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BEACH AND LAKE INFORMATION
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Beaches at Woods Creek Lake
Information
Beach hours are 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Indian Trail Beach
Butch Hagaele Beach
228 Indian Trail
71 Hill Top
Beach access is limited to residents of the Village of Lake in the Hills and their guests. Non-residents can only access the
beaches when accompanied by a resident of the Village of Lake in the Hills as their guest. Non-lifeguard staff will be
present to check Id’s and ensure compliance with beach regulation.
The shelter at Indian Trail Beach is the perfect place to host your next reunion, birthday party, or family picnic. Shelter
includes 6 picnic tables. Swimming and volleyball court are shared with the public. Alcohol is prohibited. Reservations
accepted starting on the first Monday in February of each calendar year. Fishing is prohibited from Village Beaches.
Fishing:
Boat Usage:
If you are fishing, you must first
obtain a fishing permit from the
Village and must abide by the
rules and regulations of the
(IDNR) Illinois department of
natural resources. Daily and
Annual Permits may be
purchased at Village Hall during
business hours and at the Police
Department during nonbusiness
hours. Permit sales begin May
1st each year and are valid
through April 30th of the
following year.
Boat Use permits are required if you are
planning to do any boating activities. Permits
are issued at Village Hall. Applications for
annual Village boat use permit require proof of
residency and current IDNR boat registration.
In order to protect the lakes, it shall be
unlawful to operate a motorized boat or
vehicle on the lake, with the exception of an
electric trolling motor being used for the
purpose of propelling a fishing boat.
Daily Village Fishing Permit: $15
Residents and Non-residents (per
person). Daily Permits can be
purchased online
Annual Village Fishing Permit Fees
Resident (per household): $40
Resident Seniors (55+): $30
Non-resident : $60
Boat Use Permit Fees
Resident Annual Boat Use Permit, Per Boat: $10
Resident Seniors (55+) Annual Boat Use Permit, Per Boat: $7
Non-resident Daily Boat Use Permit: $15
Boat Slips:
The Village has 2 Boat Storage Slip areas on Woods Creek Lake where
residents can rent a Boat Storage Slip close to the boat launch sites. Nockels
Park (149 Hilltop Dr.) and Turtle Island (290 Indian Trail) .
Storage Slip Fees — Residents: $20 , Resident Seniors (55+): $15
Current slip renters will have the option to renew their annual Boat Storage Slip
in mid-April each year. The first Monday in May at Village Hall, any available
slips will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in person ONLY.
