Lake Keesus Advancement Association

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The following rules are ones we hope all boats using Lake Keesus will follow:

Attempt to travel all Keesus Bays in a counter-clockwise direction (driver to shore) especially during high use periods.
Slow-No-Wake speed before 9:00 a.m. and after sundown Monday-Friday.
Slow-No-Wake speed before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
No waterskiing after 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
One life jacket for each person in a watercraft and one throwable if your boat is 16 feet or longer.
PWC's must go slow-no-wake within 200' of shore. PWCs must go slow-no-wake upon entering and leaving Rices and Marquardt's Bays (even if you are in the exact middle of the 2 shores, you are still closer than 200 feet from shore)!

Here are the Surf Boat Guidelines for Lake Keesus:

A list of lake boating regulations is available through the Town of Merton. See Chapters 20.08 and 20.09 for Keesus specific rules.

Boat Launch & Boating Licenses

Boat Launch
Lake Keesus has a public boat launch with 10 parking slips. The cost to launch your boat is $8.00 per resident or $10.00 per non resident. The launch is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM no launching before or after.

Boating License
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 is required to complete a boating safety course to legally operate a motorized boat or personal watercraft (PWC) on Wisconsin waters. DNR recreational safety specialists recommend all boat operators complete a safety course.

Wisconsin DNR Course

Boating Safety Tips

Special Orders

Keesus Road Signs
If you're new to the Lake and would like to get a nameplate made to add to the roadsign in your neighborhood, or if you've been a Lake resident for years and your roadsign is looking a little tired, please contact Rick Zimbric for details at 414-507-5501.

Keesus Sportswear
Keesus Sportswear including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. will only be available to order during certain times of the year. Information will be posted here when available.

Fundraising

Keesus History Books
The brand new Lake Keesus History Book update was premiered and distributed at the Christmas Party and was met with rave reviews. The book was put together by Jean Schlidt, Mary Bock, Mary Schlumpf, Laura Milbrath, Nancy Matthisen, and Gloria Wiesehuegel with the help of many Keesans who contributed their personal stories of life on Lake Keesus. If you did not pre-order the book, there are copies available to purchase for $25. Checks must be made to LKAA or cash is great. Contact Jean Schlidt at 538-1537 or Mary Bock at 538-3810 to get yours.

Grocery Receipts
Turning in grocery receipts has long been the LKAA's most profitable fund raiser.
Sentry Delafield - must be turned in within 6 months of purchase date (no stamp needed).
Fox Piggly Wiggly - just need receipt

These grocery receipts can be turned in to: the Belter's Journal Box on Park Drive, any LKAA director, or mailed to LKAA Receipts, Box 618, Merton, 53056.

Keesus Post Cards
These great post cards are available from Ginny Belter (538-1291). They make great party invitiations at 10 for $3.00.

Keesus Logo Patches
Patches displaying our new logo are available from the Belters (538-1291) for just $2.00.

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