A. No. however, most of our lakes are managed for bass fishing. We can recommend the better bluegill, crappie, and catfish lakes.

 

 

A. We believe lakes need days of "rest". We closely monitor fishing pressure. We only allow so many fishing trips per week depending, primarily, on lake size.

 

 

A. When you reserve a lake it is yours and yours only for the day or ½ day. The number of people fishing on the lake is based on how many are on your reservation. There will be no other members on your trip. This benefit is something unique to PWF and the reason our brand promise is "reel solitude".

 

 

A. Most of the year 1 to 3 days is sufficient. However, some of our premier lakes, in March and April weekends, can be booked 30 or even 60 days in advance.

 

 

A. Yes. You may bring guests with you during your trip. However, the same guest may only fish with you 3 times in a calendar year. Guests will pay the same day rate as the member and also a $25.00 guest fee.

 

 

A. Memberships are the lifeblood of our club. If your guest fishes with you more than 3 times they should get their own membership. The 3 guest rules stop members from "sharing" a single membership.

 

 

A. No. Non-fishing guests are free of charge. Non-fishing guests will need to complete the guest agreement form before entering a property.

 

 

A. An online reservation system is available for our members to book and confirm trips in real-time and anytime! Members are also welcome to call or email the club office for reservations.

 

 

A. You may book fishing reservations up to 60 days in advance and you may have up to 3 reservations on the books at a time.

 

 

A. Lakes where a 2 person minimum is required, are our premium lakes. Your reservations ensure that only those in your property have the entire lake to themselves. For that privilege, we must generate more revenue to justify the use of this premium property for the length of your reservation. Moreover, these lakes are spending lots of money to grow larger bass. Most lakes do not require a 2 person minimum.

 

 

A. Please, view the complete description of our Cancellation Policy. This includes details on reservation cancellation, modification, and weather-related cancellations.

 

A. Most lakes have a 2 man jon boat. Our premium lakes have larger boats with trolling motors. Boats are not an additional cost and are included in the day rate on most lakes.

 

 

A. Visit www.privatewaterfishing.com. Every property has a complete description of the boat type and availability.

 

 

A. Yes, you may bring your own boat. Most lakes do not have a boat ramp so you must be able to launch your boat from the bank. Small boats are best. Please note that we do not allow gas motors on our lakes.

 

 

A. Visit www.privatewaterfishing.com. Every property has a description of the boat ramp or boat launch situation. Please remember you may have a gas-powered engine, but it may only be used to load and unload off the trailer.

 

A. About ¼ of our properties have a cabin or home available. Costs range from $90.00 to $250.00 for two people. Additional people are $15.00 to $25.00 each. Complete descriptions and photographs of these accommodations can be found at www.privatewaterfishing.com

 

 

A. No, you must have a fishing reservation in order to lodge.

 

A.There is an annual membership fee and an application fee; which grants you access to all our sites and there is a separate daily fee for fishing on a given property. View our home page under the pricing tab for current pricing.

 

 

A. Yes. As a member or a guest of a member, you each pay a daily fishing fee. Daily rates range from $70.00 to $275.00 per person for a full day. The vast majority of lakes are $85 to $120 per person; per day. ½ day rates are available on most lakes and are generally 3/4 of the full day rate. Children under the age of 12 generally fish for free. Youth anglers ages 13-17 generally pay 1/2 price.

 

 

A. We charge both an annual membership fee and a daily access fee because we want you to pay for only what you use. We feel charging for only what you use is the fairest approach, as opposed to charging a much larger annual membership fee and then having an "all you can fish" business model.

 

 

A. The application fee is designed to retain our members. We want you to be a member for a long time. If you pay the application fee you are more likely to keep your membership from year to year, instead of jumping out and jumping back in. You do not pay the application each year. But, you do pay the application fee again if you let your membership lapse.

 

 

A. It depends. The Initiation Fee is a one-time fee as long as you do not let your membership lapse. If you renew within the first 24 months you pay a $99 application fee again. After 24 months you will be considered a new member and subject to the entire application fee. Keeping your membership in good standing by paying your annual dues each year is the way to avoid paying the initiation fee more than once.

 

 

A. Your membership is good for one year from the day you join until the same day the following year. For example, if you join May 14th your membership is good until May 14th of the following year.

 

 

A. An Individual membership is for one person. A family membership includes your spouse and all dependent children 21 years and younger.

 

 

A. Children 0-12 pay nothing to fish. We want to make it affordable for families; exposing kids to the joy of the outdoors and fishing. Children 13-17 pay about ½ price depending on the lake. 18 and older pay adult pricing.

 

 

A. We do offer a $60 discount for seniors over the age of 62 on individual and family memberships. The discount is automatically applied through our system.