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We've found 9 lakes in New Mexico where gas engines can't be run and electric motors are allowed. 7 of them let you launch a boat with a gas outboard as long as the outboard isn't run. 1 doesn't allow gas motors on board at all.
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Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted
Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted
Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
Electric trolling motors only … only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted (19.31.10.17 NMAC); State Parks page: 'No gas powered boats'
Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted
Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted
Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
Waters restricted to boats with oars or electric motors include:
Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted
Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted
Electric motors only; gas motors may be on board but may not be used.
only boats and other floating devices using electric motors or with gas motors that are not in use shall be permitted
No lakes match. Try another state or clear the search.
Rules change, and some lakes close for the season or have their own permits. We link each lake to the agency page that states its motor rule, and show the month we checked it (most recently October 2026). Confirm the current rules with the lake's manager before you head out. Your state's boat registration and safety-equipment rules still apply on electric-only lakes.
Know a lake we're missing, or a rule that's changed? Tell us.
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