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Wakesurf Spot · Michigan

Lake Diane South Basin; Amboy Township

A 290-acre reservoir in Hillsdale County, Michigan — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

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Lake Diane South Basin; Amboy Township sits in Hillsdale County, Michigan that covers about 290 acres. It is on the smaller side, so usable wake-boat water depends heavily on local rules and traffic.

No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch.

Lake Diane South Basin; Amboy Township appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Michigan rules and the local ordinance first.

Source: Michigan DNR — Inland Lakes. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Diane South Basin; Amboy Township is a warm-weather wakesurf spot — plan around local water and air temperatures, and ride early for the calmest water.

Lake Diane South Basin; Amboy Township covers roughly 290 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Michigan sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Michigan rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Michigan: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.