FORM 4
[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).         
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
                                                                                  
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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

CERA ROBERT J 		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

BAYLAKE CORP [ BYLK ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

__ X __ Director                      _____ 10% Owner
__ X __ Officer (give title below)      _____ Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
(Last)          (First)          (Middle)

217 N. 4TH AVE. 		3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)

3/15/2016
(Street)

STURGEON BAY, WI 54235
(City)        (State)        (Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

_ X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3) 		2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8) 		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 		5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4) 		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Restricted Stock Units   3/15/2016     A    5280   A $15.17   5280   (1) D  
 
Common Stock                  46372   (2) D  
 
Common Stock                  30350   I   By IRA  
Common Stock                  2028   (3) I   By ESPP  
Common Stock                  15000   I   By Baylake Bank 401K Plan FBO Robert Cera  
Restricted Stock Units                  8918   (4) D  
 
Restricted Stock Units                  6394   (5) D  
 
Restricted Stock Units                  2935   (6) D  
 
Restricted Stock Units                  6263   (7) D  
 

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned ( e.g. , puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3) 		2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Trans. Date 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8) 		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4) 		8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5) 		9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:
( 1)  The aggregate restricted stock units were granted on 3/15/16 and vest annually pro rata over a five year period on the first through fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Upon the vesting date, the restricted stock units are converted into shares of common stock under direct ownership of the holder.
( 2)  Increased shares reflect vested restricted stock units.
( 3)  Increased shares reflect shares purchased through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
( 4)  The aggregate restricted stock units were granted on 4/1/12 and vest annually pro rata over a five year period on the first through fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Upon the vesting date, the restricted stock units are converted into shares of common stock under direct ownership of the holder.
( 5)  The aggregate restricted stock units were granted on 3/19/13 and vest annually pro rata over a five year period on the first through fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Upon the vesting date, the restricted stock units are converted into shares of common stock under direct ownership of the holder.
( 6)  The aggregate restricted stock units were granted on 3/18/14 and vest annually pro rata over a five year period on the first through fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Upon the vesting date, the restricted stock units are converted into shares of common stock under direct ownership of the holder.
( 7)  The aggregate restricted stock units were granted on 3/17/15 and vest annually pro rata over a five year period on the first through fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Upon the vesting date, the restricted stock units are converted into shares of common stock under direct ownership of the holder.

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director 10% Owner Officer Other
CERA ROBERT J
217 N. 4TH AVE.
STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 		X
Chief Executive Officer

Signatures
Susan M. Lohrey (Attorney-in-Fact) 3/16/2016
** Signature of Reporting Person Date


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