Won’t the lake become a stagnant body of water? No. The water in the lake will be managed with chemicals when necessary. Weed killers and algaecides are readily available for use on private lakes. On public waters, these chemicals are very controlled by the DNR. In addition, the runoff entering the lake will be very well managed to control nutrients that might otherwise be carried into the lake. Waterways carrying water to the lake are planted with grasses to serve as a natural filter. Lastly, boating activity helps to keep the water agitated.

I don’t think I ski well enough to ski with this group. We welcome any level of skill. We all have to start someplace. Water skiers are very supportive people and generally willing to help one another with good skiing techniques.

Doesn’t the lake get crowded? No. There are at least 15 hours of daylight available in the summer months. The average ride takes no more than 15 minutes and if the next skier is ready when the boat returns to the dock you can easily ski 60 practice sets per day. Most tournaments average only 6 or 7 minutes per pull and run upwards of 120 skiers per day on one lake. You will find that the hard core skiers will ski in the morning, the kids during the day and others in the evening. There is a maximum of 15 powerboat lots on any one Trophy Lake. If three people in each family skied once a day, there would be only 45 rides for any given day, and it is rare when everyone skis everyday.

Is it OK to kneeboard, wakeboard or tube? Definitely yes. Whatever you choose to do with your rides are up to you. All types of skiing are encouraged.

Do the water conditions allow you to ski most any day? Yes. The only winds that make impossible water conditions are strong winds directly down the lake. Practicing in cross wind and direct head & tail winds help enhance skiing ability if the water conditions are manageable.

Isn’t the lake too small for powerboat activities. Definitely not. As a matter of fact 2000’ to 2200’ is an efficient length, little time is wasted on the turnarounds and it maximizes the number of rides. I have skied on some lakes as short as 1600’.

What is the purpose of turnaround islands? Turnaround islands break down the wake from the boat and prevent them from rolling from one end of the lake to the other creating rough water.

Is there room for other activities when power boating is taking place? Yes. Swimming can be done in the bays at the property lines and in the semi private designated area. Fishing can be done from the dock and from shore at anytime. For safety reasons, all types of other boats will have to stay in designated areas as well when powerboat activities are taking place.

Will there be fish in the lake? Absolutesly. Walleye, pan fish, bass and yellow perch will be stocked by a local vendor. Management of food and oxygen levels will also be managed by this individual. His fees for this process will be the eggs he strips from the walleye during a 10 day period in the spring.

How can the fish survive the winter? See previous answer

How deep is the lake? Generally about 6.5’. We will make a few areas approximately 13’ deep to provide a better habitat for the fish.

Can inexperienced boat drivers drive here? Yes. New drivers will take training from experienced and approved drivers within the homeowners association. Safety must always come first.

Doesn't skiing on a private lake create liability issues with the property owners? The risk is less because it is a controlled environment. In addition, liability insurance is maintained by the owners association through the American Waterski Association at a nominal cost.