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 Shell Lake. Another 12 are within 25 miles.
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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 Shell Lake: Big Devil Lake Boat Launch. Within 25 miles there are 12 more.
Earl Park Landing in Spooner, about 13 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
In Wisconsin, all water has to be drained from the boat, livewell and bait buckets before you leave, and plants removed.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Let us know and we'll add it.