Welcome to Michigan Lakes!
We are all about Michigan lakes. Life on, in and near Michigan's lakefront brings a richness that rewards for a lifetime. Have a story or comments on your experience? You can be one of the first to share it with the world on our Michigan lake directory.
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Rules of the Water
The State of Michigan has some rules, well frankly a lot of rules and regulations in regards to Michigan lakes and the use of them.
Here are just a few:
*PWC (Personal Water Craft) operation prohibited from one hour before sunset until 8:00 am
*PWC shall not cross within 150 feet behind another vessel other than another PWC or at a no-wake speed.
*You are responsible for your wake.
*Clear anchored vessels, piers and docks by at least 100 feet.
*Boaters must always keep at least 200 feet from scuba divers when dive flag is displayed.
*Sailing craft have the right of way over moving power craft.
*Water skiers and tubers must have an observer in the boat along with the boat operator.
*Skiing/tubing is prohibited from one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise.
*Boats and PWC must travel in a counterclockwise direction.
For more, read our boating reminders.
Enjoy your Michigan summer!
