Oregon Water Access Permit.

[Stonefish]

Just an FYI for those that might not know.
This popped up in my news feed.
I wouldn’t have been aware of this if I traveled to Oregon to fish.
Is this a relatively new requirement in Oregon?
SF

Permit now needed for kayaking, paddle boarding - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

MEDFORD, Ore. — Many people are beating the heat this summer by escaping to lakes and rivers. But before you grab that paddle board or kayak, you’ll need a permit. Marine patrol deputies say many Oregonians don’t know about a new law which requires a ‘Waterway Access Permit’ for non-motorized...

kobi5.com

 

[Snopro]

It's in the fishing regs so you would see it there. You can purchase it from ODFW while picking up a fishing license.

This permit has been in place for awhile as the AIS but was modified this season to the WAP, with a price increase. It's supposed to provide money for education and access sites. It will probably be like the CBE money, who knows where that disappeared to.

 

[KillerDave]

It's in the fishing regs so you would see it there. You can purchase it from ODFW while picking up a fishing license.

This permit has been in place for awhile as the AIS but was modified this season to the WAP, with a price increase. It's supposed to provide money for education and access sites. It will probably be like the CBE money, who knows where that disappeared to.

Wolf Management, most likely. It's the latest financial whirlpool.

 

[Shapp]

FYI - While the Waterway Access Permit regulations went into effect January 1, 2020, enforcement of the new Waterway Access Permit does not start until August 1, 2020 according to the Oregon Marine Board.

 

[Northern]

Huh. You'd think they'd want to encourage non-motorized watercraft for green reasons.

Probably pushed by the Big Bass Boat lobby...

Does it apply for out-of-staters? For example, you don't have to register your motorboat in every state you visit.

 

[Spawnflyfish]

This isn’t surprising to me. I know states around the country have looked for ways to get groups outside of the hunting and fishing community to help the financial side of access sites. It’s my guess that this isn’t something they intended to target fisherman rather a new pool of outdoor enthusiasts that will help ensure these boat launches and access sites remain open and funded for us all to use.

 

[Shapp]

Does it apply for out-of-staters? For example, you don't have to register your motorboat in every state you visit.

yes

 

[Jim Darden]

It's just another tax.....brace yourself, there will be one for swimming next....be careful who you vote for!

 

[Kilchis]

I snatched this from the state's website tonite:

 

[Stonefish]

This isn’t surprising to me. I know states around the country have looked for ways to get groups outside of the hunting and fishing community to help the financial side of access sites. It’s my guess that this isn’t something they intended to target fisherman rather a new pool of outdoor enthusiasts that will help ensure these boat launches and access sites remain open and funded for us all to use.

As long as fees like this actually go to improve things like ramps, access, maintenance and upkeep and to clean up after all the slobs, I won’t have a problem paying it.
So, is that where it goes or does it go into the black hole of the general fund?
Does anyone know?
SF

 

[Spawnflyfish]

As long as fees like this actually go to improve things like ramps, access, maintenance and upkeep and to clean up after all the slobs, I won’t have a problem paying it.
So, is that where it goes or does it go into the black hole of the general fund?
Does anyone know?
SF

Absolutely this is vital information. I’d be curious as well!

 

[Shapp]

The bill language, theoretically it should be separate from the general fund:

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB47/Introduced

 

[bennysbuddy]

It's just another tax.....brace yourself, there will be one for swimming next....be careful who you vote for!

are you that famous fly guy with a photo in Les Johnsons saltwater fly fishing book ?

 

[Jim Darden]

are you that famous fly guy with a photo in Les Johnsons saltwater fly fishing book ?

yep.....a lot older now