. A bow and stern safety line provided by Lock Tender is required for all vessels. Safety lines must be attended at all times and are never to be tied to any vessel.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. Turn engine off while in lock.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. No smoking or cooking while in lock.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. Passengers of recreational vessels must remain in their vessels at all times during the lockage procedure. For safety, pets should be on a leash.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. Operators should have vessel information and online pass readily available for the Lock Tender. You can download a day pass onto your smart phone. Seasonal permits must be permanently displayed on your vessel in a location easily seen by Lock Tender.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. All operators must be able to control their vessel in a safe and sober manner.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. Failure to adhere to the above guidelines may result in a refusal of lockage and/or notification of law enforcement authorities. Lock Tender will complete Incident Report record.
  • anchorCreated with Sketch. Public docks are provided for recreational use and may be used at  your own risk. Docks are located upstream of Menasha Lock, Appleton Lock #2 and Lock #4, Appleton at the Appleton Yacht Club, Little Chute Guard Lock, and De Pere Lock