Lake Rules

Fishing: The Dean Lake Association encourages catch and release!

Boating Direction & Wake Path

Boating direction around the lake is counter clockwise (see map). The map also indicates path where boat wake is allowed. Please help keep everyone safe by following these rules.

Counter clockwise direction!

Michigan Boating Education Requirements

All operators born before July 1, 1996, may operate a vessel legally without any restrictions. All operators under the age of 12 years: May operate a vessel powered by a motor of no more than 6 horsepower (hp) without any restrictions and… May operate a vessel powered by a motor of more than 6 hp but less than 35 hp only if they have a valid boating safety certificate and are under the direct supervision of a person 16 years of age.

All operators born on or before December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally without any restrictions. Anyone under the age of 14 years may not legally operate a PWC.

Visit the Michigan Boaters Safety Course Online

Click to view the Handbook of Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities