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Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club

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Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club

Kennel Lake Sportsmen's ClubKennel Lake Sportsmen's ClubKennel Lake Sportsmen's Club

(309) 266-9641

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Welcome to Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club

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Welcome to Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club

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About Us

Kennel Lake Sportmen's Club is a family friendly, private club that allows fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, and an 18-hole disc golf course.  Kennel Lake is a 7 1/2-acre lake that is stocked yearly. A family can come out and enjoy the private beach during the day and gather around a campfire at night.


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Picnic Pavilions

Picnic Pavilions

Picnic Pavilions

Kennel Lake offers many pavilions for members to use without reservations.

Clubhouse Rental

Picnic Pavilions

Picnic Pavilions

Check out the Kennel Lake clubhouse for rental.

Swimming

Picnic Pavilions

Swimming

Swimming is permitted at the beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Camping

Disc Golf

Swimming

Kennel Lake offers primitive camping for members to enjoy

Fishing

Disc Golf

Disc Golf

Kennel Lake has a well stocked lake opened for members to enjoy.  

Disc Golf

Disc Golf

Disc Golf

Kennel Lake has a private premier disc golf course for members to enjoy.


Events

Photo Gallery

The beach freshly groomed awaiting swimming season.

    More Info

    Rules and Rentals

     

    • Rental Info & Rental Form Rentals available for members and non-members for parties, reunions, holidays, weddings and much more.
    • By-Laws: pdf Revised Marched 11, 2019
    • Printable Rules: pdf

    These rules and regulations are for your safety and protection.  Please observe them.
    The person in whose name the membership is held is responsible for his or her own family and guests' behavior while on the club grounds.  Violators are subject to expulsion, pending a hearing before the Board of Directors.

    Definition of a Member: The Person named on the certificate and spouse/partner/significant other and their dependent children up to 18 years of age. Children of members are considered affiliate members.

     In accordance with the By-Laws ARTICLE III, SECTION 1. SUBSECTION 4.
       Any member may be fined Fifty dollars ($50) per offense for violating any rule of the club.
       Fine is payable within thirty (30) days from the notification of the board.
    The above rules and regulations are for your safety and protection.
    Please observe them.
    Kennel Lake Board of Directors
    309-266-9641.

    Camping Info

    Overnight camping will be permitted for tents or single axle pop-ups or trailers. Sorry, No motorhomes!


    • All camping is on a first come basis. No reservations anytime. Check in building is located between site #6 & 7. Fill out forms and pay appropriate cost immediately before setting up camp.
    • Camping is permitted in designated areas only Tuesday night through Saturday night. Sunday night camping is not permitted, with the exception of Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Monday nights will not be permitted at all.
    • The permit charge is $10.00/night per site.  Site #1 charge is $20.00/night. Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times. 
    • There is no electricity at campsites. Electricity may be “borrowed” from the nearest pavilion, provided no one is using the pavilion at the time. Campers are not permitted to set up and use the pavilions as part of camping. Campers must unplug or share if pavilion is occupied. All cords must be unplugged if not in use! Electricity may ONLY be temporarily used for small appliances. No refrigerators or AC. Generators are not permitted.
    • One family membership per permit. Maximum 3 tents and 8 occupants per site. Only site #1 will accommodate 6 tents and 16 occupants. 
    • Check-in any time but immediately before setting up camp, except Tuesday, check-in starts at 2pm.
      Check-out is at 2pm.
    • Campfires must be made ONLY in the fire rings provided. Do Not throw cans, glass or plastic in fire rings.
    • Campers must park in the parking areas adjacent to the camp area.  No cars are to be parked in the camp areas or pavilions. Do not park beyond the site # post. Vehicles should be no more than one car length in from the road. Bumper near edge of road.
    • Firewood is not provided however, available firewood is located near site #10 and most needs cut.
      No chainsaws.

    Fishing Info

     Fishing is restricted to members, associate members listed on your membership card, and some non-member children as follows:  


    A member may bring up to three (3) non-member children, up to the age of 15, when accompanied by the member. This is to  accommodate grandchildren and affiliate members’ friends to allow them to learn about fishing. All guests’ catch will apply to the  member’s weekly limit. 

    All fishing is prohibited during the month of April. 



    Fish Limits:  Per Week /  Per Membership


    • Bass -  5 Under 12" and Over 16"
    • Bluegill – 40  10 Over 8" & 30 Under 8"
    • Catfish -  15 Over 12"
    • Crappie  - 15 Over 9"
    • Walleye - 4 Over 18"



    **Please read all posted signs for updates.   


    Please register ALL fish removed from the lake to better regulate fish population. Cleaning of fish is prohibited on the grounds. Please  report any violation of the rules and regulations.   

