What Is Meaning of Orange Buoy On Lake?

Question

I was boating with a friend and we came across a string of about 10 small, solid orange, plasitc buoys single file in the middle of a lake through a narrow area.

I cant find anywhere what these orange buoys mean. I am assuming "caution" and/or stay right, because the area was narrow, but not 100% sure.

Answer 1

They may be fish trap markers.

Answer 2

these are what different coloured bouys mean i hope it helps :

Regulatory markers are can-shaped buoys colored orange and white. Geometric shapes painted on regulatory markers indicate:

A diamond means danger. The nature of the danger may be indicated, e.g. rocks, reefs, dams, construction, or snags.

A diamond with a cross inside means no boats are allowed.

Circles mean caution or controlled area. The nature of the restriction is indicated, e.g. speed limit, no wake, no ski, ski only.

A square or rectangular shape indicates information, directions, distances, names of places, or other general information.

A can-shaped buoy with alternate red and white vertical stripes means the watercraft should not pass between the buoy and the shore.

Mooring buoys are white with a horizontal blue band halfway between the top of the buoy and the waterline.

An all red buoy is on the starboard (right) side when going upstream. It may be can-shaped or nun- shaped and may show a white even number.

An all black or green buoy is on the port (left) side when going upstream. It will be can-shaped and may show a white odd number.

Answer 3

I agree with Tom.  I have seen them as well and I wanted to know myself, so I sailed on over to get a look.  Yep, they are fish traps.  Most of the time, the "end" markers are bigger or have a little flag attached.