Welcome to
Sunset Lake Association
Hanauer Hall Community Center
30505 East Lake Drive
Girard, IL 62640
217/627-3339
member information:
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
December 20, 2024
New application for dredging and update of the construction permit application under the Forms tab. https://sunsetlakegirard.com/forms
RULES & REGULATIONS REMINDERS
No paddle boat, rowboat, canoe, nor any other non-motorized boat may be operated more than 30 feet from the shoreline on the main body
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
December 20, 2024
New application for dredging and update of the construction permit application under the Forms tab. https://sunsetlakegirard.com/forms
RULES & REGULATIONS REMINDERS
No paddle boat, rowboat, canoe, nor any other non-motorized boat may be operated more than 30 feet from the shoreline on the main body of the lake during fast hours. (Section 5 Boating - Item 5 - Safety)
Swimming or rafting on the main body of the lake more than 30 feet from the shore is prohibited.(Section 6 Swimming - Item 3)
Swimming out of boats in the main body of the lake is prohibited. (Section 6 Swimming - Item 4)
Fishing from a boat during fast hours should be done in coves or within 30 feet of the shoreline on the main body of the lake when fast boat traffic is present. (Section 8 Fishing - Item 3)
If you are not receiving emails from Sunset Lake Association, please call the office at 217-627-3339 or fill out the Member Information Sheet and email or drop the form by the office.
2023 revised Bylaws and Rules and Regulation files are posted on the sunsetlakegirard.com website. You may request a printed copy of these documents by contacting the office at 217-627-3339 or at SLAAccounting@Royell.net
PROTECT OUR LAKE:
The lake was lowered for tower repair October 2024.
The Board has purchased a lake/pond surface skimmer. All members may check it out at the office and use it to remove duckweed/algae. The skimmer may be tossed from the shoreline or pulled behind a boat. The Board would appreciate all feedback as to the effectiveness and ease of use
The lake was lowered for tower repair October 2024.
The Board has purchased a lake/pond surface skimmer. All members may check it out at the office and use it to remove duckweed/algae. The skimmer may be tossed from the shoreline or pulled behind a boat. The Board would appreciate all feedback as to the effectiveness and ease of use of the skimmer.
* Remember to check your chlorine in your septic discharge. Members are required to make sure chlorine tablets are in their discharge at all times.
* Keep your leaves cleaned up. After Thanksgiving weekend, lots will be checked. If there has been no attempt to clean up leaves a fine will be issued, and violators will have 30 days to clean up leaves. If the Lake has to clean up leaves on a leasehold you will be charged a second fine and charged $100 Per Hour for cleanup.
* Walleye must be 15” or longer to be kept with a limit of 3 per person per day. Any Walleye less than 15” in length must be released back to the lake.
notices:
notices:
**Walleye were released into the lake the end of October 2023. Walleye must be 15” or longer to be kept with a limit of 3 per person per day. Any Walleye less than 15” in length must be released back to the lake.
** PLEASE SLOW DOWN The Board has received many reports of vehicles going too fast on lake roads. Fed-X and UP
**Walleye were released into the lake the end of October 2023. Walleye must be 15” or longer to be kept with a limit of 3 per person per day. Any Walleye less than 15” in length must be released back to the lake.
** PLEASE SLOW DOWN The Board has received many reports of vehicles going too fast on lake roads. Fed-X and UPS have been contacted about their truck drivers going too fast on lake roads. We are also asking all our members to please slow down! Safety has to be a concern for everyone. ** Due to complaints from members, a chain has been installed across the Emergency Cut Off between West Lake Drive and Coultas Drive, it is not locked. In case of an emergency just unhook the chain.
**The Board is looking for members to step up and form a Booster Club. People interested in fundraising for the annual fireworks and/or additional enhancements to the lake should join the Booster Club. If you are interested please call the office.
FUNDRAISER -
BUY SUNSET LAKE APPARREL
at DNR
ABOUT SUNSET LAKE, GIRARD ILLINOIS
The Lake
Sunset Lake is located 3 1/2 miles west of Girard, IL. Our lake is a 173-acres of pristine waters to enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, skiing and tubing.
July 29, 1954 the Girard Community Lake Association, consisting of, George Kemp, Harry Wallace, Ray Krebaum, James Coultas, Verner Hunt, Orval Lomelino, Owen Foster, Charles Gibbel, M. G Miller, S. O. Smith Jr organized and began to construct a lake to establish recreational facilities and to promote the conservation of wild game and fish-life by the members. On August 29, 1955 the name was changed to Sunset Lake Association. The association maintains approximately 10 miles of private roads around the lake. All land is owned by the Association and leased to the members on a 99 year lease.
Hanauer Hall
The Association maintains a community center, consisting of the Office and Hanauer Hall in addition to a garage. A Firehouse manned by Girard Volunteer Fire Department was constructed in 2010 by the Association. Hanauer Hall was dedicated to Robert Hanauer (pictured to the right), without whom, there wouldn't be a Community Center. Hanauer worked tirelessly to move the Association office from the town square in Girard to Association property. His love and dedication to the Sunset Lake Association was honored by the dedication of the community hall being named after him.
Join the Sunset Community
Sunset Lake is a private not for profit general corporation of residential properties with beautiful homes that fit various budgets.
Lake Map
dam
Sunset Lake Dam
Boaters beware!
Dam at maximum depth is only 2 feet deep!
Save your boat engine and stay away from this area!
RIP RAP Information