Commission to continue Tri-County boat-pass sales for one year as staff gathers data

Oct 5, 2026

Winnebago County parks commissioners voted to continue participating in the Tri-County boat-launch pass program for one more year while staff collects sales and receipt data and evaluates whether the $50 (proposed $55) Tri‑County pass fairly compensates the county for three Lake Winnebago landings.

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Winnebago County Parks Commission voted to continue selling the Tri-County boat-launch pass for one year while staff gathers additional sales and revenue data from partner counties and landings. Staff told the commission the Tri-County pass covers seven Lake Winnebago landings and that Winnebago has sold 74 passes so far this year; the proposed ordinance change would add the pass to county code and would increase the pass price from $50 to $55.

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