HLIA MEMBERSHIP and donations

Your membership and contributions are important to maintaining Hitchcock Lake. 

HLIA is a 501 (c)(4) non-profit. Contributions or gifts to the Hitchcock Lake Improvement Association, Inc. are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. 

CDC donations and Renew the Lake Fund donations can be made by using the links below or mailing a check to HLIA. 

Payment of annual dues indicates that you (and all household members) have read and agree to abide by the Rules and  Regulations of the Wolcott Land and Conservation Trust for Hitchcock Lake and acknowledge the no-wake maps. Rules apply to all Lake residents and guests.  

PAYMENT OF DUES ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE USE OF HITCHCOCK LAKE CARRIES WITH IT CERTAIN INHERENT  RISKS THAT CANNOT BE ELIMINATED REGARDLESS OF THE CARE TAKEN TO AVOID INJURIES OR DAMAGE AND I ASSUME  ALL RISKS OF INJURY INCURRED OR SUFFERED WHILE BOATING OR SWIMMING IN THE LAKE. IN ADDITION, BY MY  SIGNATURE I, FOR MYSELF AND FOR MY FAMILY, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES DO HEREBY AGREE  TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE WOLCOTT LAND CONSERVATION TRUST AND THE HITCHCOCK LAKE  IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, INSURERS AND/OR AGENTS FROM ANY AND  ALL CLAIMS ARISING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM OR RELATED IN ANY WAY TO OUR USE OF HITCHCOCK LAKE.   

Boat fees can be paid along with membership dues at the link above.

HOW DO I REGISTER MY BOAT?: 

• Pay HLIA dues and boat fee at the membership link above
• Submit a legible copy/photo (not the original) of the following to hitchcock.lake@gmail.com

1. A copy of 2026-2027 CT State Boat Registration, registered to lakefront property owner.  
2. Current Insurance policy showing liability limits coverage for each  motorized craft registered indicating policy coverage for 2026 Boating Season.  
3. Personal Watercraft/Boating Safety Certificate for all household  users of the vessel. (This must be the actual permit not just the paperwork for  proof of course attendance or diploma.)  
4. Payment of dues and providing registration documents is an indication that you have read and agree to abide by the   WLCT Rules and Regulations for Hitchcock Lake and acknowledge the no wake maps. Rules apply to residents and guests. 
5. If applicable for North Lake Boaters- copy of signed waiver for the North Lake launch (must be signed annually)
6. Boaters are reminded that Connecticut now requires any person who operates a vessel on inland waters to have an AIS Stamp which provides funding for the "Connecticut Lakes, Rivers  and Ponds Preservation Account."  Information regarding this stamp can be found at  https://portal.ct.gov/deep/boating/faqs/faq-ais-stamp   
7. Boat documents can be sent in the following formats: pdf or clear photo jpg as email attachments

Operating a motorized craft on the lake without an HLIA sticker is trespassing on private property and a violation of the Wolcott Land Conservation Trust Rules and Regulations for  Hitchcock Lake. This will be enforced without exception.  

Please consider a donation to the Renew the Lake fund as a one time donation or a monthly recurring donation.  

Contributions to Renew the Lake support maintenance programs, weed treatments, dam repairs, buoy purchases, water testing and  other expenses that keep the lake healthy and safe. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

HLIA is a 501 (c)(4) non-profit. Contributions or gifts to the Hitchcock Lake Improvement Association, Inc. are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. 

Please consider a donation to the Community Development Committee (CDC) as a one time donation or a monthly recurring donation.  

Contributions to the CDC support the community events of the HLIA. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

HLIA is a 501 (c)(4) non-profit. Contributions or gifts to the Hitchcock Lake Improvement Association, Inc. are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.