Hawaiian Village Lake Association
Quick links & helpful FAQ for boating at HVLA
Please also check out the "Boat Safety Rules & Regs" in the Menu above.
(This form is only needed when applying for a GREEN sticker on your new Boat & Trailer)
Click on the link above to open and print.
Hand this in when receiving the Green stickers.
You must have a current GREEN Sticker as well as up to date Registration sticker on your Watercraft (and trailer if in HVLA Storage)
VERY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT OUR LAKE FROM MUSSELS
Click on the link above for the requirements for re-entry to the Lake if you have taken it somewhere else
Remember to inspect (preferably not even allow) your guests who bring out kayak/paddle boards that have been on area lakes with known zebra mussel infestations, such as Lake Cunningham and Lake Zorinsky, as well as Beaver Lake.
• Boat speed limit is 35 MPH • Boat Speed limit is NO WAKE 20 minutes after daily sunset time.
• Boat speed limit in coves NO WAKE
Clink on link above to fill out a Sticker Request Form
Click on link for the guidelines on receiving Boat Stickers
Email Contacts if need further assistance on Stickers:
Marc Grote at
or you may contact:
1. It is prohibited to commence skiing, drop skiers, ski outside the wake, or in any way hinder traffic in the "narrows" (between Hilo and Maui Circles).
2. All boating and skiing will be in a counter-clockwise direction.
3. All boats towing water skiers must have rearview mirrors.
4. Boats must not follow a skier closer than 200 feet.
5. All boats and skiers must remain a minimum of 50 feet from the docks and/or shore.
6. Boats must not operate between a downed skier and his/her boat.
7. Tow lines may not be towed in the water for more than 300 feet. Lines must be stored in the boat when the skier comes aboard.
8. The boat of a downed skier should turn into shore to pick up the skier.
9. Ski boats shall be limited to a maximum of two skiers.
10. Skiing in coves is prohibited.
11. No tires, inner tubes, etc. are to be towed behind boats and used in place of water skis or sleds.
12. All boats operating on the lake must comply with all Hawaiian Village safety rules as well as regulations established by the State of Nebraska.
13. All boats must display the Owner's lot number in a visible position on the starboard aft (right rear) side.
14. All power boats must have a Hawaiian Village sticker placed in a visible position on the starboard aft (right rear) side.
15. To maintain safety for participants, boats may be restricted during special events as deemed necessary by the Hawaiian Village Lake Association Board of Directors.
16. Only 1 power boat shall be permitted in the water from each lot.
17. Inboard/outboard motors are allowed. No jet boats are allowed. Jet powered watercraft classified as jet skis and inboards approved by the American Water Ski Association (AWSA approved ski boat list) shall be allowed to operate on the lake.
Click on link above for the 2026 Volunteer Gatekeepers List
"Open Waters" = Green Flag All motorized watercraft permitted to run up to a maximum 35 mph top speed. No wake speed in all coves.
"No Wake Warning" = Yellow Flag All motorized watercraft shall travel at a no wake speed in all areas of the lake.
"Closed Lake Warning" = Red Flag No motorized watercraft permitted to run in any part of the lake including the cove areas.
Approved Section K Boating Rules: (2: F and G) of the Boating Rules Amended 3-11-1991 and 6-6-1997 amended changes: Section K. Boating Rules Approved June 2025 – Section K. 2. b) All boats and personal water craft (PWC) must display the owner’s lot number in a visible position on the back left and back right side of the boat (Port Quarter and Starboard Aft). Approved June 2025 – Section K. 4. b) Boat Speed limit is no wake 20 minutes after daily sunset time. Approved June 2025 – Section K. 2. g) No boats over 18’11” (as per manufacturers hull length), will be allowed. Approved June 2025 – Section K. 2. g) No Pontoon boat over 22 feet 11 inches (as per manufacturers specified log length). Approved June 2025 – Section K. 2. g) Pontoon Maximum of 50 horsepower engine