Pay at Pelican Bay

[wiggy]

Talked to one of the people that helps manage pelican bay yesterday. He told me that as of july 1st they will be charging people to launch boats. [] He wasn't sure how it would effect shore fishermen/women. He did say that they will be puting in a parking lot at the gates, and walk ins will be allowed, and free. They are planning some major changes to the layout of the marina dykes, not to mention a major dredging prodject this year when the water gets a little lower. He talked about being able to drive your car out on the new dykes to fish when it is all done. There goes the fire rings for night fishing. He said they will be completly nocking down the east arm for the dredging prodject. If they make half the changes to this bay that he talked about it will be ruined forever. So anyone who likes to fish this bay enjoy it while it last. This could be the last couple months of a very good thing. I guess I'll have to start scoping out another spot.
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[kokeking]

wiggy,after reading your post.i was just wondering with all the work being done.will this be a better place to fish or not,and what is the purpose of doing all this work?.

did the sportman's that use these facilites have any say so as to what happen to them?
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[wiggy]

The way the county guy made it sound they are trying to make it better for boats, and personal water craft. It is a county run marina, (saratoga springs). I don't know if they have had meatings with the residents or not??? But with this being the only public boat ramp on the west side of the lake the county would bring in a lot of money makeing it attractive for people to launch boats. As far as the fishing goes who knows what it will be like when its done. More people more boats more personal water craft, doesn't sound like much fun to me. But I could be wrong. It might be a great place when its done. Only time will tell.
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[kokeking]

ok,thanks was just wondering....
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[CATCHandreEAT]

I really like fishing this spot. I hope it doesn't get ruined. My only hope is that the area is still rather rural. maybe there won't be too much demand because of the limited populaiton. I know Saratoga Springs and West Lehi are growing but there isn't near the population on the west side of the lake as the east side. I don't think there will be near the pressure of say Lindon or AF. How many people from Orem, Highland or Alpine will drive halfway around the lake to launch?

I do tend to think think that fees tend to create a cleaner fishing environment as it tends to discourage the riff raff and slobs. I still think that there should be free fishing access though but if the county wants to charge for maintaing the grounds (trees, grass, toilets, trash removal, dredging the harbor etc.) then thats fine. Someone has to fund those things.
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[Xman]

if you want to see how well fees discourage trash just go to willard in the north or south marina. its as dirty as can be and a whopping 9 dollars to go fish in the filth. i personally get frustrated with the fees because it is simply just paying to fish. if you saw some dramatic results from your money then it would pay off but usually all i see are some smelly restrooms and pavilions for day picnickers etc. i never use the facilities you pay for and just end up paying to walk on public access ground all for the sake of improvement that doesnt seem to be "improved." thats too bad they are adding another area of somewhere to fish to the pay to play list.
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