Ordinance #163
Parks & Recreation
Fishing Tournament Rules - City of Lake Geneva

The Common Council of the City of Lake Geneva does hereby ordain as follows:

Section I. Section 90-59 Waterways of the Municipal Code of the City of Lake Geneva is created to read as Follows:

90-59: Fishing Tournament Rules and Regulations.

a. Fishing Tournament or Contest Definitions. Any even held at a City facility in which caught fish are scored, weighted, tabulated or calculated on site, and/or a prize of any kind (monetary, merchandise or recognition by plaque or trophy) is given to a person or persons, and use of the facility requires any arrangements above and beyond the normal function of the facility (tent construction, extra electricity, etc.) shall be considered a fishing contest or tournament. This is independent of whether a DNR permit is required or not. Tournaments or outings with a minimum number of fifty (50) boats must also receive a permit from the City even if no special arrangements are required as described above. All contests or tournaments held at any City facility shall abide by rules set by the Piers and harbor Committee and the City of Lake Geneva.

b. DNR Permit. All individuals or groups wishing to hold a fishing tournament at a facility owned by the City of Lake Geneva must receive a permit from the DNR (if required by DNR rules) and follow all DNR regulations.

c. City Permit. All individuals or groups wishing to hold a fishing tournament at a facility owned by the City of Lake Geneva must receive a permit from the City of Lake Geneva and submit required insurance and indemnification and pay all associated fees. Tournament officials must contact the Piers and Harbor Committee ninety (90) days prior to the tournament. Tournaments affecting the normal operations of the City facility as determined by the Piers and Harbor Committee may require approval by the Piers and Harbor Committee.

d. Walk-through. Tournament officials are required to do a walk through of tournament activities with the Piers and Harbor Committee, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tournament.

e. Contact Person. A responsible contact person for the tournament must be identified to the Piers and Harbor Committee prior to the tournament during normal working hours.

f. Map of Tournament. A map or sketch of the layout of the tournament activities must be provided to the Piers and Harbor Committee prior to the tournament.

g. Changes in Arrangements. Any changes from the map or pre-tournament arrangements must be cleared through the Piers and harbor Committee prior to the start of the tournament during normal working hours.

h. Parking. Parking and weigh-in at no time shall hinder the public's use of the launch site.

i. Restrictions on Tournaments. No tournaments or contests shall be held and no permits issued between the first Saturday in May and June 25 of any year. Additional, no tournaments or contests shall be held and no permits will be issued for the Fourth of July holiday and Labor Day holiday weekend.

j. Facility Costs. There will be a $1.00 per boat fee for use of the facility, payable one (1) week prior to the start of the tournament. This is over and above the daily launch fee for the facility.

Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its passage and publication.