Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesThere are 2 places to launch a boat in Decatur. Another 72 are within 25 miles.
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The launches in Decatur sit on Eagle Lake.
Helpful before you go: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rules
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 2 launches in Decatur, including Eagle Lake Public Boat Launch and Lake of the Woods Public Boat Launch. Another 72 are within 25 miles.
Village of Lawrence Canoe Launch in Hartford, about 6.5 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Michigan law says drain plugs out, water drained and plants removed before you trailer away, or risk a fine of up to $100.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Let us know and we'll add it.