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


Boat Permits

(1 Day Pass)

Up To 100 HP - $10.00

101 To 200 HP - $15.00

Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $10.00

(2 Day Pass)

Up To 100 HP - $15.00

101 To 200 HP - $20.00

Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $20.00

(3 Day Pass)

Up To 100 HP - $25.00

101 To 200 HP - $35.00

Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $25.00


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

Permits available at the Vandalia, Illinois City Hall, 219 S 5th St
or the Vandalia Lake Marina during regular hours