Lake Care & Safety

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all who use Pleasant Lake, please follow these boating safety guidelines:

• All watercraft must travel counter-clockwise
• Slow no-wake speed is required within 100 feet of:
  • Shorelines
  • Docks
  • Anchored or moored watercraft
  • Swim areas
  • People in the water
• Do not cross within 150 feet behind another vessel that is traveling faster than slow no-wake speed
• Water skiing is prohibited between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise
• After dark, all vessels must operate at slow no-wake speed with navigation lights on
• A spotter is required in addition to the driver when towing skiers, tubers, or other riders
• Sailboats under sail power have the right-of-way over motorboats
• Scuba diving safety rules apply:
  • Vessels may not operate within 200 feet of a diver’s flag unless supporting the dive
  • Divers should remain within 100 feet of their flag

For additional boating rules and certification requirements, please visit:
www.boat-ed.com.

Each year, Pleasant Lake hosts a Fourth of July Fireworks show to celebrate our community. To ensure everyone’s safety during the event, please observe the following guidelines:

• Fireworks barges will be positioned on the south end of the island prior to dusk
• All watercraft must remain at least 400 feet away from the barges
• No-wake zones apply around all fireworks barges
• If conditions become unsafe, the fireworks launch may be paused or stopped
• The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be on the lake to help ensure safety

Your cooperation helps keep this tradition safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Protecting the health of Pleasant Lake is a priority for the Pleasant Lake Civic Association. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality emphasizes the importance of managing invasive aquatic plant species to protect water quality, wildlife, and recreational use.

PLCA supports treatment efforts that:

• Target invasive plant species
• Preserve native plants and biodiversity
• Maintain swimmable and fishable waters
• Are safe for people, pets, and wildlife

Treatment methods are carefully selected and applied to minimize disruption while maintaining the long-term health of the lake.

PLCA is currently gathering treatment quotes and exploring an assessment option, with a goal of keeping costs under $100 per year per parcel with lake rights.