- Motorized boats are permitted on the large City Lake Only.
- All boats are required to have a City of Highland boat license with a 50 H.P. limit on engines. No other motor is permitted to be on the boat, no exceptions.
- A current Illinois watercraft identification card is required for motorized vessels.
- Non-motorized canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are permitted on both the large City Lake and/or the Old City Reservoir with purchase of a Highland sticker.
- Inflatables of any kind are NOT permitted on any City of Highland body of water.
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 |
