WHAT'S YOUR WATER ADVENTURE?
Explore Michigan’s waters any way you’d like – paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, motorized boats, or wave runners. Follow Michigan’s water trails or embark on your own adventure. Go fishing. Take a swim. Plan a picnic. Capture amazing photos. Or just relax and enjoy!
Michigan is for Paddlers: Get your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard and hit Michigan’s water trails. These trails are designated waterways, rivers, and lakes you can paddle along to experience Michigan, its history, beauty and natural resources.
Michigan is for Paddlers: Get your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard and hit Michigan’s water trails. These trails are designated waterways, rivers, and lakes you can paddle along to experience Michigan, its history, beauty and natural resources.
Boating is Easy and Everywhere in Michigan!
Hook up the boat and get going! There are more than 700 public boat launches in Michigan!
| Sport Boat - Offers comfortable seating for friends and family - Provides storage for food and gear - May include a swim platform so you can easily swim from the boat - Allows you to water ski, tube and do other water sports | Stand-up Paddleboard - Gives you a full-body workout - Requires minimal gear - Because you stand up, you have a great view, from seeing fish right below you to seeing all the way to the horizon | Fishing Boat - Built for fishing - offers great control so you can navigate to your fishing spot and a stable base for casting - Provides storage for food and gear - May include a live well to keep caught fish alive |
| Recreational Kayak - Available for one person or two people - Lasy to maneuver - Lets you explore many types of water - even shallow areas - May contain a storage area - Some are even designed specifically for fishing. | Personal Watercraft - Available for one to three riders - Different options for speed, sport, and family fun - May contain a storage area | Sailboat - Sailing accommodates a wide range of ability levels - Sailors control and maneuver the boat using sails, wina, and water - There are many different types of sailboats - May contain a storage area |
