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    Slow-No-Wake Lifted for Pine Lake

    As of Thursday, August 28, 2025, the slow-no-wake ban has been lifted on Pine Lake.  However, the slow-no-wake ban continues for Beaver Lake.  Beaver Lake continues to be over the slow-no-wake line and will be checked again tomorrow.

    Thank you for your understanding.

    The Village of Chenequa

     


    Beaver Lake - Slow No Wake

    Notice of High-Water Condition has been declared on Beaver Lake until further notice.  Temporary slow no wake will be in effect until further notice, as of August 11, 2025, 8:00 a.m. until                   declaration of the high-water condition is repealed.

    Beaver Lake Slow No Wake

     


    Increase in Thefts from Vehicles

    Dear Residents,

    This notice is to alert you of an increase in thefts from open vehicles in the area.  In the last week, we have seen an increase of thefts from open vehicles.  If the car is unlocked, they will locate your garage opener and gain entry into your home and try to take the keys as well.  Please be alert, vigilant and lock your vehicles and doors to your home at night.

    Thank you,

    The Village of Chenequa


    Pine Lake Launch Hours and Fees

    Pine Lake Launch Hours

    Remember the public boat access facility located on Pine Lake in the Village shall be open from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., except on the general fishing opening weekend when the facility shall be open on that first Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 A.M. to midnight.  No boat or equipment incident to navigation may be launched during a time the facility is not open, but a boat on the lake at the applicable closing time may be retrieved from the lake after such closing time and a vehicle in the designated parking area at such closing time may remain there until the boat transported by such vehicle is retrieved.

    Lake Ordinance Chapter 4: Lakes

    Daily Launch Fees:

    Non-Motorized Boat                   $8
    Boat 20 feet                                  $10
    Boat >20 and <26 feet                $12.50
    Boat >26 feet                                $15
    Winter Parking                             $8

    Annual Launch Permit Fees:

    Non-Motorized Boat                     $80
    Boat <20 Feet                               $100
    Boat >20 Feet and <26 Feet      $125
    Boat > 26 Feet                              $150

    Download an Annual Launch Permit Application here. (Fillable PDF)

    The annual permits are available at the Village of Chenequa Police Department.  Cash or check only.

    Village of Chenequa Police Department
    31275 W County Road K
    Chenequa, WI  53029
    (262) 367-2145


    Wakeboating Guidelines

    The Lake Management Committee proposes 10 voluntary guidelines for wakeboating on Pine Lake. These would be distributed via PLYC, Windword, PLSS, Chenequa boating education classes, Village website and posted at the landing with a depth and weed map (attached).  Additional recommendation of survey/boat log of boat type by officer on duty at landing Thursday to Sun to assess off-lake wakeboat pressure. This will help focus educational efforts on residents and off- lake wakeboats.
    1. Deep water runs only in greater than 20 feet of water. Stay out of all shallow bays.  Surf, board and empty ballast in deep water only so as to not disturb sediment.
    2. You must be 200 feet from shore, pier or moored boat.
    3. When passing between shore and the island stay in the middle on either side.
    4. Stay as far away from piers as you can, turn your wake away from closest piers.
    5. Stay out of all weed beds. Slow-no-wake if you must land through a weed bed.
    6. Maintain full visibility ahead with help of a spotter if need be re swimmers, kayakers and SUPs.
    7. When the lake is busy, wait your turn. Spaced sequential runs are better than parallel runs to       avoid  wave addition or amplification impacting our shoreline. Common boating courtesy should prevail.
    8. Respect our sailors: avoid all sailboats, sailing classes, sailboat races and regattas in session.       Sailboats have right-of-way.
    9. Keep your music volume down.
    10. All State of WI/Chenequa boating ordinances apply to you and will be enforced.

    Wakeboating Guidelines and Map


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    VILLAGE OF CHENEQUA  •  31275 W County Road K  •  CHENEQUA WI 53029

    OFFICE HOURS:  Monday • Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm  •  Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

    VILLAGE HALL  (262) 367-2239  •  Fax (262) 367-3341  •  POLICE DEPARTMENT  911 or (262) 367-2145

    AFTER HOURS POLICE  911 or (262) 446-5070 (WCC Dispatch Center)