Below are the additional items need when fishing from a boat: (Please also refer to the shore fishing checklist)
- Life jacket for each person in boat along with one throwable
- Great lakes safety kit requirement– Flares, flare gun, whistle
- Anchor and rope
- Boat fenders
- Throw rope along with tie downs
- Front and back navigation light if fishing during dawn or dusk
- Electronics / GPS to help you while fishing and returning back
- Map of lake
- Fire extinguisher
- Boat cover
- Spare oil
- Spare plug
- Paddle
- Great lakes kit – Flares, flare gun, whistle
- Bucket in case boat takes on water
- If battery on board must be affixed to boat and battery connections must me covered up
- Know the rules of the water such as boat driving at you, no wake buoy and so forth
- Duct tape
- Vehicle and boat insurance information
- Weather radio
- Launch pass
Trailer needs:
- Spare tire and jack – Make sure the jack can lift the boat up to change tire
- All trailer lights work
- Bow strap is in good shape
