our mission

​Established in 1944, CLAA's Mission is to promote, enhance and facilitate the safety and wellbeing of Crystal Lake, located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, and its surrounding areas. That mission includes the conservation of wildlife and natural beauty of the area and to cultivate, create, establish and promote good fellowship between its members and the community. Learn more...

lake rules

SPEED LIMIT
35mph

NO WAKE
7:30pm - 10:00am
Monday through Saturday effective the second Sunday in June through the second Sunday in September

SUNDAY MOTOR RULES
No gas motors on Sunday effective the second Sunday in June through the second Sunday in September

​BOAT TRAFFIC
Counter-clockwise

ARTIFICIAL WAKE ENHANCEMENT PROHIBITED
1) Prohibited Equipment.  No person may use or employ on Crystal Lake water sacks, ballast tanks, submersible wings or any other device which causes a boat to operate in a bow-high manner, or which increases or enhances a boat’s wake
​(2) Prohibited operation.  No person may operate a boat on Crystal Lake in an artificially bow-high manner in order to increase or enhance the boat’s wake.  Such  prohibited operation shall include wake enhancement by use of ballast, mechanical hydrofoils, uneven loading or operation at transition speed (the speed at which the boat is operating at greater than slow-no-wake speed, but not fast enough so that the boat is planing. 

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join or donate

To join or donate, visit JOIN/DONATE.

Crystal Lake Advancement Association membership dues help fund annual needs such as our Lake Aquatic Management Plan (studying lake level impacts, monitoring and treating invasive vegetation and ensuring water quality), promotion and establishment of pedestrian safety and continued general upkeep around Crystal Lake. The money collected also supports our social gatherings for fundraising throughout the year and our annual Independence Day fireworks.

Become a Member - Download and Complete Form Below
There are two types of membership: Household ($50) or Crystal Club ($100)
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Crystal Club Membership
Please consider becoming a Crystal Club member at $100 per year. Your membership will go a long way to continue our water management, invasive species treatments and other initiatives, while remaining within our budget.

Why Join?
With your support, we can continue to increase our efforts to protect lake water quality, community safety and the natural beauty of Crystal Lake for generations to come. These efforts are also linked to increased property values, quality of life and building a stronger local community!

Beautify Our Community
Lake beautification efforts include: signage upkeep and landscaping efforts around the lake and roads; plus an annual comprehensive lake study, evaluation and treatment of Eurasian Milfoil.

Want to Just Donate?
Already a member?  Don't want to become a CLAA member? We welcome any donation to our General Fund.

getting involved

Want to get involved?  Here are some great ways to make a difference and enjoy lake living!
Email the CLAA Board for more information or to volunteer.
​View the full calendar and details of events

Lake Preservation

Water quality and control of invasive aquatic species remains a top priority on Crystal Lake. Through your generous donations and additional funding from the Sanitary District, the CLAA will continue to contract with a local aquatic biology firm to survey, test and treat the lake according to DNR guidelines and regulations. 

Visit the Lake Preservation page for updates on Crystal Lake Preservation Activities for 2025.  
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SPECIAL LAKE REPORT

Review the Official First Draft of the Crystal Lake (Sheboygan Co.) Aquatic Plant Management Plan

​Send comments and questions to [email protected].

Road safety

CLAA considers road safety a priority for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. Per a request to the county by CLAA:
  • A traffic study was completed by the county between Elkhart Lake and Crystal Lake resulting in speed limits to and from Elkhart Lake  to be consistent at 25 mph.
  • Additional signs promoting biker and pedestrian caution have been posted around the lake.
  • Additional mowing of berms to aid pedestrians is being completed each summer.

Social

Join us for our summer social events including:
  • Summer Kick-off Social - Friday, May 30 @6:30pm, Crystal Lake Golf Course - Join us for light appetizers, soda, wine, beer & cocktails and to show your support for our 2025 initiatives! 
  • Venetian Night & Fireworks – Saturday, July 5, 2025.  Boat Line up @7pm, Parade @7:30pm. Firework display to follow at dusk!!
  • Special Wedding Celebration-  Cindy Howly will be hosting a Wedding "flotilla" on Crystal Lake!  – Thursday, July 3 - Connect with her for details as she would appreciate everyone being courteous and understanding during the ceremony. 
  • End of Summer Crystal Lake Paddle-About and Brunch- Date: TBD, Time: 9am - If you want to paddle in a group, meet in the bay at the public boat landing or meet the group wherever you see them on the lake.​
  • Brunch- TBD at Lakehouse Bar & Grill (W6547 Co Rd C) with music, food, a Bloody Mary bar, games and more. ​Stop by to visit with your friendly lake neighbors and celebrate the end of summer!
View the full calendar for event details.

lost and found

To report a lost item or a found item, post it on the CLAA Facebook page with a "Lost and Found" heading.