Lake Size determines Boat Numbers

Bellevue Bobber · 07-15-2009, 10:53 AM

During bass tourneys we have a limit on boats based on the size of lake. As I read about the accidents at B.O. this year I am curious if there has ever been a discussion about the amount of pleasure boats that should be allowed on a lake based on its size. While I am sure that not all the accidents, if any, are caused by over-crowding vice poor-judgement, it would seem logical to limit users.

Professionals are limited and they know what they are doing....

10 90 J2 · 07-15-2009, 11:00 AM

Many Colorado lakes do this, due to their size and population. They pay staff to man boat ramps during peak hours, count boats and radio around to the other ramps. You may sit in line for hours waiting for someone to come off before you can get on.

I can see that going over like a lead zeppelin at Branched Oak or some of the other smaller, busy lakes.

Plus, you pay $55 for a park permit in Colorado, plus launch fees and other expenses to pay for those people to stand at a ramp and count trailers. We've already seen how the $20 we pay doesn't even being to provide minimal service.

Val Didrichsons · 07-15-2009, 12:16 PM

So you suggest that we triple the park permit fee and add launch fees?

10 90 J2 · 07-15-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Val Didrichsons

So you suggest that we triple the park permit fee and add launch fees?

No thanks. Just wondering how else we would pay for the people to enforce a boat limit?

GenericAngler · 07-15-2009, 04:05 PM

Well at some places it looks like they are somewhat limited to the amout of spaces in the parking lot @ the boat ramp.

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Val Didrichsons Val Didrichsons is putting together a select team for a highly classified assault on a new pond. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 430 Thanks: 42 Thanked 119 Times in 68 Posts	So you suggest that we triple the park permit fee and add launch fees? __________________ "Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn. ~Chuck Clark

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07-15-2009, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
10 90 J2 10 90 J2 is crazy. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West of the 100th Meridian Posts: 144 Thanks: 34 Thanked 85 Times in 40 Posts	Many Colorado lakes do this, due to their size and population. They pay staff to man boat ramps during peak hours, count boats and radio around to the other ramps. You may sit in line for hours waiting for someone to come off before you can get on. I can see that going over like a lead zeppelin at Branched Oak or some of the other smaller, busy lakes. Plus, you pay $55 for a park permit in Colorado, plus launch fees and other expenses to pay for those people to stand at a ramp and count trailers. We've already seen how the $20 we pay doesn't even being to provide minimal service.