Boat Landing Access
What you need to know about using Minocqua Public Boat Landings
Active from April 1st through November 30th
Boat Landing Access
The Town of Minocqua is announcing a new convenient way to register each of your tow vehicles. Registration is required at the boat launches listed below. Use our new online portal to register your commercial boat launch permit(s).
This new method to register tow vehicles is designed to streamline the process and save you valuable time. No more hangtags or visits to the Town Office! From April 1st through November 30th of each year, all tow vehicles accessing the following boat launches will be required to purchase a daily or annual use permit.
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Thirsty Whale Boat Landing - 453 E. Park Ave, Minocqua, WI
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Schoolhouse Bay Boat Landing - 429 E. Park Ave, Minocqua, WI
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Cedar Street Boat Landing - 968 Cedar Street, Minocqua, WI
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Thoroughfare Boat Landing - 9175 Thoroughfare Rd, Minocqua, WI
Please note there will be 24-hour camera enforcement in effect for the season, April 1st- November 30th. All tow vehicles must be registered. Unregistered tow vehicles may be subject to violaton fees or penalties.
To view the Town of Minocqua's Code of Ordinances, please visit www.townofminocqua.org/resources/code-of-ordinances
Passes & Permits Fees
Single Day Pass - $6.00
3 Day Pass - $18.00
A three day pass is valid for 3 calendar days including the date of purchase.
Weekly Pass - $42.00
A weekly pass is valid for 7 calendar days including the date of purchase.
Non-Resident Seasonal Permit - $60.00
A seasonal permit is valid from April 1st through November 30th, the year of purchase.
Resident Seasonal Permit - click here
A seasonal permit is valid from April 1st through November 30th, the year of purchase.
Commercial Seasonal Permit - $105.00
A commercial permit is valid from April 1st through November 30th, the year of purchase. A commercial permit must be purchase for each tow vehicle utilizing the 4 designated boat launches. A commercial vehicle pertains to watercraft businesses, dock companies, fishing guides, construction businesses, landscape businesses, and/or any other business operation, licensed or not, that financially profits from use and access to the specific boat landing where launch fees are required.
How to Register Your Tow Vehicle for Boat Landing Access On-site
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Scan the QR Code: Using your mobile device’s camera, hover the camera over the QR code provided on the top right and click the URL link that appears. It is important to hold your device steady and keep the QR code in focus.
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Boat Landing Access Registration: Follow the steps in the app or reference the instructions below to complete the registration.
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Enter your tow vehicle license plate (do not register your boat or trailer plate).
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Select pass/permit from the drop-down options.
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Enter your mobile phone number to receive text alerts and a confirmation receipt.
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Check the box to accept the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
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Click the Purchase Session button.
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Enter your email to receive an emailed copy of your receipt.
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NOTE: You will NOT receive a physical paper permit to display in your vehicle. Your license plate is your permit! If you enter an email and/or mobile phone number, you will receive a digital receipt. Digital receipts are the only proof of registration available. Previously issued paper permits will no longer be valid. You must register your tow vehicle to be in compliance.
