3 Dog Rules for Goat Island You Need to Know

No dogs on the island itself Goat Island is a marine reserve, so dogs are banned from the island year-round.

Leash dogs on the main beach On Goat Island Bay beach, dogs must be on a leash at all times, especially near the water, rocky edges, and tide pools.

Rules are enforced with fines Rangers patrol the reserve and issue fines. Leave your dog home or choose a dog-friendly beach nearby.