No fishing allowed in Michigan from motorized boats

[itsbob]

There is a planned protest tomorrow,Wednesday,in Lansing at noon against the governor.If really pissed off and want to display your anger against your overbearing governor,hitch your boat to the truck and show up at capital building tomorrow.Make some signs to criticise the witch.Maybe get Dorthy to throw some water on her and confiscate her broom.Must stay in cars/trucks though.

[Herkimer]

I live 2 hours “door to dock” in NE Indiana. Less than 5 miles from Ohio border. I purchased my annual Ohio license in early March.
I’m a Buckeye, born raised until I moved for employment transfer.
My friend and I have been self quarantined for over 4 weeks prior to fishing out of Mazuriks several times this season. ODNR is parked and monitoring State ramp when we visited. We launch Lund boat full of gas, truck tank full also. We make no stops, take sandwiches, drinks on boat. We troll, no bait needed. I have seen first hand many fisherman abide by rules of social distancing. From my experience, things seem to go very smooth at launch. I did witness an ODNR officer confront (very professionally) a small boat with 6 people, boat was pulled out of launch.
Common sense is imperative here. As stated, there is always the outlaw that ruins it for the rest of us. But overall, again, I have found MOST people at Mazuriks to be law abiding and polite.
I do understand with all of life’s woes, fishing is definitely a stress reliever. I have mixed feelings about Michigan, but strict monitoring of Michigan state ramps as the ODNR has implemented is sufficient.
Again, my experience, my opinion. Good fishing my fellow friends.

[Ret.Capt]

I don't like it either, but it is what it is!!! I am currently dry docked in Michigan as well as with many others. Happy to see that my fishing brothers and sisters in Ohio are still able to go out after their rewards. Be safe, have fun and I hope to be back out there with you soon! Keep up with the GOOD news and reports, its enjoyable to read while we wait for our return to join you!

[resoh02]

I think this government control thing is getting out of hand. People have to have somethng to do and boating and fishing is a great relaxation. Many times is more than 2 in a boat is relation and live together. Volunteering order is one thing and demanding is another. People have a lot of money invested in there boats and already paid for dockage.