As part of executing the Federally Funded 319 Grant, the annual drawdown of Lake Lou Yaeger will begin early this year.
The gates will be opened following Labor Day weekend on Tuesday, Sep. 8. All members of the public should be advised that any watercraft stored on the lake should be removed no later than September 9, to avoid being stranded on the lake. The level of Lake Lou Yaeger will drop rapidly making it more difficult to remove boats from the lake at the public boat ramps. Any watercraft stranded on the lake should expect to remain in place until the Spring of 2021. Improperly winterized watercraft stranded on Lake Lou Yaeger could suffer severe damage during the winter season.
If you are storing a watercraft on Lake Lou Yaeger, please plan accordingly. Lake residents and Lakefront Camping Lot Leaseholders may wish to capitalize on this unique opportunity do shoreline maintenance and make dock repairs while the lake is dropped this early in the season.
Smaller fishing vessels and other small watercraft may still utilize the lake at their own risk as is common practice during the winter season while the lake level is drawn down.

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The Lake Department expects Lake Lou Yaeger to be drawn down approximately four to five feet below the normal full-pool levels. This level could be affected by excessive precipitation.
Anyone seeking more information about this topic should contact the Litchfield Lake Department at 217-324-5832 or email lamb@cityoflitchfieldil.com.