[BroadHopper]

If you look up all the regulations, if the boat is technically a houseboat with galley, head, and berth, you cannot anchor overnight in a spot away from navigation traffic. There is no regulation written that a day cruiser with no galley or head can anchor overnight. I do know from time to time there were talk of appending the rules all watercraft and I haven't seen it happen.

I hear that the marine patrol will not allow anchoring overnight period. The last time I anchor overnight on the lake was about six years ago. I had always benn able to find a nice spot away from most light pollution and be able to enjoy falling asleep watching the constellation.

I posted elsewhere the only time MP approach me staying overnight is when a young cadet argued with me about anchor light vs navigation light. The young pup insist that I have the navigation lights on when anchoring. Because he was steamed I got a ticket. The next morining I presented the ticket to his supervisor and it was taking care of.