Jose Lake, Michigan

09/22/2025

The new Jose Lake Association sign is now up at the west end of the lake. Thanks to all who were involved to get this designed and put up! 😉

07/08/2025

We had another great 4th of July boat parade. We had 4 boats participate this year. Thanks to all who participated, to the judges, to Chris Bouck for organizing, and to our amazing Jose Lake Store for hosting the parade and award ceremony.

1st Place - Mystery Machine
2nd Place -Ice Cream Float
3rd Place - Igloo

07/03/2025

Looking forward to a wonderful 4th of July holiday weekend out on Jose Lake. Just a reminder the annual meeting is this Saturday July 5th at 10am at the Goodar Township Hall. The annual boat parade starts at 3pm at the Jose Lake Store.

Water Safety Regulations for Jose Lake
Here are just a few reminders to keep everyone safe out on the water.

1. Waterskiing, jet skiing and tubing between the hours of 10 am and 7 pm only.
2. When jet skiing or towing water skiers or tubers, operate at least 100 feet from all swimmers, anglers, and docks. THIS INCLUDES THE AREAS WHERE THE LAKE NARROWS (BY THE STORE AND BY THE ISLAND), THERE ARE NO WAKE SIGNS, AND BALLOON BUOYS.
3. Respect all swimmers and the designated swimming areas.
4. Jet skiers should NEVER cut across the path of any other watercraft.
5. EXCESSIVE SPEED of any watercraft is always dangerous and is considered reckless. Please use common sense when operating your watercrafts.
6. All watercraft must travel counter clockwise.
7. Never throw refuse in the lake or in the boat ramp area. PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR LAKE AREA CLEAN.
8. There is no parking at the lake's boat ramp.
9. Obey all rules of water safety and boating that have been established in the State of Michigan Boating Guide.

Share these regulations with any friends, family, or renters you may have who will be using the lake this summer so we can keep our lake as safe as possible. Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!!

05/01/2025

Help keep the area around Jose Lake clean by participating in the annual Clean-Up Day this Saturday May 3rd at 9am. Meet at the Mickey and Joyce Taylor's House (7123 Nicole Drive) to receive your area to clean. There will be a cook out afterwards. Hope to see everyone there!!

11/25/2024

The lake was stocked with fish on Saturday, November 23rd. Special thanks to Dave Leighton for getting this organized and for helping to release the fish.

07/09/2024

Join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a webinar all about algae, the tiny living things at the foundation of aquatic food webs.

In March, our "HABs 101" webinar dove deep into harmful algal blooms. Now, we're zooming out to learn about algae’s vital role in aquatic ecosystems and get to know didymo, cladophora, and other types of algae that cause problems here in Michigan.

Join us on July 25, 2024, at 6-7:30 pm ET on Zoom. Register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Algae101/

The webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants after the event.

Topics will include:
Algal Ecology: Julianne Heinlein, Great Lakes Environmental Center
Cladophora/Green algae: Marcella Domka, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Didymo: Jordyn Stoll, Trout Unlimited
Golden brown algae: R. Jan Stevenson, MSU (retired)
Audience Q&A

A webinar all about algae, the tiny living things at the foundation of aquatic food webs.

07/06/2024

We had another great 4th of July boat parade. We had 7 boats participate this year. The competition was stiff. Thanks to all who participated, to the judges, to Chris Bouck for organizing, and to our amazing Jose Lake Store for hosting the parade and award ceremony.

1st Place - Super Mario (the first boat)
2nd Place - Roar Restored in '24 (Detroit Lions)
3rd Place - KISS

07/04/2024

Looking forward to a wonderful 4th of July holiday weekend out on Jose Lake. Just a reminder the annual meeting is this Saturday July 6th at 10am at the Goodar Township Hall. The annual boat parade starts at 3pm at the Jose Lake Store.

