Hi Dave, here's some answers for you.1. Do you have to wear waders? Actually I'm not sure but I do not think so since water skiing is allowed there.2. Only boats have to follow the counter clockwise thingright? Right3. Can you run to the dam and fish your way back? YesAs it stands right now it looks like we will likely be moving the launch/weigh in location to the boat ramp due to the low lake level. MT