May 2022 Monthly Newsletter

Hydraulic Dredging Update

Drumroll please... Hydraulic dredge is on the water and construction is underway!

Please be aware and careful when you are boating in these areas. You'll see large anchored barges and a cable system on which everything operates.

Wanna see a short, neat video? Check it out HERE and see a fast time-lapse of the barge being loaded into the lake.

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Recreation Season Has Arrived

Winter has passed and thankfully it's time move back into lake boating mode. We have a few reminders for you...

** Don't forget your lifejackets.

** Make sure you have a spotter as needed.

** Jet skis - You must be 16 years old to operate a jet ski. The only exception is if you are 15 and have confirmation of a boater safety course (like THIS).

Please take a couple of minutes and review the boating rules and regulations to which you agree as you enjoy our beautiful lake.

Boating Rules & Regulations

Aquatic Vegetation Monitoring

As the lake water temperatures rise, you will start to see submerged aquatic vegetation growing. We will be out this month doing inspections. If you have a particularly troublesome area, we'd like to know.

Please click the button below to email our Operations Supervisor, Ross, and let him know your specific issues.

Aquatic Vegetation Needs

Lake Manager's Corner:

The Downlow on Waking Up

As we begin to see an increase in the presence of wake boats and wakeboarding/surfing on Lake Lemon, the impacts are becoming more prevalent. The wave height and energy from these vessels increases shoreline erosion and sediment resuspension. The LLCD is paying very close attention to current ongoing research and the types of restrictions on these vessels and activities that are being implemented nationwide. Please do your part to minimize environmental impacts and safety concerns of your wake boats.

Refrain from filling ballast to maximum capacity and do not use additional ballast items (i.e. “fat sacs”).
Limit wake surfing and wakeboarding to the middle sections of the widest parts of the lake.
Operate your boat in normal unballasted cruising conditions or no-wake conditions within the narrow sections of the lake.
Stay at least 100 yards (a football field length) away from any shoreline, dock, fixed objects or small craft.
Do not wake surf or wakeboard under low light conditions (dusk, dawn or night) when wakes are less visible to others.
Do not use on-board ballast when cruising or waterskiing, make sure to empty ballast while cruising or waterskiing.

We encourage you to take a peek at the Lake Lemon fishing and boating codes of conduct below. A refresher is always a great idea!

~Adam Casey, Lake Manager

Fishing & Boating Codes of Conduct

Reminders & Updates

Independence Day Celebration

If you haven't already, mark your calendars! Our annual Independence Day fireworks celebration is set for Sunday July 3rd at dusk. This year we have invited food trucks into the park. If you plan to view from Riddle Point Park the entry fee is $20.

If you plan to view from the water, please make sure your boats are anchored with lights on and are a minimum of a football field's length from the Park shoreline.

We are now accepting donations for the fireworks show (Freeholders- you will soon receive something in the mail for donations). Anyone can drop checks off at the LLCD office, or send checks in the mail. Please note on the memo line that your check is a donation for the event. In advance, thank you for your donations which enable us to make this one of the best fireworks shows in Indiana!

*Rain backup date is Monday July 4th.

Last Reminder, Payments Due!

Per LLCD and the City of Bloomington, If you are a Freeholder resident at the lake and you have a dock on leased land, you are required to execute a sublease.

Not sure if this pertains to you? Give us a call (812-334-0233) or shoot us an email here.

You can download and print the 2022 sublease by clicking the button below. PAYMENT IS DUE BY MAY 31st!

2022 Sublease

Boat Registration

With the warmer than normal temperatures in the past several days, we've been pretty busy here at Riddle Point! If you haven't already, you can start the process of registering your boat this year by following the instructions below...

If you need to register with us for the first time, click the button below to pre-register.

If you have registered a boat or PWC with the lake previously, this form is NOT for you. You'll want to update your boat information with us at the gatehouse or office.

Everyone will pay at the gatehouse or office and receive both your boat and trailer stickers upon payment.

Boat Registration

New Lake Lemon Maps

WOW! These have been selling like hotcakes with very positive feedback. We actually had to place a second order! If you haven't already, please stop by the gatehouse and grab a new map.

We have a bathymetric map showing water depth, which is great to have on the boat while fishing. We also have a regular map of the lake that will look great framed on a wall.

New 18 x 12 waterproof maps are $5 each. Click below to learn more and stop by the gatehouse or office to grab a map.

Lake Lemon Maps

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