Wellington City Lake

The lake provides a variety of recreational opportunities. The Wellington Lake Dam Project was constructed in 1993. It increased the Lake's surface area by 50%. The Lake has 1100 acres of surface water and 5 miles of shoreline. Channel Cat, Flathead, Crappie, Walleye, Saugeye, Largemouth and Wiper have done well in the Lake. The Lake offers electric and water hook-ups. There is also a one mile mowed nature trail for hiking, a well-lit handicap-accessible fishing pier, covered picnic areas with grills, two shower/restroom facilities, a swimming area with a beach, three large boat ramps and they even offer duck blinds for rent in the Fall. All persons desiring to use the Wellington Lake Recreational Area for any purpose other than sightseeing, shall first obtain a Recreation Permit for their vehicle.

*PICNICING

Picnicing shall be permitted in all areas which are safe and suitable and in shelter houses with purchase of Recreation Permit. Picnic tables and shelter houses are available for use on a first come first serve basis. No advance reservations shall be made. All picnicers shall be responsible for the policing of the picnic area or shelter they have used to see that all food, waste paper, paper cups, dishes and other utensils and containers used are properly disposed of and the area left in a neat and orderly condition. Shelter houses are not to be used for camping of any kind whatsoever, nor shall campers use electrical outlets at shelter houses in connection with camping activities.

*SWIMMING

Swimming shall be permitted in the beach area located in the southwest corner of the lake and marked by buoys. When buoys are not in place, no swimming will be permitted. Swimming may be restricted when the waters of the lake are for any reason unsafe for swimmers. A Recreation Permit shall be required for swimming. No lifeguards will be provided. The swimmer will assume all risks of injury which may result. Children under the age of twelve (12) years must be accompanied by an adult. No glass, alcoholic liquor, cereal malt beverages, or animals will be permitted. The area shall be closed from one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise.

*ARCHERY

The sport of archery, whether for purposes of practice, competition or otherwise, shall not be permitted without specific written authority from the City of Wellington. Such authority shall not be granted unless adequate insurance coverage is provided to protect the City as well as others using the recreation area and surrounding territory against personal injury and property damage. Each participant in the sport agrees in writing to abide by and comply with all rules, regulations and requirements.

*CAMPING

Camping shall be permitted in those parts of the lake which are designated, marked and posted. Primitive camping will be permitted in areas designated but will not be permitted in camping areas serviced by electricity. No advance reservations will be made. Any person desiring to set up camp shall first pay the Lake Supervisor the appropriate camping fee. No camp site may be occupied by the same person or member of that person's household, nor shall a recreational vehicle be parked on a campsite for more than thirty (30) days. After the lapse of five (5) days following the end of the thirty (30) consecutive day period, that same person and members of his/her household may again occupy the same camp site if available. No camper or other person shall make any connection to water outlets for a period longer than necessary to fill water tanks or storage facilities on the trailer, mobile home, camper or recreational vehicle. Only vehicles using electrical outlets provided for campers shall be parked at such outlets. Any other vehicle parked near the electrical outlets will be required to pay camping fees for the additional vehicle. No 30 amp electrical adapters shall be plugged into or used in 15 amp outlets Shelter houses shall not be used for camping, nor shall any electric outlets in shelter houses be used to supply electrical power to trailers, mobile homes, campers or other recreational vehicles. No trailer, mobile home, or other recreational vehicle shall be parked in boat ramp areas. During cold weather, public restrooms will be closed and not available for use. Campers using the recreation area during this time must provide their own restroom facilities.

*BOATING

The operation of boats shall be permitted at all times except as designated by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks as seasons for the hunting of waterfowl, game birds and animals in Sumner County, Kansas.This generally runs from October through March. During hunting season, boats propelled only by human power and boats with trolling motors may be used with extreme caution for the purpose of placing or removing decoys and blinds. Hydroplanes, aeropropellers and houseboats shall not be permitted. More details can be found at Wellington Lake official site (which provided a lot of content of this page)