I fish on mostly two ponds, one has a $7 launch fee and the other is $25 per launch.  They only charge from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.  It's rather steep, but its a great place and obviously they don't want you there charging that much.  My partner and I split the cost, so it's not that bad.  If there are any golfers out there - you know how much cheaper that is than a round of golf with a cart.  But I agree, it's way to high.

plus, you don't have to buy the cart!

There are quite a few ramps that charge to launch around here.  Normally it's $2.00 or $3.00 but you can also get a membership or yearly pass that cuts the cost.  Most of that goes for ramp upkeep and most are pretty nice.  Usually there are also some free launching alternatives.  Pay and keep for catfish has been around for decadeds, and I have heard of pay bass lakes even though I'm not sure where they are.  There are a few private ranches and resorts that fishing their lakes would be included in their guest package.  I think Gary Yamamato had Sugoi lake around here that was like that even though the package was really geared for fishing Lake Fork.

i work at a resturant that ownes the only boat launch to the lake its on and the owner charges $8.00 for launch.

Another place in wilmont WI charge $5.00 to fish from the bank.

since most of the ponds i fish are big lakes in state parks, i ussualy have to pay like a 3 dollar parking ticket or something like that because it is a state park.