Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are your membership requirements?
You must be a resident of certain residential boundaries, all of Monroe County, and parts of St. Clair County, Illinois. Unless the Board votes to give you a waiver. See bylaws for a more detailed description.
What are the fishing limits?
There are signs posted at the lake with limits on possession, size, and types of fish. Any fish removed from the lake must be recorded in the register supplied by the Club. Please observe limits posted on signs. Do not fish with; minnows, goldfish, nor carp. Do not clean your fish in the lake or anywhere on the premises. A $5.00 guest fee is charged for non-members per day per person. Catch and release.
How can I join, and what is the cost?
Your best opportunity for membership approval is to be recommended by a current Club member. Once you have completed the Membership Application, submit it to the Board of Directors at the address listed on the application, along with the required $100 initiation fee.
The Board will review each application and make its decision based on several factors, including the skills, experience, and assets the applicant may bring to the Club; the applicant’s willingness to participate in workdays and serve on committees; whether the applicant has been recommended by a current member; and the applicant’s proximity to the Club.
Applicants approved by the Board will then be presented to the membership for a vote. Membership requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the members present at the designated meeting.
Members are expected to participate in two workdays each year or fulfill an assigned Club responsibility. The initiation fee is $100, and annual dues are $125.
What is the procedure for using the clubhouse?
The Clubhouse is available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Members may view available dates on the Club calendar located on Google Drive and must then contact the Clubhouse Chairman to reserve their desired date.
A signed Facility Rental Agreement, a $50 rental fee, and a security deposit are required to confirm the reservation.
The security deposit will be refunded after the Club verifies that the facility has been cleaned and returned in the same condition in which it was received.
When is the lake stocked?
The lake is closed for fishing for three weeks after stocking which usually occurs in March and/or October
What are the Club hours?
The Club is open 24/7. Members receive a key, and the combination, which serves to open the entrance gate, clubhouse, boats, and boathouse, etc. For all members, remember, last one out, lock the gate; if in doubt, lock the gate. The Clubhouse and surrounding property is under 24/7 video and audio surveillance. Please advise your guest they are being recorded for their safety and the security of the Club’s property.
When are meetings held?
General membership meetings are on the first Monday of each month. The Board meets immediately preceding the meeting at 6 PM. The annual meeting is held in January in conjunction with the regular meeting. . Please plan to attend a Board meeting if you are applying for memberships.