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LAKE STATUS: OPEN
Please use caution on the water and watch for debris. Lake users should be aware of erosion control barriers and avoid them.
LAKE ACTIVITY DURING LAKE CLOSURES Motorized watercraft are prohibited from using the lake during lake closure to protect the shoreline from wakes and protect people and watercraft from floating debris. Non-motorized vehicles, canoes, kayaks, etc. do not make a wake and travel slow enough to avoid floating debris.
BOAT SAFETY CLASS
You can take fast and easy boat safety classes online at Boater Exam.com, and Boat-Ed.com. Certification cost is $34.95. A certificate is required for 12 - 18 year old boaters without an adult. Wonder Lake is largely governed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources regulations, please review: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/
LAKE WEATHER
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CONTACT THE MPOA
The Master Property Owners Association (MPOA) owns and manages Wonder Lake, a private 835 acre recreational lake in Illinois, northwest of Chicago.
The MPOA office is located at 7602 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake, IL 60097.
Questions about the lake, or need information about the Wonder Lake area? Email office@wlmpoa.org, or Call (815) 653-1000. Office Hours: CLOSED SUN & MON, TUES & THUR 11-2, WED & FRI 3-6, SAT 9-12
• LATEST LAKE UPDATE → Lake Managers Report
• Historical read → The History of Wonder Lake's Restoration
• How to control erosion: → Read: Rip Rap 'Collars'
• Help the fight against invasive species → Learn More
MPOA PUBLIC MEETING FACILITY
If you would like to use the MPOA building for meetings or events, please check the calendar link for availability on the date you need. If the date you are interested in is available, please email the MPOA office at office@wlmpoa.org with time and date and they will provide you with the details and a form to complete.
SUBDIVISION DUES
Annual dues are collected by individual subdivisions, not the MPOA, with the exception of Oakwood Shores and Hickory Falls #3 subdivisions. Learn more >
MPOA WATERCRAFT DECAL REMINDER
MPOA Lake Use Decals MUST be permanently affixed to each registered watercraft / snowmobile / ATV and are NOT transferable. Wonder Lake Police Department Marine Patrol has a list of all MPOA Decal registrants, with type and description of the unit of each issued decal number. Failure to have your MPOA decal permanently affixed is a ticketable offense.
LAKE PRESERVATION FUND
The Board of Directors of the Master Property Owners Association has established a restricted use Lake Preservation Fund. The purpose of this Fund is to have the cash reserves available to protect, restore, rebuild, or repair the lake and its associated structures from natural disasters or catastrophic events.
Learn more about lake preservation fund >