Lake Keesus is a beautiful 237 acre lake located in the Town of Merton, Waukesha County, WI. The LKAA - Lake Keesus Advancement Association was originally developed in 1930 and its main purpose is to protect and promote the interests of the people residing on the shores of Lake Keesus.

Calendar of Events

Lake Keesus Advancement Association

Membership

Annual dues are $50 family, $25 single, $30 golden family.

Membership Form

LKAA Directory

Fun Facts

Lake Keesus has approximately 5.3 miles of shoreline and 216 houses.

It is made up of 5 bays - Bull's Bay, Marquardt's Bay, Marshall Bay, North Bay, and Rice's Bay.

Documents

LKAA By-Laws

LKAA Articles of Incorporation

Email List

Email communication updates are sent to LKAA members whose email addresses we have. Please send your email address to belterkl32@gmail.com. . LKAA does not sell or share our email address list.

LKAA News

What have our Keesan's been up to? See the email updates for the latest news and highlights from our social events. All LKAA members receive the emails. See Kenn Belter if you are not receiving them.

Event Photos

Facts & Fundraising

Expand each item below to learn more about Lake Keesus.

Lake Keesus Boating Tips

The following rules are ones we hope all boats using Lake Keesus will follow:

Attempt to travel all Keesus Bays in a counter-clockwise direction (driver to shore) especially during high use periods.
Slow-No-Wake speed before 9:00 a.m. and after sundown Monday-Friday.
Slow-No-Wake speed before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
No waterskiing after 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
One life jacket for each person in a watercraft and one throwable if your boat is 16 feet or longer.
PWC's must go slow-no-wake within 200' of shore. PWCs must go slow-no-wake upon entering and leaving Rices and Marquardt's Bays (even if you are in the exact middle of the 2 shores, you are still closer than 200 feet from shore)!

A list of lake boating regulations is available through the Town of Merton. See Chapters 20.08 and 20.09 for Keesus specific rules.

Boat Launch & Boating Licenses

Boat Launch
Lake Keesus has a public boat launch with 10 parking slips. The cost to launch your boat is $8.00 per resident or $10.00 per non resident. The launch is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM no launching before or after.

Boating License
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 is required to complete a boating safety course to legally operate a motorized boat or personal watercraft (PWC) on Wisconsin waters. DNR recreational safety specialists recommend all boat operators complete a safety course.

Wisconsin DNR Course

Boating Safety Tips

Special Orders

Keesus Road Signs
If you're new to the Lake and would like to get a nameplate made to add to the roadsign in your neighborhood, or if you've been a Lake resident for years and your roadsign is looking a little tired, please contact Rick Zimbric for details at 414-507-5501.

Keesus Sportswear
Keesus Sportswear including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. will only be available to order during certain times of the year. Information will be posted here when available.

Fundraising

Keesus History Books
The brand new Lake Keesus History Book update was premiered and distributed at the Christmas Party and was met with rave reviews. The book was put together by Jean Schlidt, Mary Bock, Mary Schlumpf, Laura Milbrath, Nancy Matthisen, and Gloria Wiesehuegel with the help of many Keesans who contributed their personal stories of life on Lake Keesus. If you did not pre-order the book, there are copies available to purchase for $25. Checks must be made to LKAA or cash is great. Contact Jean Schlidt at 538-1537 or Mary Bock at 538-3810 to get yours.

Grocery Receipts
Turning in grocery receipts has long been the LKAA's most profitable fund raiser.
Sentry Delafield - must be turned in within 6 months of purchase date (no stamp needed).
Fox Piggly Wiggly - just need receipt

These grocery receipts can be turned in to: the Belter's Journal Box on Park Drive, any LKAA director, or mailed to LKAA Receipts, Box 618, Merton, 53056.

Keesus Post Cards
These great post cards are available from Ginny Belter (538-1291). They make great party invitiations at 10 for $3.00.

Keesus Logo Patches
Patches displaying our new logo are available from the Belters (538-1291) for just $2.00.

Map

Lake Keesus is made up of 5 bays and is ~42 feet deep. See the topography map below.

Fishing

Lake Keesus is known for its great fishing

Camp Whitcomb Mason

Camp Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Patty Mueller at
414-899-4677 for more information on volunteering.

LKMD

The Lake Keesus Management District manages our boat launch, weed harvesting, fishing, etc.