Rules & Regulations
Updated May 2021
The Committee on Rules and Regulations reviewed the current rules and made recommendations to the membership to remove duplicates, use clearer language, and update outdated information.
Official Rule Documents
Lake Rules by Topic
Property & Facilities
Guest & Activity Rules
Guest-Member Responsibilities
As stated in the Little Swan Lake Club Covenants, it is the responsibility of the Little Swan Lake member to make sure that guests are aware of and abide by all Little Swan Lake rules and regulations, along with applicable state and local laws. The LSL rules are posted on the website. Below are a few requirements of special note for guests using LSL facilities, including the lake.
- Clubhouse: the Little Swan Lake member reserving the clubhouse must be present during the event.
- Fishing: a Little Swan Lake member must be present when a guest is fishing either in a boat or on the shoreline, unless the shoreline is the member's property. The fisher must be properly licensed by the State of Illinois in all cases.
- Boating: a Little Swan Lake member must be present at the lake when a guest is using the member's motorized boat. Guest boats are not allowed.
- Other sport use: a Little Swan Lake member must accompany the guest when snowmobiles, four-wheelers, and similar vehicles are used on any LSL property, including the lake. No vehicles are allowed on the dam without express permission of the LSL Board.
- Swimming: guests may swim no further than 100 feet from shore off a member's property with no member present. There is no swimming off boats in the wake zone or off outlots. When swimming off a member's boat in the no-wake zone, a member must be present at the lake.
Important Boating Reminders
Tubing or Skiing: Illinois law requires a flag flying at the highest part of your boat while pulling skiers or tubers, or when skiers or tubers are in the water. While skiing or tubing, be sure to have a responsible spotter. The driver cannot be considered a spotter. Boat in a counter-clockwise pattern. Children under 13 must wear life preservers. Lights must be used after dark.
Boat Ramp Parking: Please be sure boat trailers are parked at the ramp area rather than at the clubhouse. The clubhouse is often reserved for other functions, and those parking spaces are needed. One or two trailers can take up many spaces. Additional trailer parking has been discussed as a long-range planning issue, and anyone interested in working on the project should contact a board member.
Membership & Boating Forms
The membership and boating forms have been sent out. If you have not received the documents, or if you are new to Little Swan Lake, please send an email request to Sharon at LSLClerk@hotmail.com.