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Stansbury Lake
What you can do to help protect the lake, simple, concrete steps you can take in your home and yard. (For both lakeside and non-lakeside residents.)
Lake Policy
Revised 6-11-03
WHEREAS, the Stansbury Service Agency is charged with owning, operating and maintaining the Stansbury Lake, sometimes referred to as Mill Lake or Sailing Lake; and
WHEREAS, Stansbury Lake is a private lake under the authority granted by R657-16 and Title 23 Utah Code; and
WHEREAS, the use and sometimes the misuse of the lake has escalated because of the number of new homes in the area. The Board of Directors feels it necessary to establish rules and regulations to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the residents of the park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
Stansbury Lake is for the use of the residents of Stansbury Park and their bonafide guests. A bonafide guest is one who is actually visiting the home of a resident, not someone given verbal or written permission to use the lake. A resident should be available and in a position to verify a guest's status if that person is challenged for using the lake. Residents should remind guests not to trespass on private property around the lake.
Some provisions may be made for law enforcement, scouts, handicapped groups, sailing and boating organizations and some non-profit groups to use the lake, with permission of the Stansbury Service Agency.
The following are not permitted on the lake. Gasoline powered boats, go-carts, three or four wheel recreational vehicles and snowmobiles. The use of electric motors is allowed but only if all requirements are met as outlined in the Electric Motor Use Policy.
State law requires that a personal floatation device be on board for each person and that children 12 and under must wear a life jacket at all times.
Residents of Stansbury Park are required to register their watercraft with the Stansbury Service Agency effective June 12th, 2003. There is no cost associated with the registration. Residents may register their watercraft at the Service Agency office during normal business hours. At the time of registration, residents will receive a sticker, which must be permanently attached and displayed at all time on the watercraft.
Stansbury Lake is a private lake; therefore no fishing license is required for residents or their guests, however, a Utah State fishing license is required to fish on the Millpond.
The fish in Stansbury Lake are a renewable but limited resource in that their numbers are determined by natural propagation. Fisherman should practice catch and release as a conservation policy. Those who wish to eat their catch should limit their bag and possession limit especially the large fish, as they are the breeding stock that insure future populations.
No objects may be placed in or on the lake without the approval of the Stansbury Service Agency Board of Trustees. This includes, but is not limited to, mooring buoys, trees, bushes, tires, grass clippings, leaves, cages, dog droppings, lumber etc. This does not include docks, which are covered under the covenants of the Stansbury Park Architectural Control Committee.
Golf course ponds are under the control of the present management of the course and fall under Resolution 99-1, Exhibit A, Special Rules number 2, which states: "The golf course ponds are strictly off limits. No fishing, no swimming and no feeding of the fowl."
The lake is unsupervised. Individuals and groups using the lake assume all risks and liabilities.
ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE of the Board of Directors of the Stansbury Service Agency of Tooele County this 12th day of June, 2002.