You are surrounded by some of the most beautiful freshwater in the world on the Leelanau Peninsula! And it stands to reason you are looking for ways to get out on this sparkling water.
Fishing, waterskiing, kayaking, SUPing, and sailing are all popular activities on Lake Michigan and the inland lakes of the MI Pinky!
If you are looking for boat rentals, see our rental shops page.
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Michigan Boating Laws
To get a PDF of the Michigan Boating Handbook, click here. Important safety regulations for boaters:
- All Michigan inland lakes have a general speed limit of 55 MPH
- Boats must stay 100 feet from shore, rafts, docks, buoys, and swimmers unless moving at a slow, no wake speed. Personal watercraft must remain 200 feet from these obstacles
- All vessels must stay 200 feet from scuba divers and “diver under” flags
- Boats must travel around the lake in a counter-clockwise manner, particularly when towing skiers, surfers, or tubers
- Boats and jet skis require a “spotter” and a rearview mirror when towing a skier, surfer, or tuber
- Sailboats, non-motorized watercraft, and boats towing skiers always have the right of way