boating

Having Fun!

Grab a paddleboard… 

Rent a pontoon… 

Launch a jet ski… 

Enjoy the blue waters of Torch Lake!

Boating Safely!

Watch the Sky

Storms come up fast.

It’s unsafe to boat/swim during lightning storms.

Make your way to a safe harbor:

• SE- Alden Dock
• NW- Torch Lake Village

Common Courtesy

• Observe the speed limit.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pump your marine toilet at DeWitt’s Marine or Torch River Marine.
• No mooring overnight.
• Turn down loud music.

Prevent Accidents

• Don’t turn around in the river.
• Clam River flows INTO Torch Lake.
• Torch River flows OUT OF Torch Lake.
• Stay 100’ away from a person in the water, other boats, rafts and docks.
• Steer clear of the points of land jutting into the lake. Many are surrounded by shallow water.

Protect Wildlife

• Loons are threatened in Michigan.
• Slow down and keep your distance.
• Enjoy watching these special birds.

Protect Torch Lake

Before you come to Torch Lake, Clean, drain and dry your boat to prevent the spread of invasive species.