Boating Rules

Highlights

 

  • No wake from 7:30 PM - 11:00 AM.
  • Travel counter-clockwise around the lake.
  • Stay at least 100 ft from rafts, docks, and swimmers.
  • Swimmers, sailboats, and other non-motorized boats (such as kayaks or canoes) have the right of way.
  • Stay at least 100 ft from anchored boats and watch for swimmers near the boat.
  • Skiers, wakeboarder, tubers, and surfers must wear life jackets and have a spotter on the boat in addition to the driver.
  • People on non-motorized boats are required to wear life jackets.
  • Know the state laws on all boating requirements. You can get the latest laws and regulations from the state webpage at michigan.gov/dnr.

Click below to view the Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities Handbook: