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The Lake
The sandy bottom waters of Crystal Lake offer an excellent environment for water recreation. And because there are no direct tributaries flowing into the lake, it maintains a clarity not typical of many Kansas lakes whose water level and quality vary greatly depending upon runoff. The entire west side bordering the Big Arkansas will not be developed and therefore serves as a choice area for neighborhood picnics or leisurely walks around the lake. Residents can swim, fish, sail, or pontoon boat cruise along the miles of pier-lit shoreline and beaches. Sharing the natural beauty of the area is an abundant population of wildlife; deer feeding along the fields and rivers; geese making the seasonal pilgrimages to favorable climates and waterfowl of all sorts establishing new homes; beaver and raccoon foraging along the banks and thickets; even the occasional red fox or coyote can be spotted on a stealthy adventure. Over the years the lake has been stocked and offers excellent fishing for large-mouth bass, crappie, catfish and other varieties of fish. The record large-mouth bass is 9 Ib. 6 oz.!
Rules and Covenants
All homes in The Moorings Additions are governed by their respective Home Owners' Associations. The covenants and bylaws allow for a board and committees to create and enforce restrictions regarding any site improvements -including landscape, fencing, decks, docks and additions.
Power Boats Allowed
The only motorized boats allowed at The Moorings are pontoon boats 24 feet or less with a maximum 40 horsepower motor. Small fishing boats with 5 HP or less are also allowed, as well as canoes, sailboats, kayaks, paddle boats and wind-surfers. There is an 8 mph speed limit on the main lake, but a strict "no-wake" limit is enforced within 50 feet of any residence and in all channels and coves.
