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Several Dead Geese Reported
Several dead Canada geese have been reported on Highland Lake and other lakes nearby. Both the County and IDNR are suspicious of the highly pathogenic Avian flu as the cause. Do not handle or attempt to capture waterfowl or other wild birds that are dead or displaying signs of illness.
Due to risk of infection to other animals, dogs and other pets should be kept away from the carcasses of birds that may have died or display signs of illness.
For more information go to this link from the Illinois DNR. https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.30768.html
Due to risk of infection to other animals, dogs and other pets should be kept away from the carcasses of birds that may have died or display signs of illness.
For more information go to this link from the Illinois DNR. https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.30768.html
2024 Fish Stocking Completed
In addition to the 200 Large mouth bass stocked in late September, 1,100 walleye and 600 perch were released from Downey Park on 11/15. See the video below covering the stocking.
Fish Stocking 9/24/24
200 large mouth bass 6 to 8 inches were released from Chic Park this week. All were healthy. Make sure to release all fish in this size length.
Highland Lake Olympics Pictures
The first time Highland Lake Olympics was a fun time for our residents with over 30 people in attendance. The weather cooperated too.
Carp Electrofishing Wednesday May 29th
A total of 159 carp were removed from the lake weighing over 1 ton. Average length almost 29 inches and average weight 13 lbs. 5 oz. Special thanks to Andy Plauck and his team at IDNR, Pat Herendeen, Ed Venner and his buddy Trevor Mock from Island Lake, Evan and Chase Mittelstaedt, and Joe Bigalke.
The disposal of carp was potentially the biggest challenge (solved this time by Joe Bigalke)
The disposal of carp was potentially the biggest challenge (solved this time by Joe Bigalke)
Highland Lake (Lake County Fish Survey)
The report on the Highland Lake fish survey that was conducted in June last year. Click here to see the survey.
New Highland Lake Resident Rules and Regulations
The Highland Lake rules and regulations for the residents is now posted. Click here to view what is new.
Important Boat Regulations
Effective 11/21/22, boats will be limited to a maximum speed of 4 mph and any new boats purchased and placed on the lake can be no longer than 20ft. Click here to view the new regulation. These new regulations were approved by your board on 11/21/2022.
Open Burning Ordinance
Permanent Open Burning Ordinance will be in effect, starting June 1, 2022. To find out more about these ordinances go to the Lake County website at https://clean-air-lakecountyil.hub.arcgis.com/ To see the ordnance click here.