I think the $70 which is now $75 is the yearly pass so if you go there often yearly would be better. You have to have pass before launching either buy at gas station on way to lake or get one at Anthony acres. If you put in at Marina go right to main channel make another right follow channel almost to the end lot of brush, good coves, and no houses in that area otherwise docks are good and a few other brush areas around lake. They are adding big stone along edges to stop bank erosion which is ok but not best for Crappie fishing. We have stayed at Anthony acres once not bad for a fisherman and boats can stay in water but cheaper in the motel.