Water Safety Regulations for Jose Lake
Here are just a few reminders to keep everyone safe out on the water.
1. Waterskiing, jet skiing and tubing between the hours of 10 am and 7 pm only.
2. When jet skiing or towing water skiers or tubers, operate at least 100 feet from all swimmers, anglers, and docks. THIS INCLUDES THE AREAS WHERE THE LAKE NARROWS (BY THE STORE AND BY THE ISLAND), THERE ARE NO WAKE SIGNS, AND BALLOON BUOYS.
3. Respect all swimmers and the designated swimming areas.
4. Jet skiers should NEVER cut across the path of any other watercraft.
5. EXCESSIVE SPEED of any watercraft is always dangerous and is considered reckless. Please use common sense when operating your watercrafts.
6. All watercraft must travel counter clockwise.
7. Never throw refuse in the lake or in the boat ramp area. PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR LAKE AREA CLEAN.
8. There is no parking at the lake's boat ramp.
9. Obey all rules of water safety and boating that have been established in the State of Michigan Boating Guide.

Share these regulations with any friends, family, or renters you may have who will be using the lake this summer so we can keep our lake as safe as possible. Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!!

04/22/2024

Are you curious about the water quality of Jose Lake? Have questions about w**d control program? Read on!

Our relationship with PLM Lake and Land Management to manage invasive w**ds has been extended for another 2 years. As part of our partnership with PLM our account representative, Michael Pichla, will provide an update on Jose Lake water quality and w**d management plans.

The Zoom meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2 from 6-6:45 pm. The meeting will include a presentation of the 2023 treatment program, results of our annual water quality survey, potential threats and the treatment plan for this coming year. There will be time for Q&A as well. This session will be recorded and posted on Facebook for viewing at your convenience. If you are interested in attending or have questions add your name to the comments or message me directly.

Thanks - Matt Albin, Jose Lake W**d Board Representative

02/22/2024

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/what-is-this-green-goo-msg24-clites24

Upcoming Harmful Algal Blooms 101 webinar (3/6) from MSU Extensions

What's this green goo? Get the scoop on harmful algal blooms (HABs) in an upcoming "HABs 101" webinar, hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and partners around the state (including the Center for Lakes and Streams).

Tune in on March 6, 2024, at 6-7:30 pm ET, to bust some myths, get tips for keeping your family and pets safe, and learn how you can take action to support healthy water quality on your property and in your community.

Please share with anyone who may be interested. If you have any questions contact Meaghan Gass, MSUE Sea Grant Educator at [email protected] or 618-567-419

Free webinar on March 6 will help explain what harmful algal blooms are and how to recognize them.

11/09/2023

MSU Extensions is offering the following online course. Wanted to pass along in case anyone was interested in signing up. Please direct any questions to Cindy Anderson at MSU [email protected].

Learn about Michigan’s inland lakes online from MSU Extension

Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! This introductory six-week online course kicks off January 30th and is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes including concerned residents, decision makers, local leaders, and lakefront property owners. Course instructors include faculty from MSU Extension and state agency personnel.

Course topics include lake ecology, watershed management, shoreline protection, aquatic plants, Michigan water law, and community engagement. These six topics are explored online through video lectures, interactive activities, and discussion forums. Additional resources are also provided for those looking to dive deeper into a topic. Participants communicate with each other and instructors through lively discussion forums and biweekly Ask-an-Expert webinars which include guests from organizations such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Registration is open now through January 28, 2024. The cost of the course is $115 per person. Register by January 12, 2024, for an early bird price of $95 per person. A limited number of scholarships are available. Current individual members of the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association are eligible to receive a $95 reimbursement upon successful completion of the course.

A certificate of completion is awarded to those who complete the course. Students also can receive continuing education credits, including 16 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification credits and educational hours in the MSU Extension Master Gardener, Master Citizen Planner, and Master Naturalist programs.

Learn more and register at www.canr.msu.edu/lakesonline.

Introduction to Lakes Online is a six-week online course specially designed for lake users, lakefront property owners and lake managers interested in learning about inland lakes. From the comfort of home or office, participants have 24/7 access to six online units complete with closed-captioned vide...

07/09/2023

Mike Pichla from PLM Lake and Land Management will be on Jose Lake conducting the summer water quality survey on Monday, July 10th. If necessary they will conduct any treatment the week of 7/17. Contact Mike with any questions. Thanks!

[email protected]
616-891-1294 ext. 2300