Next DLC meeting will be March 16. Interlaken Townhall, 100 Grasmere Ave at 7PM

The DLC was chartered in 1974 by the 7 shore line towns. Our mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to preserve and restore Deal Lake and its tributaries as a healthy and stable ecosystem. In addition, control lake levels during heavy storms to the best of our ability with limited ocean tide controls.

    Upcoming Events

    DLC meetings are via Teleconference

    January 16th: DLC Meeting starts at 7:00PM. Hybrid on ZOOM or In-person.

    The public can participate in both the workshop and meeting through Zoom or by calling in from any landline or cell phone to hear the meeting live.

    Click Here For Instructions to join the meetings.

    Teleconference Meetings


    All DLC Meetings and Workshops are Recorded

    You can watch Deal Lake Commission meetings and Workshops on  APTVOptimum 77 and throughout most of Monmouth County on FiOS 28. People outside of the city can watch APTV on the APTV website, www.asburyparktv.com, or by downloading APTV app on Apple TV or Roku devices.

    View past DLC Meetings here.

    Before You Buy or Build:

    Contact the NJDEP

    Deal Lake, its tributaries and watershed are regulated by Federal and State agencies. Check before you dig.

    Strict compliance with the NJDEP regulations apply to any land 50 feet adjacent to the Deal Lake shoreline as well as any land 50 feet adjacent to any stream that drains into Deal Lake.

    Property owners should contact the NJDEP before beginning any maintenance or any construction along the lake's shoreline.

    There can be consequences, including fines and time delays for proceeding with work, prior to securing the appropriate NJDEP permit(s).

    • The NJDEP Division of Land Use Protection gives info on regulations, permits: https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/bybob.html

    • The NJDEP Division of Land Use Protection Contact Form: https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/contact.html

    • NJDEP Land Use Phone Line: 609-292-2178

    Please click below to get more info before you build or buy on Deal Lake: 


    Guide for Lake Front Property Owners

    Deal Lake Clean Up Spring 2018 – March 24th

    DEAL LAKE CLEAN-UP Sat MARCH 24th 9am-12pm

    It’s Rain or shine Start at the Asbury Park Boat Ramp (next to 7-11 on Rt 71).

    Come out and help keep our lake clean! Anytime you can spare would be fantastic. Dress for the weather and bring your favorite work clothes, gloves and older shoes (if you waders please bring them along). Work gloves, trash bags, and tools will be available. Boaters or Kayakers are welcomed!

    Lake shore residents: Please Clean up around your area the best you can. The lake will NOT be lowered dramatically for this clean-up.

    Do your best to remove trash and unwanted debris on your shoreline. Please ensure the shoreline’s nature settings are preserved to prevent erosion and maintain wildlife. If you would like to help out in your section via your boat or Kayak stop over to the boat ramp for nets and bags before you head out by your home.