Launch permit needed on a kayak?

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2017/02/22 16:55:21 (permalink)

Launch permit needed on a kayak?

I was planning to take my kayak to Lake Wilhelm and was wondering if I need a launch permit if I don't use a boat launch? Thanks 
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    Mountian Man
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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/22 18:03:47 (permalink)
    Id just get one under $20 for two years an dont have to deal with an **** fish warden arguing with you if you used a launch or not.

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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/23 09:01:23 (permalink)
    If you cannot afford a $10/year or $18/2year permit, then you got bigger problems.
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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/23 09:27:17 (permalink)
    Goddard State Park.

    Last I knew this was the phone number for park office.

    1-724-253-4833.


    Hope this helps.

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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/23 12:51:46 (permalink)
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    If you cannot afford a $10/year or $18/2year permit, then you got bigger problems.


    It's not a matter of being able to afford a permit as I have bought them in the past. But, I haven't used the kayak for about two years and was only planning to use it this week until I get my other boat out of storage. I will never understand why people feel they need to reply to message board posts - WHEN THEY HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO SAY!
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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/23 13:24:41 (permalink)
    First off I think you need a launch permit in the lake cause it requires it. Also you can be fine by putting it anywhere you want I think you need to use the launch that is available. If I can remember it is on the fish comm. website.
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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/23 15:02:16 (permalink)
    Yes you have to have a launch permit at Wilhelm no matter were you put in unless you put in and stay above the wire(79) in the stumps. That section is game lands.
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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/23 15:03:16 (permalink)
    Slabseeker
    I was planning to take my kayak to Lake Wilhelm and was wondering if I need a launch permit if I don't use a boat launch? Thanks 


    I think the state rule is you need the permit to use any state owned launch facilities.  Lake Wilhem is 100% inside a state park, correct?  Therefore, regardless of where you drop your yak in the lake, I would think you'd need the permit.
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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/23 15:27:19 (permalink)
    I bet the fine is more than $10
     
     
    just sayin'
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    Re: Launch permit needed on a kayak? 2017/02/23 19:55:18 (permalink)
     
     
    Thanks for the replies. After some more research I think the lake is within the state park so I guess a permit is needed no matter where you launch.
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