# Do I need a special event launch permit to trailer-launch for the Woodbine Beach summer fishing derby at Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch?

**Category:** Events & Exhibitions
**Verified:** 2026-05-24
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## Quick answer

No special permit; standard City of Toronto boat launch fees apply during derby hours.

## Detailed answer

City of Toronto Parks, Recreation and Forestry manages Ashbridges Bay Boat Launch. Standard launch fees apply. Arrive early; derby mornings fill quickly. Pay at meter or via HonkMobile app. Temporary 'fishing derby' signage directs trailer parking along Lake Shore Boulevard East.

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