Fishing Forum

I wanted to try Echo but didnt want to spend all my spending money. so i went to DC, caught my fish for free.
Yes I am complaining.
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with a boat? or shore fishing?
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I just don't get it. Let's think for a minute, if I'm running Echo Reservoir and I want people to come to my lake, why in the hell would I charge a $20.00 for an entrance fee. That so assinine, they need to take a class in economics and realize that if you charge less more people will come.
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have you ever went around the lake there's areas you can find easy shore fishing by the cliffs, rocky area, or around the rope swings are if u can find them.
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It cost 20 to get into echo wow guess I wont be going their!
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WOW 20 is ridiculous!
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they arent charging for the boat launch...its for a parking pass....and they really dont have much parking room. And its the only ramp. They might be able to launch down at the camping area on the upstream end of the lake.....but the same people own that.
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I don't think the state should plant fish there anymore.
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Well, if I owned some " beach front" property I would be a little hessitate to let everyone and their dog on it. Maybe the 20$ keeps a few people away..... Just the way I look at it. If you wanna pay to play there than do it, if not, don't. Whats another 20$ on top of fuel charges anyways............[]
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im not sure if the state does stock it or not.....the reservoir was built and is owned by the Weber Water District I believe. Thats partly why there isnt a state park there. I guess inflation made it to echo cuz last year it was 15 dollar fee.
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[quote Trackerg]im not sure if the state does stock it or not.....the reservoir was built and is owned by the Weber Water District I believe. Thats partly why there isnt a state park there. I guess inflation made it to echo cuz last year it was 15 dollar fee.[/quote]
Over 20,000 'bows stocked last fall by the UDWR. So money wise, who pays for the fish? I'm going out on a limb here and say it's not the owners of Echo Reservoir.
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It's only $15 to ramp....trust me....
$20 to camp/ramp maybe....
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And then the ramp isn't even open in late fall when the fishing really gets good! I guess if they can't launch 100+ boats they don't bother opening the gates.
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I caught the bows from shore casting Black with white spots, lures, I call them Merna Minows. (Homemade stuff) 4 fish 14 to 16 inches,
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$20 to be able to enjoy a day on the water without so many other boats is worth it, IMHO.

Crowds at PV, Rockport, DC and Jordanelle can get out of hand.
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So raise the fees and make access to public resources only available to the more wealthy??????

I can see fees for maintaining and improving facilities. Maybe someone needs to ask what the fee increases fund.
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They are only available to the more wealthy as it is, so your point is mute.

You think those people lining the shore are there by choice? What's the first thing a fisher does when they can "afford it"? They buy a way to get out off the shore. Many start with a $100 blow up raft, then a $300 canoe, then a 12' aluminum with an electric, soon upgrade to a 6hp, then a 14'. next thing you know they have a 18' Lund with a 150hp and a 10hp kicker and a $1000 GPS fishfinder being pulled by a 3/4 pick-up truck.

The rig I described last can easily go $60,000.

So, if you want to play with the big boys, yes you have to pay, if not you can sit on shore and probably catch more fish per dollar spent.
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[quote Troll]They are only available to the more wealthy as it is, so your point is mute.

You think those people lining the shore are there by choice? What's the first thing a fisher does when they can "afford it"? They buy a way to get out off the shore. Many start with a $100 blow up raft, then a $300 canoe, then a 12' aluminum with an electric, soon upgrade to a 6hp, then a 14'. next thing you know they have a 18' Lund with a 150hp and a 10hp kicker and a $1000 GPS fishfinder being pulled by a 3/4 pick-up truck.

The rig I described last can easily go $60,000.

So, if you want to play with the big boys, yes you have to pay, if not you can sit on shore and probably catch more fish per dollar spent.[/quote]Why you snobby SOB! Just kidding. You're pretty much spot on when it comes to bigger waters. I myself prefer a 'toon or tube and an alpine lake where I can catch great eating trout and lots of solitude. Gas prices still affect us all though.
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Just calling it like I see it.

I didn't think Echo was public. I was under the impression that it is owned by a water company and most of the shore line is private. Surely no one has a problem with private property owners using their land as they see fit or using it to make a living?
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I have no problem with private lakes, clubs, or even private access points. If you have the funds, then go for it, but they should pay to stock their own fish.

I was thinking that it is kind of hard to see the young guy with a family of kids being priced out from fishing for fish that were stocked with public funds.

My other point is that, I think it is appropriate to ask what the price increases will fund. It may just be higher operating costs, or it might be for improvements. A little "PR" on the part of the access managers could stave off a bunch of complaints.
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