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Loch Raven Permits

Submitted by wmarchant on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 04:59

As many of you may know, the permitting process at Loch Raven has changed for permit holders who purchased their first permit in 2016 or later. The process may change even further. There is a plan at Baltimore Recreation and Parks (BCR&P) that all permit holders, even those who have had permits for decades, will have to go into a lottery for a chance to win access to buying a permit every year.
After hearing of this proposal, two other concerned boaters and I, met with BCR&P, managers Chris McCollum and Kevin McCommas to discuss alternatives to their proposed changes.
BCR&P is motivated by the goal of providing access to the reservoir to everyone, equally. In their view, this goal is limited by parking lot constraints. Unfortunately, their solution (a lottery system) does not increase access to more people. This plan simply creates a system that will remove access from one customer to hand that access to another person. None of us want to lose access to permits, nor do we want to lose our substantial investment in our reservoir boats.
We have proposed an alternate plan to BCR&P that provides access to more permit holders, and will not put additional pressure on the parking lot. It is a great plan that will allow all permit holders to renew every year. Based on 2016 permits applications, this plan would allow for all permit requests to be provided access in 2018. There should even be excess permits.
BCR&P is receptive to this plan and is negotiating in good faith to provide a solution that meets all of our needs. With that in mind, I request that anyone who is renewing permits this year, understand that this is a cordial negotiation that we believe will meet the needs of all parties. There is no need to give Kevin a hard time when you pick up your permits. He is involved in the negotiations and antagonism won’t help. Please take the high road.
We will keep you informed.

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Submitted by tcgordon on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 03:43

For those that may not have seen this ....http://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2015/05/12/maryland-to-issue-365-day-recrea...

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Submitted by Bstandiford on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 15:07

Just got my 2013 fishing license (final piece of the puzzle),and in the booklet it has the free fishing days for 2013. The first two Saturdays in June as well as the 4th of July. I think it is always those days,but I like to see it writing rather than assume. This is a great time to introduce someone to fishing who typically does not buy a license. Hope to see you on the water.

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Trailer Tag Missing ?

Submitted by Bstandiford on Sun, 01/27/2013 - 08:57

I just received my new stickers for my trailer tags last week, so with nothing to do today I thought I would put them on this morning thus completing one more step towards a new season. Guess what? No trailer tag. I hope this has nothing to do with the Liberty incidents. The plastic bracket was broken off, could have been knocked off or easily pulled off due to the colder temperatures .  With the water levels pretty much full all year it just makes me wonder. Now might be a good time to check yours so you are ready when the season starts.

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Boating Permits for Liberty Prettyboy and Loch Raven Reservoir

Submitted by mraadmin on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 20:42

Boat Permit Information

Liberty Reservoir Boat Permit and Prettyboy Reservoir Boat Permit

Note: One permit covers both reservoirs.
Applications Available: February 1
Renewal Processing: Begins third week of February
New Processing: Begins fourth week of February
1800 permits are available
There will be no walk-in sales.

To obtain a boating permit (including for canoes and kayaks), download and print the Boating Permit for Liberty and Prettyboy Reservoirs OR send a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope requesting a Boat Permit Application to:

City of Baltimore, Department of Public Works
Reservoir Natural Resources Office
5685 Oakland Rd.
Eldersburg, Md 21784

For general boating and boat permit information call: (410)795-6151.
The boating season extends from March 1 through December 31 (Weather Permitting) between sunrise and sunset.

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See the Loch Raven Fishing Center Site for a days and hours of operation and to obtain a launch permit.

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