Calendar of Events

Annual Fall Party
Date:  August 27, 2023 at 4:30-6:30pm
Location:  Lake Riley Park Pavilion
Please join your friends and neighbors for our annual get together! We will be at the Pavillion again this year, and not the barn. We will be ordering pizza and providing beverages (water and soda or pop depending on where you grew up, or a coke) If you would like please bring a side, salad, or dessert to share.  There will be some yard games set out, the new playground for the kids to enjoy, and will also have the ice in/ice out board up to try your luck at guessing the weather over the next year and a half. 

*Please RSVP for Barn Party

Fish Stocking
Date:  October
Location:  Lake Riley Boat Launch
Bring the kids over to help us stock the lake with Walleye fingerlings.  The kids can dump the buckets into the water and watch all the little fish swim out into the lake.  The exact time and date depends on temperature and weather but members will be notified via the email distribution list.

Annual Meeting
Date:  April 24, 2023 at 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location:  American Legion in Chanhassen
Arrive any time after 5pm to eat and socialize.  Meeting runs 7:00-8:30pm

Boat Parade
Date: July 4th, 2023 at 12:00pm
Location:  Meet in the West Bay and follow the lead boat for a tour around the lake.
Decorate your boat and riders in a theme or classic red, white, and blue.  Or just ride along and enjoy the fun.  The more the merrier.

Lake Cleanup
Date:  Varies
Location:  Varies
Days and times vary as needed.
Fill out the form to suggest an area that needs to be cleaned up​ or needs some attention.  We'll pick a date and time and send out an invite to the group to bring their bags and help us clean up whatever needs attention.

4th of July Boat Parade

It’s that time of year again! Get your creative juices flowing and start planning your boat decorations for the Lake Riley 4th of July Boat parade!
The scoop...

• Parade will be held on Monday July 4th at Noon.
• Parade will be led by Bryan and Angie Maloney’s boat (White MasterCraft with Black Bimini).
• Voting will occur day of parade.
• Judge boats will be anchored at beginning of parade. Please let us know if you would like to be
  a judge.
• Winners will be announced at West Bay at end of parade and awards given at that time.
• Trophies and Gift Cards will be awarded to the winners immediately upon completion of parade.
• Winners will be displayed on “Results” boat in West Bay.
• Winners from 2021: Please drop off trophy at Maloney’s front porch (108 Pioneer Trail) or
  reach out and we can pick it up.
  Logistics:

1. Meet at West Bay at Noon, weather permitting. If unsure, check email and website for updates on start time and/or cancelations. 
2. Please stay behind lead boat and complete full lap of lake
3. Place your name on your boat so judges can see it (carboard sign, paper, etc...).
4. Parade will stay close to shore and travel perimeter of the whole lake so non-participants can
   enjoy parade.
5. Three Winners, one for each category will be awarded. Most Creative, Most Patriotic and Fan
   Favorite
6. Please look for “Results” boat in West Bay at end of parade.

More details to come as we get closer to the 4th. See you on the lake!

Lake Riley Improvement Association – Annual Meeting
Next Meeting April, 2024
Arrive anytime after 5:00 pm to grab dinner & socialize with your neighbors
7:00 pm Meeting Start
 
Location:  
Chanhassen American Legion
290 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, MN 55317

Low Water Levels

This year's drought conditions have lead to extremely low water levels on all of the regional lakes including Riley.  

• We aware of underwater hazards such as rocks and branches
• Check boat lift levels to ensure you can get on and off the lift
• ​Move lifts out if necessary
• Try to avoid floating boats too long in the water so as to keep zebra mussels from attaching to motors and intakes

Excellent Water Clarity on Lake Riley

Long-time resident on Lake Riley, John Bushey gives a historical perspective on the exceptionally clear water we have on Lake Riley.

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Objectives

CLEAN LAKE

• Free of pollution & refuse
• Free of excessive weeds & algae
• Minimize impact of Aquatic Invasive Species

BETTER FISHING

• Proper stocking
• Removal of rough fish
• Suitable spawning areas

SAFE LAKE

• Boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, and winter activities can be enjoyed by all
• Free from fear of danger of boating law violators
• Under supervision of proper authorities

BUILD COMMUNITY

• Provide opportunities for neighbors around lake to interact and get to know one another
• Support uses of the lake beneficial to broader community

(pictures and videos courtesy of David Florenzano)

Ice Boats

Depending on ice and snow conditions, you may see some of the ice boats zipping around the lake.  Their high-speed and quick manueverability make them a site to behold.

*Please remember to mark any large fish holes that you cut in the ice to keep everyone safe.  

Updates from the Watershed District

The association works in conjunction with the Watershed District to help keep Lake Riley clean, healthy, and beautiful.  Download the new brochure to learn more.

Download Brochure

CONTRIBUTE TO THE FISH FUND
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We are now collecting donations to contribute to the fish fund.  Every year, the LRIA pays to stock fish in the lake that will help with the overall fish health and population.  This is 100% funded by your contributions, so please donate today for fantastic fishing tomorrow.

Donate to Fish Fund

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Partnerships

Every season brings opportunities for Lake Riley neighbors to connect with each other. Many members are active with our Watershed District and the Southwest Metro Lakes Coalition. We have partnered with the University of Minnesota in their world-class carp study, and continue to work with them as they study the complicated balance between lake vegetation, aquatic life, and nutrients in the water.

Members of the LRIA are proud of the abundant fish, fowl and animal life that are brought together by the water of Lake Riley. Keeping the lake healthy to sustain the natural life that abounds within and around it is a priority for the Lake Riley Improvement Association. It is a cherished natural and recreational resource for the whole community.

Watershed District
University of Minnesota
Minnesota DNR

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Let's Go Fishing

 Let's Go Fishing operates fishing trips for seniors, veterans, and the disabled on Lake Riley and other bodies of water.  Please contact them if you would like to get involved in their mission.  

Let's Go Fishing

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Lake Riley in 1945

​Guidelines for Ice Safety.

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Watershed Awareness Worksheet

The Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District works to protect our lakes, streams, and wetlands. Watershed districts are unique to Minnesota. They are local government bodies, organized under the state Board of Water and Soil Resources. Their boundaries can cross multiple cities and counties. Why? Because they are based around a watershed, all the land that drains to a particular water body. We invite you to learn about the district, and how you can help to preserve clean water in our community.  ​Learn More