About Us
Harper Lake Association Purpose
Harper Lake Association Members are landowners having deeded access to the
Harper Lake, Irons, Michigan.
We are dedicated to:
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Maintaining and preserving the lake's ecosystem.
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Keeping the lake clean and usable.
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Enjoying each other's company.
Our intent is to use this site to provide:
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Communications among our members, both full time and seasonal residents.
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Visitors background information about the lake.
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A guide to courteous use of the lake so that boaters, fisherman and residents can share Harper Lake in harmony.
Lake Rules
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SLOW, NO WAKE for all motorized watercraft shall be between 7:30 pm and 11:00 am.
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Speed boating, water skiing, and operations of personal watercraft shall be between 11:00 am and 7:30 pm.
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All watercraft must circle the lake in a COUNTER CLOCKWISE direction
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Discourteous and / or reckless boating conduct should be reported to the Lake County Sheriff /Marine Division. Include the MC numbers, if possible, and location when calling the Sheriff. (231) 745 - 2711
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100 FOOT RULE: SLOW-NO WAKE speed must be maintained within 100 feet of a shoreline, any watercraft, docks, fisherman, rafts, swimming areas, and swimmers. SLOW-NO WAKE is required in waters less than 3 feet.
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All watercraft covered by the Michigan Marine Law must be registered and the license must be displayed. Approved personal flotation devices are required.​
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All watercraft shall stay at a reasonable distance from fishing boats and shall pass on the deep side of boats fishing the shallow waters of the shoreline.
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