Donnell Lake Conservation Club

Life is Better by the Lake

Photo credit Kim Barnbrook

Summer FUN 2024

corn and sausage roast

This is always one of our best fundraisers of the summer. We had lots of exciting activities in addition to GREAT food. Auction items (included donations from Pier Perfection, Harding's and Porky's)!! We also announced our Grand Raffle Prize winner.

An EVening with the DNR

Matt Diana of the Michigan DNR reviewed and answered questions about our fish survey conducted in May. The preliminary report is here

Band night

The weather was perfect for a fantastic evening filled with great music and good company.

poker run

Once again, Gerri Sly organized an amazing day for all of us to enjoy. A lot of planning goes into this event and Gerri makes it seem flawless. Thanks to her, all the volunteers dealing cards, handing out drinks (and snacks!), and counting cards at the island. Thank you to Kevin Jones for keeping things hopping at the island and BIG THANK YOU to all of our sponsors! Please consider these companies for your needs!

Winners:

1st place - Jon Krebs - 4 of a kind

2nd place - Dale Foley - Full House Q/2

3rd place - Casie Troyer - Full House Q/2

(2nd and 3rd place tie!)

4th place - Roy Owens - Full House 10/Q

5th place - Jon Ramos - Full House 10/7

6th place - Doug Marrese - Full House 4/7

july 4th festivities

This year's Dave Jones Youth Fishing Tournament was a huge success! We had an amazing turnout with over 40 kids signed up to fish. The vintage boat parade was absolutely stunning - delighted to see so many boats out on the water. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event special..

Our Boat Parade winners:

First place - Margaritaville

Second place - Mermaids

Third place - Weekend at Bernie’s/ Donnell Lake

Click here to see pictures of the winners.

We host lots of activities for our members! Check out our calendar for upcoming events.

About
Donnell Lake

Donnell Lake lies just southeast of the town of Vandalia, in Cass County, Michigan. The lake is 246 acres in size and up to 63 feet deep.

Our mission is to promote the conservation of Donnell Lake, its watershed, and its surrounding environment. We support activities that improve water quality and promote healthy fisheries, as well as the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and other aquatic species. Join us in our efforts to keep Donnell Lake beautiful for years to come.

Photo credit Jerry Vandyke

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activities around the lake.

MEMBERSHIP

The Donnell Lake Conservation Club is dedicated to preserving and protecting our beloved lake. Join us in our mission to ensure the lake remains healthy and beautiful for generations to come. Membership has its privileges. We are community-based, but we do have events that are members-only to show our gratitude for those who continually support our efforts.

Membership

what We Do

The Donnell Lake Conservation Club was developed to promote education, understanding and appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of riparian property owners and users of Donnell Lake and Lewis Lake regarding water quality and water safety.

We are dedicated to preserving and protecting our beloved lake. We strive to promote an understanding and appreciation of the lake, as well as foster a sense of community. Our mission is to maintain healthy water quality, while also educating the public on the importance of lake conservation and stewardship. Join us in our mission to ensure the lake remains healthy and beautiful for generations to come.