Requirements for Agua Hedionda Lagoon Use Permits

LAGOON PERMIT APPLICATION: Please use one application per vessel. All applications must be in the name of and signed by the vessel owner or parent/guardian, if a minor. For registered vessels, the application must be completed and signed by the registered/insured owner, and a copy of the current year's registration included with the application.

PERMIT FEE: Annual permits run January through December and are half price after September 1. Fees are based on residency and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Make your check or money order payable to the City of Carlsbad or use the Master Card/Visa option.

Carlsbad Resident Non-Resident
Power Vessels
(All require registrations)
$80.00 - annual
$15.00 - daily
$100.00 - annual
$23.00 - daily
Passive Vessels $35.00 - annual
$7.00 - daily
$50.00 - annual
$12.00 - daily
Second annual permit for same type of vessel in household * 50% of annual 50% of annual
Replacement Decal $7.50 each $7.50 each

* Until September 1 when permits half price. Example: First Kayak is full price, second is half, third is full, fourth, half, etc.

Note: The cost of two daily permits for the same vessel may be credited toward the full purchase of an annual permit, any time prior to September 1 , by submitting the daily fee receipt(s) with your annual permit application.

VESSEL REGISTRATION: Provide a copy of the current year's registration/DMV Certificate of Number (the one kept on board), which is required for all watercraft except passive vessels and sailboats under 8 feet.

All vessels (except non-powered ones launching at the Passive Use Area) require a launching facility permit.

If Launching from:
California Water Sports
4215 Harrison Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-3089

If a Bristol Cove Resident:
Bristol Cove Property Owner's Association
c/o CHAMPS/The Kelly Group
5731 Palmer Way #B
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 603-0501

Agua Hedionda Lagoon

Agua Hedionda Lagoon, located east of I-5

Lagoon Permit Application

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