The Waconda Lake Association, LLC, (WLA) is a non-profit service organization made up of volunteers for the purpose of promoting lake activity and tourism including fishing, hunting, boating and youth activities. The WLA serves Mitchell and Osborne counties including the communities of Glen Elder, Cawker City, Downs, Tipton, Beloit and others.

Waconda Lake, Glen Elder State Park and Wildlife Areas consists of 13,000 land acres and 12,586 water acres. It is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.  Located along U.S. Highway 24, Waconda is located 12 miles west of Beloit, KS, immediately west of Glen Elder, KS and immediately east of Cawker City, KS. 
 
Waconda Lake Association projects include:
  • sponsorship and lunch for youth fishing tournaments and hunting activities
  • sponsorship of the annual Waconda Lake Fish-a-thon for the past several years
  • enhancement of fish habitat within the lake by the creation and replenishing of submerged brush piles
  • construction of the fish cleaning station located in Glen Elder State park 
  • supplying lake maps and other literature promoting Waconda Lake tourism
  • cleanup of the Glen Elder State Park grounds

Anyone, including businesses, families and individuals that are interested in helping promote Waconda Lake, Park activities and more is welcome to join.
  • May 9  –  WLA Meeting 7p Hopewell Church, GE State Park
  • June 3  – Kid's Fishing Tournament & Lunch 
    *for information about this KDWP event contact the GE State Park
  • July TBA - Fish Fry WLA Fundraiser
  • August 12 – Cafish Tournament -- Learn More
  • Sept. 12  – WLA Meeting 7p Hopewell Church, GE State Park
  • December TBA – Lunch for Youth & Women’s Hunt  
    *for information about this KDWP event contact the GE State Park

Waconda Lake Assocation is proud to have supported and contributed to the construction and placement of a new playground located in Glen Elder State Park, Kanza camping area! Visit the lake, bring your kids!