Frequently Asked Questions

All paddle craft must enter the park through the main gate. When you purchase your daily paddle pass ($10) at the gatehouse, staff notifies ranger staff to meet you at the spray station to spray your craft (paddle craft must be inflated prior to getting the spray if it is an inflatable). You will be required to present your entry receipt to the ranger at the spray station. Rangers will conduct the spray using hot water (no chemicals). Once sprayed, you will receive a wristband, which indicates your paddle craft has met the ANS protocols and is clear to launch on the lake. Any person(s) utilizing paddle craft must wear a valid wristband while recreating at Standley Lake.  

There are a couple options. There is an annual $200 paddle craft permit, which covers one paddle craft per permit. You also have the option of paying daily, which is $10 for each paddle craft. All paddle craft must be sprayed before launching onto Standley Lake in accordance with ANS regulations. 

There must be a coast guard approved PFD available for each person utilizing paddle craft. Patrons utilizing rental equipment must wear a PFD at all times while on the water.

The most commonly caught are Rainbow Trout, Small and Large Mouth Bass, Walleye, Wiper, and Carp.  We also have Channel Catfish, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish.