Boating On Vandalia Lake
The lake is a very popular place for boaters. Before launching a boat, boaters must provide from their agent, a Certificate of Insurance of $100,000 boat insurance at the time they purchase a permit.
Boating Speed Limits
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Boat Permits
(1 Day Pass)
Up to 100 HP - $10.00
101 to 225 HP - $20.00
Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $20.00, No weekend or holiday permits
(2 Day Pass)
Up to 100 HP - $15.00
101 to 200 HP - $20.00
Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $20.00, No weekend or holiday permits
(3 Day Pass)
Up to 100 HP - $25.00
101 to 200 HP - $35.00
Personal Watercraft, Jet Ski - $35.00, No weekend or holiday permits
Yearly Boat Permits - No V8 Engines
Non-Powered Boats - sailboats, rowboats, kayaks, canoes and paddleboats - $10.00
Motor Boats - powered sailboats, powered paddleboats, (IO & OB - 1-50HP) - $30.00
Motor Boats - IB & OB - (51-100HP) - $50.00
Motor Boats - IB & OB - (101-150HP) - $75.00
Motor Boats - IB & OB - (151-200HP) - $100.00
Motor Boats - IB & OB - (201-225HP) - $150.00
Jet Skis - All: $200.00
Competition Ski Boats - $200.00, Subject to approval from the Lake Committee.
Dock Fees - $75.00
Permits available online, at the Vandalia, Illinois City Hall, 432 W. Gallatin or the Vandalia Lake Marina during regular hours
Online Boat Permits
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