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's one place to launch a boat in Wixom. Another 112 are within 25 miles.
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Water you can reach from here: Proud Lake.
See every ramp on Proud Lake.
For closures and rules check Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guides for Wixom 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 know of one launch in Wixom: Proud Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp. Within 25 miles there are 112 more.
Wolverine Lake Access Site Kayak & Canoe Put-in in Walled Lake, about 2.2 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.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Tell us, we update the list regularly.