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04/18/18 Carp Fest Fishing Hi-Lites From 2017
Check out this great video from several fish caught last year. Sign up now for Carp Fest by clicking here. 03/12/18 John Sonnenberg Bald Eagle Pictures
John took pictures of this Bald Eagle this past Sunday. It was perched high in the trees just north of Downey Park. Some of the best wild life pictures I have ever seen. 03/06/18 Get Ready for Our 25th Anniversary Carp Fest
2018 will mark our 25th consecutive year offering this great event for our residents and to help improve our fishery. The event will run from May 23rd - the 28th. Sign up information will be posted soon. This years theme is Jurassic Carp! 
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03/01/18 Lost Canoe
A lost canoe was found on the North shore at Trisha Steels house. Please contact her by phone (847.456.4324) if it is yours.
A lost canoe was found on the North shore at Trisha Steels house. Please contact her by phone (847.456.4324) if it is yours.
02/19/18 January Highland Lake Property Owner’s Association Board of Director’s Meeting
Click here to view the minutes from January 15th.
Click here to view the minutes from January 15th.
1/31/18 Eskimo's on Ice Recap
It was a great time at the two day event. Lots of comradery among anglers and the weather was great. Only two categories had fish registered. The first was the largest northern pike (28 inches) caught by guest Andy Loria and his brother Fred for the biggest bass a 14 inch small mouth. These fish were released and the prize money was returned by them to go towards fish stocking. A total of $270 was raised and will go toward our next fish stocking. The video of the party at Chic park will be posted soon.
It was a great time at the two day event. Lots of comradery among anglers and the weather was great. Only two categories had fish registered. The first was the largest northern pike (28 inches) caught by guest Andy Loria and his brother Fred for the biggest bass a 14 inch small mouth. These fish were released and the prize money was returned by them to go towards fish stocking. A total of $270 was raised and will go toward our next fish stocking. The video of the party at Chic park will be posted soon.
12/28/17 Please Make Sure To Leash Your Dogs
Over the last several months there has been several incidents where unleashed dogs are chasing people while walking, biking, jogging and just walking their leashed pet. Many residents can no longer enjoy walking the neighborhood in fear of them being chased or bitten.
We ask that every resident that is a dog owner respect the laws that are currently in place for the safety of our residents and their dogs as well.
Please note that in Lake County it is unlawful to walk an animal without a leash or other controlling devise that is not on your property. If your dog leaved your property and enters public sidewalks, road and etc. this then becomes an unleashed animal which is against the county ordinance.
This law is specified In the Lake County, IL code of ordinances Chapter 172. Section 172.07. Below is the section that covers this law. For more information please visit this link https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2487/Animal-Care-Control-Ordinances-Acts
Please make every effort to abide by this law for the safety of all residents and their animals in the community. Should you see any unleased dogs running loose in the community you can contact Lake County animal control at 847-377-4700.
Over the last several months there has been several incidents where unleashed dogs are chasing people while walking, biking, jogging and just walking their leashed pet. Many residents can no longer enjoy walking the neighborhood in fear of them being chased or bitten.
We ask that every resident that is a dog owner respect the laws that are currently in place for the safety of our residents and their dogs as well.
Please note that in Lake County it is unlawful to walk an animal without a leash or other controlling devise that is not on your property. If your dog leaved your property and enters public sidewalks, road and etc. this then becomes an unleashed animal which is against the county ordinance.
This law is specified In the Lake County, IL code of ordinances Chapter 172. Section 172.07. Below is the section that covers this law. For more information please visit this link https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2487/Animal-Care-Control-Ordinances-Acts
- Control, running at large. An owner or harborer, when walking a dog, cat, or other animal on property other than that of the owner or harborer, shall control such animal with a leash. Any dog, cat, or other animal found running at large contrary to provisions of this chapter may be apprehended and impounded.
Please make every effort to abide by this law for the safety of all residents and their animals in the community. Should you see any unleased dogs running loose in the community you can contact Lake County animal control at 847-377-4700.
