WES WATKINS RESERVOIR 2012 Permits/Fees UPDATE!

WES WATKINS RESERVOIR  2012  Permits/Fees UPDATE!

All are enjoying boating, camping, fishing and swimming at North Deer Creek Recreational Area at Wes Watkins Reservoir, located at McLoud, Oklahoma.

Chief Gary D. Roe, the Chief of Police for the City of McLoud was kind enough to give Shebolith Says… an interview on April 2, 2012. 

The Chief found us standing in the rain furiously jotting down notes on the back of an old Google map print out. With pride and much pleasantry, he created a glowing verbal report of Wes Watkins Reservoir as it is today.

 

Lake Use Permits

Children under age sixteen can fish for free if they are in the company of a paying adult.

All boat permits required are issued by the City of McLoud or person designated by the City of McLoud. No fees can be prorated.

You cannot transfer your permit to someone else.

Seasonal permits expire on the thirty-first day of December following the date of issuance.

Daily permits will expire 24 hours after issuance.

Daily permits for boats must be in possession and produced on demand while on the reservoir.

“Annual boating permits must be displayed visibly on any watercraft on the port side aft near the stern just under the gunwale line at all times.

The seasonal boat permit shall be designated by proper tag on the port side near the stern end of the boat, which must be plainly visible for a distance of at least one hundred feet from said boat. Such tag shall be furnished with the permit by the City of McLoud.”

Types of Permits

Individual

Watercraft, daily and seasonal

Vehicle, daily and seasonal

Camping, daily only

Daily Fees

Daily fishing, $2.00

Daily boating, $5.00

Picnic Pavilion Rentals

Rental for ½ day $25.00

Rental for full day $50.00

Seasonal Passes

Annual fishing, $15.00

Annual boating, $35.00

Annual fishing/boating Combo, $48.00

Camping Fees

Full Hookup, $18.00 per night

Primitive/Tent, $5.00 per night

Each additional for adults, $5.00 per night

Tents for children under 18 years, FREE

(All vehicles must be street legal in order to be operated on Recreation Area (Reservoir) streets.)

Pets, Livestock, Animals

Word for word according to the Rules

1—62.01 PHYSICAL RESTRAINT OF ANIMALS: No person shall bring or allow dogs, cats, or other pets or animals into any area of the recreation area unless penned, caged, on a leash under six (6) feet in length (in hand) or otherwise physically restrained.

1—62.02 SWIMMING: All animals and pets are prohibited in swimming areas and in the waters of the Reservoir.

1—62.03 LIVESTOCK: No person shall bring or allow horses, cattle or other livestock in camping, picnicking, swimming or any other area of the Reservoir except when and where authorized by the CITY OF McLOUD.

1-62.04 LIVESTOCK USE OF LANDS AND WATER: Ranging, grazing, watering or allowing livestock on Reservoir lands and in water is prohibited unless written permission is given by the CITY OF McLOUD.

1—62.05 IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS: Unclaimed or unattended animals are subject to immediate impoundment and removal in accordance with Local Ordinances and an impoundment fee levied. This fee shall be paid before the impounded animal is returned to its owner(s).

1—62.06 ANIMAL WASTE: Persons bringing or allowed pets or animals in designated areas shall be responsible for proper removal and disposal in sanitary facilities of any waste produced by these animals.

This is a partial report ACCORDING TO:

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTH DEER CREEK RECREATION AREA

(WES WATKINS RESERVOIR) ADOPTED MARCH 9, 1999

BY THE CITY OF McLOUD

Chief Roe said, “You may not be up-to-date with the work we have completed on the pavilions. All (three) of the pavilions now have electrical hook-ups and rent for $50.00 per day.” He went on to say that maintenance and upgrades continue at Wes Watkins.

Chief Roe was also proud of the fact that during the first year of management by the City of McLoud the reservoir had a total of 7,400 guests. He confided that the fishing was not that great last summer because of the heat and drought, but he is looking forward with optimism that a change in the weather will lead to a change in the fishing at Wes Watkins Reservoir.

City of McLoud

http://www.mcloudok.us/

Shebolith Says...stay safe and have fun!