Rules and By-Laws – WELCOME TO Lake Warren, Monmouth, IL

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

MUST display lake stickers on all vehicles—top center of the windshield.
The lake speed limit is 20 MPH—no exceptions. We have children, walkers, joggers, and golf carts year-round. Don’t be responsible for an accident.
Your guests, if fishing, swimming, or boating, must have a member on the premises.
Leaseholders should check with the building inspector to see if permits are required before making any changes to the premises.
All tree removal must be pre-approved by the Conservation Committee.
Only yard waste, trimming & limbs from lake property can be taken to the burn area below the large dam – State law.
Lot numbers MUST be visible on all lots and residences for 911 emergencies. This includes thepermanent campground.

Picnic area, gazebo, shelter house & kitchen. To reserve, contact the lake office at 309-734-3894.
Boats, golf carts, UTVs, etc., require stickers with additional fees.
9-hole non-regulation golf course, pickleball court, sand volleyball, horseshoe court, basketball court, and playground w/ pirate ship.
Swimming at the beach—daylight hours only; swim at your own risk; minimum of 2. 15 & under must be with an adult.
No swimming permitted off corporate docks or watercraft.
Swimming from private docks must not exceed 50’ from the shoreline.
Waterskiing & tubing (water skis only), large area of lake inside buoys…
Designated skiing dates & times between the official opening and closing of Lake Warren. Holidays & Sundays 1-4 PM & Wednesdays 5-8 PM only.
Tubing is allowed around the lake—except the ski area during ski times. Must use official towing tubes. No Wake at any time or in any area!
Outboard motors only. Boats of members in good standing only.
Must comply with all state & government regulations for towing. All tow boats must have a driver & observer (16+).
No more than 4 boats can be allowed skiing at one time.
No other boat or water traffic is allowed in the skiing area during skiing hours.
Personal Vehicles – Lease Holders, & Permanent Campers Only. Must have sticker & proof of insurance.

Must comply with all Illinois State and government regulations, including numbers and stickers.
All Watercraft motorized or non-motorized, MUST have a current lake sticker (front right side) next to the state.
NO WAKE Lake – exception for boats towing water-skiers during specified times. (Does not include tubing)

Permitted in all areas except the swimming area, year-round, and skiing areas during skiing times.
Fishing license in accordance with the State of Illinois regulations.
Catch & Release on Bass & Walleye—keep only 1 each per day over 14”.
Annual fishing derby for kids

Dogs must be kept on a leash in any place except on the dog owner’s premises or inside the dog park.
The owner is responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
No pets on the beach, picnic, or playground areas.
For clarification of Hickory Grove By-Laws, contact a board member and/or attend a board meeting, which is every 2nd Wednesday at 7 of every month.