Boat Licenses

Jaycee Lake

Owned by the City of Mt. Vernon, Jaycee Lake was built in the early 1900s as a second reservoir for the community. With a surface area of approximately 90 acres, this lake is a popular local recreational spot for water skiing, mountain biking and catching largemouth bass or crappie. 

All boats, including kayaks, canoes and paddle boats, are required to have a City of Mt. Vernon sticker. Stickers are valid from May 1st the year of purchase until April 30th the following year. To receive a sticker you must submit a completed boat license application and payment in person or by mail to the City Clerk's Office 1100 Main Street, Mt. Vernon IL., 62864.  Stickers can be picked up in the City Clerk's Office inside City Hall during normal business hours or mailed at your request.

Downloadable Boat License Application

Boaters and anglers are responsible for abiding by all state, federal and city ordinances related to boating and fishing.