    Throw lines and trout lines are not permitted. Minnows are prohibited.   


    • All fishing must stop when the gates close at 10:00 p.m. 
    • No walk-in fishing permitted after the gates are closed during the summer  Season. 
    • November through March, walk-in fishing will be permitted from 8am-8pm. 
    • No fishing in April. 
    • For your safety, ice should be  at least 4-6 inches thick to ice fish. 
    • Fish at your own risk.  


     Only electric powered trolling motors are permitted on the lake. Boat Slips may be rented for the year. Your boat must be secured to a  cable provided by the lake. Cost is $60. Must contact Club Secretary for availability.

    Learn more

    Disc Golf

    Opened in 2020 

    This is a private course for members only.




    • Caddy guide
    • Course Review

    Become A Member and Renewal Form

     

     

    New Member Application CLICK HERE
    Starting Aug 1st dues are prorated 50%
    Plus $100 initiation fee
    Please read ALL rules before applying

    JOIN THE FUN! BECOME A MEMBER OF KENNEL LAKE!

    • Benefits of our private club:
    • Fishing in our regularly stocked lake
    • Swimming and Playground at our beautiful, clean, sandy beach
    • Camping at the lake under a shady canopy of mature trees
    • Picnics and Family Gatherings in our covered pavilions
    • Fish Fry's featuring Walleye, Catfish, Chicken, and all the fixin's
    • Special Events: Fish Derby, Weenie Roasts, and more...
      All for only $200 per family per year! 


    New members will pay a $100 initiation fee.
    Past members must also pay initiation fees if membership has not been active for more than 2 years.

    ALL YEARLY DUES ARE DUE BY JAN 31 EVERY YEAR REGARDLESS OF WHEN MEMBERSHIP WAS STARTED.


    Current Members:  Membership Dues Renewal * Printable Form
    *This form is in .pdf format.

    kennel Lake swag

     

    If you looking for some Kennel Lake Sportsman’s Club merchandise check out our online store. 

    T-shirts, sweatshirts with different logos and colors available. There are different sticker choices also. 

    Items are directly shipped to the buyer. 

    https://my-store-11651757.creator-spring.com
     

    Board Members

    Additional Information

     

    OFFICERS

    President -Kevin Wilson
    Vice-President - Adam Fuller

    2nd Vice-President -- Elisha VanMeenen
    Secretary - Diane Lauterbach
    Treasurer - Elisha VanMeenen

    Asst. Treasurer - Nicholas VanMeenen

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Morton 

    Mark Wilson
    Matt Majors
    Eric Hoschek

    Washington
    Lonnie Klein
    Sharon Fuller
    Tim Pritchard

    At Large

    Darrin Munter
    Michelle Cato


    The Board of Directors meets the second (2nd) Monday of every month at 6pm
    The Annual meeting is the second (2nd) Monday in November
    following the monthly meeting.
    All members and guests are welcome to attend. 


    Questions or Comments

     

    During the year, the Board of Directors has had discussions on several issues and topics brought
    to the Board by members of Kennel Lake.  In an effort to better understand how the membership
    uses the Kennel Lake facilities and also what improvements can be made to Kennel Lake, we would
    like your honest opinions.  All information will be gathered and discussed by the Board of Directors.

    Please take the time to send feedback or suggestions as your opinions are important to us in
    making decisions on some of these issues.  We would like to hear from both new and long-time
    members of Kennel Lake.  It is our goal that what we do will make Kennel Lake a Club that is
    utilized and fun for the membership.  We would like to do more for our members and also attract
    new members.

    Find out more

    Contact Us

    Contact Us

    Better yet, see us in person!

     

    Thank you for taking the time to send this feedback.  Your information is important to us.


    - Kennel Lake Board of Directors 

    Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club

    22172 Kennel Lake Dr, Morton, IL, USA

    (309) 266-9641

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    08:00 am – 08:00 pm

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    Downloads

    Kennel Lake Disc Golf Course Map (pdf)Download
    Caddy Guide kennel-lake (pdf)Download
    ByLaws 2019 (pdf)Download
    Membership application 2022 (pdf)Download
    Membership application+rules 2022 (pdf)Download
    Clubhouse rental form 2023 (pdf)Download
    2023 RENEWAL FORM (pdf)Download

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