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 4 places to launch a boat in Bay City. Another 11 are within 25 miles.
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Guides for Bay City boaters: 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 4 launches in Bay City, including Bay City State Park Boat Ramp, Golson Boat Launch and Independence Boat Launch Park Boat Ramp. Another 11 are within 25 miles.
Tittabawassee Riverfront Park Kayak Launch in Midland, about 18 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
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.
If a launch is missing here, Send us a tip and we'll add it.