Lake Management
Welcome to the City of Delafield Lake Management page!
2023 End of Season Lake Weed Pier Pick-Up Schedule
As the summer comes to an end, so does the lake weed cutting operations and pier pick-ups. The last day of lake-weed cutting operations is scheduled to be September 15th.
Pier pick-ups will be scheduled for:
Main Lake Shore
Friday August 11th.
Monday August 14th.
Friday August 18th.
Monday August 21st.
Friday August 25th.
Monday August 28th.
Friday September 1st.
Friday September 8th.
Friday September 15th.
Friday September 22nd.
Friday September 29th.
The last pier pick-up for the season will be on Friday October 6th.
Western Channels
Friday August 18th.
Friday September 1st.
Friday September 15th.
The last pier pick-up for the season will be on Friday October 6th.
The City will monitor weed growth, weather conditions and resource availability to determine if any additional harvesting beyond the above schedule is warranted.
Clean Your Boat: Learn about Invasive Species
https://www.seattleyachts.com/clean-your-boat-learn-about-invasive-species
Slow-No Wake
When the water level of Nagawicka Lake rises to a level of 10 inches or more above the maximum permitted water level then the entire lake shall be considered a restricted area designated as "SLOW - NO WAKE" and no person shall operate any watercraft at any location on the lake in excess of 3 mph nor in excess of a speed which creates a wake, whichever is less. The "SLOW - NO WAKE" designation shall remain in place until the water level recedes to a level that is less than 8 inches above the maximum permitted water level.
Lake Welfare Committee
Click Lake Welfare Committee to review items from current and past meetings. Items of interest and links to other resources are also available on their page.
In order to keep our lake a safe and welcoming environment, the City of Delafield Police Department adheres to the City of Delafield Water Safety rules outlined in the municipal code.
The City of Delafield partners up with the Healthy Lakes Program of Wisconsin to help protect the health of our lakes and waterways due to runoff and erosion. The City of Delafield participates in the Healthy Lake Grant Program to secure funding to complete much needed restoration items around the lake.
The City of Delafield also partners with the Wisconsin DNR to follow rules set forth by Chapter 30 of the Wisconsin State Statues. Click here for more information.
Goose Round Up and Egg Oiling
The City of Delafield participates in the USDA Goose Round Up and Egg Oiling program. To sign up for the program, please use our online form or you can use the form included in the Winter Communicator.
To Opt-Out, we do require a request in writing with a signature.
Lake Level Meter and USGS Bark River Flow Meter
Are you planning on taking a stroll around the lake on a paddle board? Are you going to kayak down the Bark River?
Check the Lake Level Meter and the USGS Bark River Flow Meter prior to your adventure! Be safe out there!