06/05/17 Carp Fest Wrap Up
Chic Park Wins the 2017 Carp Fest 28fish to Downey's 21 fish.
Top Carp Catch Categories
Mike Peffley Smallest 11 1/2, Marc Rosemeyer Biggest 31 7/8,
Chaten Howard Most 8
Chic Park Wins the 2017 Carp Fest 28fish to Downey's 21 fish.
Top Carp Catch Categories
Mike Peffley Smallest 11 1/2, Marc Rosemeyer Biggest 31 7/8,
Chaten Howard Most 8
04/24/17 Reminder New Trailer Boat Policy
Policy Regarding Boat Trailer Use in Parks
Please refer to rules and information for general boating policies. All watercraft (motorized or not) and trailers must be power washed and inspected for zebra mussels prior to placement in Highland Lake. Please contact your shore representative if you need help with the inspection. Anyone found to be introducing zebra mussels into the lake is subject to local and IL state fines.
Trailered Boat Policies and Procedures
Effective March 1, 2017, the following procedures must be followed by all boat owners wishing to launch and/or remove their boats using a trailer:
Per a 2009 court decision, use of 36 volt electric motors was found reasonable on Highland Lake.
Downey Park is the only approved launch/removal site. As Szontagh Park does not fall under the governance of HLPOA, no rules regarding the use of that park can be offered.
In order to obtain access to Downey Park, boat owners must contact their shore representative or the HLPOA President at least five days prior to the scheduled launch/removal date. Failure to do so may necessitate a delay in the occurrence. The president will arrange for a Board member to unlock the gate and monitor any damage to Park property. If any significant damage occurs, the boat owner will be responsible for its repair. The boat owner must be present at the time of the launch/removal in order to address any issues that may come up.
Anyone using a trailer to launch/remove a boat must be a HL resident. The gate unlocking fee for trailered boat access can be paid by either payment of annual dues to HLPOA, or payment of the unlocking fee of $50.00 to HLPOA for each unlocking event.
Owner must use the services of Board approved marine providers. Currently, only Ahlstrand Marine in Mundelein has been approved. The approval is contingent on Ahlstrand’s cooperation with power washing the trailer just prior to its entry into Highland Lake. Use of any other provider must be approved at least thirty days prior to the desired launch/removal date.
Policy Regarding Boat Trailer Use in Parks
Please refer to rules and information for general boating policies. All watercraft (motorized or not) and trailers must be power washed and inspected for zebra mussels prior to placement in Highland Lake. Please contact your shore representative if you need help with the inspection. Anyone found to be introducing zebra mussels into the lake is subject to local and IL state fines.
Trailered Boat Policies and Procedures
Effective March 1, 2017, the following procedures must be followed by all boat owners wishing to launch and/or remove their boats using a trailer:
Per a 2009 court decision, use of 36 volt electric motors was found reasonable on Highland Lake.
Downey Park is the only approved launch/removal site. As Szontagh Park does not fall under the governance of HLPOA, no rules regarding the use of that park can be offered.
In order to obtain access to Downey Park, boat owners must contact their shore representative or the HLPOA President at least five days prior to the scheduled launch/removal date. Failure to do so may necessitate a delay in the occurrence. The president will arrange for a Board member to unlock the gate and monitor any damage to Park property. If any significant damage occurs, the boat owner will be responsible for its repair. The boat owner must be present at the time of the launch/removal in order to address any issues that may come up.
Anyone using a trailer to launch/remove a boat must be a HL resident. The gate unlocking fee for trailered boat access can be paid by either payment of annual dues to HLPOA, or payment of the unlocking fee of $50.00 to HLPOA for each unlocking event.
Owner must use the services of Board approved marine providers. Currently, only Ahlstrand Marine in Mundelein has been approved. The approval is contingent on Ahlstrand’s cooperation with power washing the trailer just prior to its entry into Highland Lake. Use of any other provider must be approved at least thirty days prior to the desired launch/removal date.
