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May 2024 newsletter

May 5, 2024 Wonder Lake Sportsman Club Bass Derby — Thank you to Horizontals and Miller Brewing Company for the trophies at the annual Sportsman Club Bass Derby this year. The event was a great success. Lots of fish caught and many winners out on the water.

Lake Manager’s Report – May 2024

1. The Wonder Lake Fire Department attempted to conduct a controlled burn at the Wonder Lake Sediment Drying Facility in order to reduce weedy growth, however, the damp weather conditions limited how much could be burned off. Thanks again to the WLFD for their on-going efforts to assist in this activity. 

April 2024 newsletter

The Wonder Lake Community Club thanks everyone who was a part of the Egg Hunt!! About 150 neighborhood kids had fun looking for eggs this year. Thank you to Robbie S for being the Easter Bunny, thank you to the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District for bringing the truck, your families and the fire dog. And thank you to the Wonder Lake Community Club, the Wonder Lake Police Department, Sweets In Heaven Mini Pancakes, Diesel Brew, Brooke (decorations), Samantha (photographer) for your support!

March 2024 newsletter

Ice Fishing Derby a huge Success! Even without ice, approximately 125 people attended the Ice Fishing Derby Raffle at Alibi Pub and Grill for the meat raffle, 50/50 and Big 3 prizes. All the money raised will go towards the Club's lake conservation efforts. Big Thanks to the entire Bruschaler Family and all of the volunteers for making the Derby Raffle such a success. One of the benefits of money raised: Thursday, March 14th, approximately 250, 10-14" musky will be placed in the lake.

Lake Manager’s Report – February 2024

1. The Illinois Lake Management Association (ILMA) is hosting its annual conference at the I-Hotel & Conference Center in Champaign from March 4th through March 6th, 2024. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist, who will discuss Climate Change and Water Resources in Illinois. Registration info can be found at ILMA-Lakes.org 

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