Lake Springfield Fun

New classes starting March 29.

America's Boating Course

Lake Springfield Watercraft Licensing is underway. To learn more about boating activities, license classes and access our 2021 license renewal form, visit https://www.cwlp.com/LakesParksHome/LakesParksInformation/Boating.aspx.

You can also register and license your boat/craft for use on Lake Springfield at the Lindsay Bridge Boat Licensing Station during early season limited hours on the weekends. Call ahead, 217.786-4075. For questions or licensing needs during off-hours, call 217.757.8600. or e-mail [email protected].

See Land of Lincoln Power Squadron's Boating Safety Courses schedule for March.

See update on CWLP's shoreline stabilization riprap work this year.

See updated boating guidelines for Lake Springfield.

New Boating Guidelines for Lake Springfield, Lindsay Boat Licensing Station To Open Saturday (Also posted here https://www.cwlp.com/LakesParksHome/LakesParksInformation/Boating.aspx)

Lake Springfield Boating Guidelines During COVID19
• Social distancing rules apply to users of Lake Springfield and face coverings will be required for those entering the Lindsay Boat Licensing Station. Any persons with illness or under recommendation to quarantine should not boat on Lake Springfield.
• Boaters are allowed to have up to 6 immediate family members in the same boat. Beginning May 29th, these guidelines are expected to allow up to 10 per vessel in boats that are of an appropriate size to hold that number.
• No tying boats together and maintain a distance of at least 35 feet between boats.
• Keep boats 35 or more feet from shoreline and private docks.
• Follow all other Lake Springfield and State of Illinois boating rules.

TAKE PRECAUTIONS DUE TO HEAVY RAINS
With all the recent rains increasing runoff into Lake Springfield, boaters and swimmers should be aware of potential hazards. E.coli levels are currently higher in the Lake Springfield than what Public Health recommends as a bathing beach standard. View our most recent readings from today from our web page with other E.coli information, https://www.cwlp.com/LakesParksHome/LakesParksInformation/LakeWaterQuality.aspx. With more rain and potential for flooding logs and debris in the lake could be hazardous so lake users should use caution.

LINDSAY OPEN
Lindsay Boat Licensing Station is planned to be open on Saturdays beginning this weekend (7:30 am-2:30 pm). This is weather dependent and will be based on staffing availability for the remainder of the boating season. Boaters are encouraged to call ahead to the station at 786-4075 or contact Lake Security for questions, 757-8600. Face coverings must be worn inside the Lindsay Boat Licensing Station.

To register your boat/craft for use on Lake Springfield, you must:
• Have a valid boat license from the State of Illinois or be able to show proof that such a license has been applied for
• Verify your current address by showing a valid driver's license or other photo ID
• Complete an application detailing the length of your boat/craft and the horsepower rating of any motor or engine
• Boat License Applications can be printed from the CWLP website https://www.cwlp.com/LakesParksHome/LakesParksInformation/Boating.aspx and completed in advance, or filled out at the station.
• Through June 30th, boat license applications can be processed by mail as well. Send completed application forms with payment to CWLP, P.O. Box 3560, Springfield, IL 62708. The license will be mailed back to you upon approval. Please allow for 10 to 12 days for processing by mail.