Park and Reel

SHALE LAKE, LLC
618-637-2470

get away and play!

New at Shale Lake...
    Need a place to hold a Family Reunion, Business or small Group Event?

        Lake Rental is now available
Shale Lake is available for Day Use for Groups of less than 40 people. There is a rental fee of $50 per event day plus a $20 cleaning deposit. The rental fee includes the use of the lake, the pavillion and the boats plus catch and release fishing.
    Note: Rental of the Lake is not exclusive. Please be courteous to our members who are fishing during your event. We do not have Day Use fishing available for Individuals and Groups must be reserved in advance.

LEADER: One Person must be designated as the Group Leader and will be held responsible for the actions of the group.

FACILITIES: The Pavillion can be reserved for up to 4 hours during the event however the boats and shore parking areas are on a first-come-first serve basis. Group size shall not exceed 40 persons. All trash including cigarette butts must be deposited in the correct receptacle. Porta-Potty, Picnic tables and BBQ's on-site.

HOURS: The lake is available to groups from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (no arrivals after 8:00 p.m. and all group members must leave the premises by 10:00 p.m.) The gate will remain unlocked for a reasonable amount of time at the start of the event.

FISHING: Catch and release is mandatory unless an individual group member holds a current Shale Lake Fishing Membership (see below).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The rental fee plus deposit must be paid in advance of the event. The date will not be reserved until payment has been received. The Group Leader will be asked to review and sign the lake rules and risk wavier on behalf of the group. NO Parking is permitted on the Grass.

If you would like to rent the lake just use our online contact form to find out if your date is available...or call 618-637-2470!

2010 Fishing Memberships are still available!

Please enjoy the
Department of Natural Resources'
FISH STOCKING ANALYSIS performed in June of 2007.

Now Available...2- two man bass boats. Bring your trolling motor, they have a wiring harness.
Plus 3- paddle boats available (at no charge) for members to use.
Must be at least 16 to use boat without an adult on board. Must return boat to launching area. Use at own risk. No Horseplay
Do not get to close to the dam or the boat will be damaged. Primary member is responsible for any/all damage to the boat.
Life vests available upon request. Do not overload boat; if rim goes below water level the base will fill up and the boat will sink!

We want everyone using the lake to have the SAME privileges and enjoyment as their fellow members. For that reason, we ask that members NOT park in the single lane road or on the circle drive. There are 3 parking areas; near the dam, near the shed structure and near the pavilion.

Please do NOT PARK ON THE GRASS. As a reclaimed coal mine the soil structure is less than desirable for healthy top soil. We have difficulty regrowing grass where the top soil has been torn up.

Must be at least 16 to use boat without an adult on board. Must return boat to launching area. Use at own risk. No Horseplay do not get to close to the dam or the boat will be damaged. Primary member is responsible for any/all damage to the boat.Life vests available upon request. Do not overload boat; if rim goes below water level the base will fill up and the boat will sink!

FREE SKATE at Shale Lake

CURRENT CONDITION (Updated Daily at 9:30 a.m.)
LAST DRILL DATE: Feb 1st 2009
RESULTS: We had 6 days of Free Skate but it is melting now. Sorry!
     When conditions allow, Shale Lake will be opened to the public for ice skating. Before Skating is allowed there must be a minimum of four inches of solid ice. Ice depth is checked by drilling holes through the ice at several locations beginning from the shoreline and working toward the center. The ice is only checked once a day. Users should be aware that ice that was determined safe one day, may not be safe the next. Please check above for the current condition of the ice.
     When conditions are "okay to skate" the gate at the entrance to Shale Lake will be open from 10:00 a.m. to dusk. EVERYONE who enters Shale Lake to participate must sign a risk wavier form. There is ABSOULTELY NO PARKING ON THE GRASS. All vehicles must be parked in the parking lots AND Ice Fishing is ONLY PERMITTED by Members of the Lake.
    Note:  Never skate alone and do not gather in large groups on the ice in one spot. Do not skate after dark and please warn others of dangerous conditions.  Hypothermia, the rapid cooling of a person's body, can result in death. When it comes to ice, please remember...there is no SAFE ICE!  Emergency rope and pole are available at the pavilion.  Skating near the shoreline is safer than in the center of the lake where the water is deeper.

If "Ice is Safe to Skate": The gate will be open from 10:00 a.m. to dusk. You need to bring your own ice skates and dress warmly. There are no indoor areas at the lake. Drive past the barn to the OFFICE and sign a wavier form located on the table outside. Park in one of the designated areas and have fun! Please follow the rules so it's safe for everyone and we can continue to offer FREE SKATE.
If the condition above is "Ice is NOT Safe"...check again tomorrow after 9:30 a.m. Many factors affect ice quality; variable freezing, wind-whipped water, water movement and snow cover. (The Lake doesn't usually freeze unless we have had consistent below freezing temps for at least 5 days in a row). The gate will be locked and the Lake will be closed to all non-members.

Available NOW!
Lake Membership at Shale Lake

Join the club...
Shale Lake is now offering private memberships for DAY USE of it's 24 acre fully-stocked lake. Fish,BBQ, paddle boat, picnic....bring the family for a peaceful afternoon or evening get-together. Sign up NOW!

To preserve the lake and control the traffic, membership is limited so sign up now.

Ice fishing..and Ice falling 2007!

Memberships will start on the first of January each year and expire on the last day of December. Renewals must be received by December 1st of each year.

Membership...
All members will be issued a personal membership ID card and security gate card key. The card (and matching identification) must be presented when entering or using the lake grounds. One (1) registered guest per membership will be permitted. Minor children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Family Memberships are available.

Memberships are non-refundable. With approval memberships are transferable.

Current Members who have not consistantly broken the "use rules" will be offered renewals first. Once the membership limit has been reached applicants will be placed on a wait list for future membership cancellations.

Family Membership...
Limit 6 family members (children under 10 free)
       $130.00 annually
Individual Membership...
Per person (one registered guest)
       $90.00 annually

Purchase a Membership NOW!

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP	Family Limit 6 family members Children under 10 free $130.00
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP	Individual Per person Children under 10 free $90.00
Primary Member Informaiton Name 1):
Mailing Address::
City, State, Zip:
Daytime Phone Number::
Additional Family Members (over the age of 10 )
2):(First and Last Name)
3):(First and Last Name)
4):(First and Last Name)
5):(First and Last Name)
6):(First and Last Name)

Please mail a check/money order to Shale Lake 1499 Washington Ave, Staunton, IL 62088 Once payment has been received a gate entry card, contract and waiver infromation and membership card(s) will be mailed to you. Your membership is active and subject to the terms of the contract once you receive the gate entry card.

Coming SOON! The Campground at Shale Lake

88 overnight campsites including pull through R.V. sites,
lakeside sites and tent sites. All sites include electric.
Phase One will provide short term and overnight camping ONLY.

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