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 3 places to launch a boat in Hillsdale. Another 31 are within 25 miles.
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Baw Beese Lake, Bird Lake.
Helpful before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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 3 launches in Hillsdale, including Baw Beese Lake Public Boat Launch, Bird Lake Public Boat Launch and Sandy Beach Boat Ramp. Another 31 are within 25 miles.
The launches in Hillsdale give access to Baw Beese Lake and Bird Lake.
In Michigan you must remove all drain plugs, drain the water and clear plants from boat and trailer before you drive away. Fines go up to $100.
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