Parks commission to continue Tri-County boat pass for one year while staff gathers cross-county data

Oct 5, 2026

The commission approved keeping the Tri-County boat-launch pass program in place for another year and discussed a proposed fee increase from $50 to $55; staff reported Winnebago has sold 74 Tri-County passes year-to-date and said more data from Fond du Lac and Calumet counties is needed to evaluate revenue impacts.

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Staff proposed adding the Tri-County boat-launch pass to county code (Chapter 19.248(d)) and raising the Tri-County fee from $50 to $55. Parks Director Adam Belicarelli described the pass as valid for seven Lake Winnebago landings in Winnebago, Calumet and Fond du Lac counties and said Winnebago had sold 74 Tri-County passes through Sept. 19.

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