South Bend, WA Boat Launch $5 fee

[rkh]

The City of South Bend revised its boat launch and dock ordinance this spring.
There is now a $5 maintenancefee for launching at the ramp. That maintenance fee includes one day's parking in the launch area. One day is defined as 00:01 to 24:00. If parking mulitple days, a $5 fee is due each calendar day. Unattended vehicles without trailers are also assessed a $5 fee. If you have buddies, with their vehicles, have them park downtown and pick them up at the dock. The city is in the process of expanding the parking area some and a grant request is in process to expand it even more. Rules and copy of ordinance (1365) are posted at the launch area.

[rkh]

More people are trying their hand at fishing in the Willapa River now but about 50% are ignoring the required $5 launch/parking fee. I trust those are locals who can not read or believe everything in life should be free (not any Salty Dogs). In any case, people not paying are risking a $100 fine for each violation. They will receive their citation in the mail.

[rkh]

Just a reminder to any Dogs fishing out of here to put stub on dash after paying. A number of users seem clueless to follow simple rules. More and more fishers.