Lake Rules
Residents and members of the Adney Lake Association welcome you to our beautiful lake. We are immensely proud of Adney Lake and its designation as one of the most pristine lakes in Minnesota. As you enjoy this special place, we ask you to respect all neighbors, property, wildlife and obey all Department of Natural Resources (DNR) rules. Below are important lake etiquette and DNR rules to prevent problems or potential fines.
- Please do not harass loons, ducks, or other wildlife. Understand that the young may not be able to dive out of the way of watercraft or otherwise protect themselves.
- Stay at least 200 feet away from the clearly marked loon nesting platform located on the northeast side of the lake. No boating, fishing or otherwise entering the area behind the loon platform during the nesting period typically early May through the end of June.
- Refrain from bathing with soaps or shampoos in the lake as these products break the surface tension of the water, reducing the oxygen level and causing harm to fish and other aquatic life.
- Before you launch a boat, kayak, or other watercraft, make sure it is free of aquatic invasive species. If your boat has been in a lake with Aquatic Invasive Species follow Crow Wing County’s “Clean, Drain, Dry” guidelines. Dry your boat and equipment for at least 5 days before launching in another lake OR rinse with hot water 120 degrees for 2 minutes, 140 degrees for 10 seconds, or high-pressure wash. (A free decontamination station is located at Crosslake Joint Highway Maintenance Facility, 13870 Whipple Drive.)
- Please follow safe boating practices and keep your speed low near shore. MN DNR rules require travel at slow wake speed (5mph) within 150 feet of shore, docks, swimmers, rafts, anchored or non-motorized vessels. This rule also applies to Jet skis.
- Human-powered watercraft (kayaks, canoes, etc.) always have the right-of-way.
- Jet skis are asked to stay toward the middle of the lake as much as possible and may only be operated between 9:00am and an hour before sunset. Be aware people may be in the water near boats, pontoons and docks.
- Ensure all garbage is contained so it will not end up in the lake or available for wildlife access. (This includes leaving garbage cans out other than the day of commercial pickup.) Remember bears and other “dumpster diving” wildlife are active in our area.
- Water is a great carrier of sound. Many folks on the lake came to seek peace and tranquility. Kindly keep volumes to a respectful level and honor quiet time. Crow Wing County ordinance defines quiet times as follows: Sunday through Thursday – 10pm to 7am; Friday and Saturday – Midnight to 7am