Explore Vandalia, Illinois - Boating Fees And Regulations

Boating On Vandalia Lake



Vandalia, Illinois Lake Boating

The lake is a very popular place for boaters. Before launching a boat, boaters must provide from their agent, a Certificate of Insurance of $100,000 boat insurance at the time they purchase a permit.

Boating Speed limits



Day Time Boating Speed Limit On Vandalia Illinois Lake is 45 miles per hour Night Time Boating Speed Limit On Vandalia Illinois Lake is 10 miles per hour

Boat Permits



(1 Day Pass)

Up To 100 HP - $10.00

101 To 225 HP - $15.00

Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $10.00, No weekend or holiday permits

(2 Day Pass)

Up To 100 HP - $15.00

101 To 225 HP - $20.00

Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $20.00

(3 Day Pass)

Up To 100 HP - $25.00

101 To 225 HP - $35.00

Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $25.00, No weekend or holiday permits


Yearly Boat Permits

Non-Powered Boats - sailboats, rowboats, canoes and paddleboats - $10.00

Motor Boats - powered sailboats, powered paddleboats, (IO & OB - 1-50HP) - $30.00

Motor Boats - IO & OB - (51-100HP) - $50.00

Motor Boats - IO & OB - (101-150HP) - $75.00

Motor Boats - IO & OB - (151-200HP) - $100.00

Motor Boats - IO & OB - (201-225HP) - $150.00

Jet Skis - 750 cc or less: $100.00 -- Over 750 cc: $150.00

Competition Ski Boats - $200.00, Subject to approval from the Lake Committee.

Permits available online, at the Vandalia, Illinois City Hall, 432 W. Gallatin
or the Vandalia Lake Marina during regular hours

Online Boat Permits