Fish Farmer Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Could be a thing for the future at boat launches Make sure you know how to pay for the launch with your Cell, there no pay machine at the Sugar Loaf Launch now.I got a 40 dollar ticket the other day. I don't have a clew how to pay by phone.I guess I'll have to get my grandson to show this old timer 😀You have to have a launch permit now at the Sugar Loaf launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 It's the way of the future , the "phone" will be needed for all money transactions as cash gradually disappears . I would have to avoid these launches as I don't have the phone needed to access my bank . $40 is a big slap in the face for those who just want to go fishing in a boat ! Same thing for launching a yak there if you have no phone ? Many people bought boats ,ect. during the c19 and now they are taking advantage of a "lucrative" opportunity to gouge us more . FF , how do they track your launch fees at this launch ? Fish Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Fish Farmer said: Could be a thing for the future at boat launches Make sure you know how to pay for the launch with your Cell, there no pay machine at the Sugar Loaf Launch now.I got a 40 dollar ticket the other day. I don't have a clew how to pay by phone.I guess I'll have to get my grandson to show this old timer 😀You have to have a launch permit now at the Sugar Loaf launch. Fish farmer “there’s an app for that” an app for everything these days. or there will be a QR code sticker thing that you use your camera and the website will show up on your screen. Fish Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lund-SS Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Fish Farmer said: Could be a thing for the future at boat launches Make sure you know how to pay for the launch with your Cell, there no pay machine at the Sugar Loaf Launch now.I got a 40 dollar ticket the other day. I don't have a clew how to pay by phone.I guess I'll have to get my grandson to show this old timer 😀You have to have a launch permit now at the Sugar Loaf launch. Wow and $22.60 now for the day Fish Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Its probably like the pay parking app HONK!. Register your plate # to your account with billing info. Park and pay kind of thing for whatever time you put in. Or even a season pass for cheapest price. Look at Lakeside Park parking. $3 an hour or $15 for the permit from May to September. If you are a St. Catharines resident, you should not pay a dime. smerchly and Fish Farmer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Port_D_Guy said: Look at Lakeside Park parking. $3 an hour or $15 for the permit from May to September. If you are a St. Catharines resident, you should not pay a dim Two years ago I received my parking permit at Port D . free for the summer and it was free for everyone after that for fall/winter fishing . When they see the crowds of visitors with no where to park , they see $$$ oportunities ....just like the boat ramps that we called "public ramps" It's getting more expensive to fish by boat considering all the costs to get on the water . Lake Simcoe ...a good example of boat launch/parking fees . I wonder if the government gets a piece of that pie ? I guess we could call it "user fees" , but that doesn't help our pocket books Port_D_Guy and Fish Farmer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted June 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 I called them and they told me to fill out a form to dispute my ticket, I haven't heard back as of yet.My buddy said what if you didn't have a cell or forgot it at home. Port_D_Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 I was going to mention I would fight the ticket . There should be a large sign warning people to pay by phone (apps) but we should have a choice to pay with our credit cards or cash .I use Mastercard at the hospital . Maybe the use of apps prevents damage like the card/cash machines , I think they will drop the ticket ...good luck. Fish Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 Just pay the fine cheapo..... 😝 Davidp16, Fish Farmer, smerchly and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted June 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 On 6/13/2023 at 8:29 AM, smerchly said: It's the way of the future , the "phone" will be needed for all money transactions as cash gradually disappears . I would have to avoid these launches as I don't have the phone needed to access my bank . $40 is a big slap in the face for those who just want to go fishing in a boat ! Same thing for launching a yak there if you have no phone ? Many people bought boats ,ect. during the c19 and now they are taking advantage of a "lucrative" opportunity to gouge us more . FF , how do they track your launch fees at this launch ? Good question Bill, all I know I was socked when I got the ticket and my buddy to got one to and didn't have his boat, just parked beside me.. Still haven't heard back from them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Keep on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Just to be clear the there is no fee to launch. The fee is to park. If you launch and drive the vehicle away, no charge. smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 So a standard credit card no longer works at these ticket booths?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted June 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Dave said: So a standard credit card no longer works at these ticket booths?? They say you have to pay by cell phone. I guess Seniors or people that don't have a cell phone aren't aloud in Port Colbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 They don't want our paper money ? Other places will take our cash or cards. Eventually we will be mandated to use apps that can be very traceable, ifyaknowwhatImean . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Any word on the Crystal Beach boat launch?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl L Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Dave said: Any word on the Crystal Beach boat launch?? It got taken over by another company now who apparently patrols 24/7, 7 days a week..we just went and bought a yearly permit from the town. Getting to complicated now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonthill Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Dave said: Any word on the Crystal Beach boat launch?? there is still a credit card machine , but they want your license plate # so you cant pass on your ticket when you leave . fishingking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 I got my reply back, they want me to pay regardless of any excuse. So I called the town and left a message that I'd like to speak to the Mayor. knightfisher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steellee Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Port Stanley up where I am has same system. Free to launch but app based system to park in public lot. I just pay my $140 honk app fee each season and never think about it again.(Very reasonable for the amount I walleye fish last few summers) Launch prices are getting ridiculous and combined with gas, boat and gear prices it adds up fast fishingking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 6 hours ago, Fish Farmer said: I got my reply back, they want me to pay regardless of any excuse. So I called the town and left a message that I'd like to speak to the Mayor. Media Time Dave Fish Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toaster Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 The queenston launched has been paved and looks fantastic. Nice not tracking mud through the boat when tearing down. We will see how it holds up this winter. Fish Farmer, steellee, fishingking and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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