The Barry County Sheriff's Office Marine Division says it will continue to patrol the privately owned Orangeville Island, aka 'Party Island' in Gun Lake, in the same manner that they have patrolled the island in the last 12 years. Boaters that are in less than 4 feet of water around the shoreline will be asked to move back to the 4 foot water depth.  Failure to move to the 4 foot water depth could result in a citation for tresspassing or even arrest.

The private island has been family owned since 1910.  Boaters are encouraged instead to enjoy the shoreline and beaches around the State Park.

There is one more alternative...   the island is listed for sale.  It can apparently be yours for only $1.5 million dollars.