Big Point Sable to Arcadia

August 1, 2008 Update: This list of coordinates was confirmed by LRBOI Conservation Officers last week.  It is important that all net related incidents be reported to the Michigan commercial fisheries division by calling the RAP Hotline (800-292-7800). If possible, record the full GPS location, time, weather, sea conditions, and the presence and type of any flags, buoys, floats or other net markings. Please also report missing net markers by emailing This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . This will allow us to compile this important information and forward it to the LRBOI so that corrective action can take place.    Thank you in advance for your assistance!

1. 44 23.647N  086 16.665W 126 FOW  - POT STAFF BOUY ONLY

2. 44 13.822N  086 25.163W 151 FOW 

3. 44 13.251N  086 25.046W 120 FOW  - NO KING FLOAT

4. 44 12.845N  086 24.727W 60 FOW 

5. 44 11.950N  086 25.242W 125 FOW

6. 44 07.077N  086 28.956W 125 FOW - NO KING OR LEAD FLOAT

7. 44 05.907N  086 30.047W 125 FOW

8. 44 05.536N  086 30.706W 170 FOW - NO KING FLOAT

9. 44 03.934N  086 31.601W 124 FOW - NO KING FLOAT

*** HAZARDOUS POSITIONS LISTED BELOW ***

44 15.2 N  X 086 25.30W 128 FOW.  - We have reports of a piece of rope in this area.  It is likely a net anchor with a piece of rope attached.  LRBOI Law Enforcement have marked this area with a single staff

44 10.2 N in 125 FOW  -  Report of rope and/or a piece of net. LRBOI Law Enforcement have marked this area with a single staff

Warning:  All boaters must remain on the lookout for nets and other hazards while on the water.  Recent rains have flushed a lot of debris into the lake and parts of pulled nets may still be in the lake. It must be noted that new nets are set and others relocated prior to the coordinates being forwarded to us to be posted. This information should not be used for navigation but rather as a general reference of reported locations. 

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