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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Here's the announcement from the DEEP's website:

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?Q=497934&A=4173

I've never been charged to park my car or launch my kayak at the Wethersfield Cove boat launch ramp, not that I've done that very often, but after they improve it, I'm sure that I'll have to pay. Rolling Eyes

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SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Yeap!

I'm sure that there will probably be a launch fee imposed.

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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

My understanding is that there already is, Stephen. But nobody has ever been there to collect it when I've launched.
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SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Phil,

There will be someone there once that marina is built + fencing + gate + guard + docks + lighting + etc.

All that has to be maintained and paid for somehow!

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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Um, Stephen, that's what I said. Rolling Eyes

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SAP284 · Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 655 Location: Central, CT

Thought this was pretty interesting. Yeah there is a small fee (a bit more for non-residents of Wethersfield). Certain times of the year there is no charge. You will know because once you enter the park, there will be a guy inside a little booth waiting for your money lol.
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Justin Tralli · Joined: 05 May 2007 Posts: 656 Location: Glastonbury, CT

Last year the season pass for non-residents was $100 Shocked

If you didnt have a season pass it was $26 to launch each time (rip off).... Rolling Eyes

Cant imagine what theyre going to charge now....
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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Holee crap! I didn't know that Wethersfield gouges that badly. Do they kiss you first? Laughing

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hoppy · Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 393 Location: congamuck

Id probably just launch in hartford for free and take the short ride to the cove. Then again im not in a kyak and that could suck i suppose.

hila2006 · Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 582 Location: Ellington

Is there a launch fee in Hartford? Where is the launch you're talking about also?

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Bass Addict · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:07 pm Post subject:

Last year it was a 100 for res and 200 for non res
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Sorry honey, looks like we will be late again due to motor problems.

Justin

hila2006 · Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 582 Location: Ellington

Which ramp is hoppy talking about for free?

hoppy · Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 393 Location: congamuck

there are two right across from eachother down in hartford and right across the river is another. I know the one in hartford as the "trash plant". ive only ever launched there in the fall so i could be dead wrong but there wasnt anyone taking money any of the times we went. you can see one launch from 91 and the other is almost under the 84 bridge going over the river. just down river from there is wethersfield cove.

Bass Addict · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:58 pm Post subject:

Fees Collected at the Cove: Res/NonRes
Daily launching fee $10/$20
Daily launching fee for canoes, row boats, jet-ski boats, & non-motorized sailboats under 12’ $7/$15
Daily overnight parking fee $7/$15
Season launching permit $100/$200
Services Sold at Parks & Recreation:
Season dock ring rental $70/$100
Town mooring rental $125/$200
Town mooring & dock ring package $175/$250

fyi
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Sorry honey, looks like we will be late again due to motor problems.

Justin

Justin Tralli · Joined: 05 May 2007 Posts: 656 Location: Glastonbury, CT

None of the launches are free. He is referring to the Charter Oak launch. The only time someone isn't there collecting is during the late fall and early spring. Normally it is $15 to launch. However, If you get a season pass, say from EAST HARTFORD, they will honor it at both Charter Oak and Riverside Park (Hartford) launches. All three launches are maintained by Riverfront Recapture. Hope that answers your question.
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