Smithville Docks

**es1758** · 11-06-2014, 11:30 AM

I had a question about the docks at smithville and the yearly pass, does the pass give you access to the coded docks and does it work on all the docks? Thanks for the help guys

**vic n** · 11-06-2014, 03:57 PM

I think the pass works either at LP or CB docks, but does not give access to the locked areas.

**es1758** · 11-06-2014, 07:37 PM

Ok thank you. So how do you get access to the locked areas, was up last weekend and it was open so I fished it but want to be able to fish anytime

**frogy61** · 11-06-2014, 09:09 PM

You'll have to rent a slip to fish the private docks.

**es1758** · 11-06-2014, 10:15 PM

Well that sucks, fished with a few old timers last weekend that I doubt had a slip, wondering how they got the code to get in... Anyone need me to check on there boat for them this weekend?

**ICEMANXXXV** · 11-07-2014, 05:36 PM

I used to have a slip at Paradise Point. I can tell you from my passed experience I ran off more people who didn't own slips out there when I did. " My buddy has a slip out here" doesn't cut it if you are not with the slip holder. First place its expensive to rent a slip at Smithville. Mine was over 1700 bucks a year. Slip holders will run you off if they find you inside the locked area unless you are with a slip holder. Most of the old guys who fish the boat slips either have family or good friends who rent slips there, and are with them or on the slip lease.I fish the public dock 25 bucks for an annual pass gets you access to both Marinas. I got some nice fish Thursday morning. Lots of shorts and enough keepers for a good lunch. I did run into the Ranger quite a nice fella, but he does keep an eye on the locked area.