Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are no longer required to be titled/registered in Illinois, but must possess a City of Highland sticker to use Silver Lake and/or the Old City Resevoir.
Registration Form and Restricted Boating/Paddleboard Area
Annual Boat Fees (Valid April 1st to March 31st):
Type | Non-motorized | Trolling - 25 HP | Trolling 26 - 50 HP |
Highland City Resident | $10 | $25 | $50 |
Non-resident w/Highland Zip | $15 | $50 | $75 |
IL Resident w/out Highland Zip | $20 | $75 | $100 |
Out of State | $100 | $200 | $200 |
Weekend Boating Fees:
Type | Non-motorized | Trolling - 25 HP | Trolling 26 - 50 HP |
Highland Resident in 62249 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
Illinois resident, not 62249 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
Out of State | $20 | $30 | $40 |
Daily Boating Fees:
Type | Non-motorized | Trolling - 25 HP | Trolling 26 - 50 HP |
Highland Resident in 62249 | $5 | $10 | $15 |
Illinois resident, not 62249 | $10 | $15 | $20 |
Out of State | $15 | $25 | $35 |

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