Marine Division

Marine Division

Administrator: Sgt. Philip Esarey

Come and enjoy our over a hundred lakes, creeks and rivers.

Check out the Michigan Boating Laws & Responsibilities Handbook. There are also special local Watercraft controls on 26 lakes and two lakes, which have exceptions to the State Fishing Regulations.

See the US Coast Guard for additional Boating Safety information.

Anyone born after 12/31/78, MUST have a boating safety certificate to ride a personal watercraft. To obtain the Boating Safety Certificate see the class schedule.

The DNR has 22 Public Access Sites and provides on-line lake maps for 35 lakes. Fishery Resource Reports have also been completed for 11. Fish licenses may be purchased at local dealers or on-line. Check out this general listing of Lakes, Creeks and Rivers with on-line information available.

There are many Lake Associations which are valuable information resources.

If you have any questions or would like further information about the Marine Division please contact our office at (269) 445-1225.