Go to this link at Cal Boating and check frequently on updates for boating restrictions and notices for the invasive mussels that are a focal point of our recreational boating access to our State's waterways. This will also affect our neighboring states such as Arizona and Nevada.
http://www.dbw.ca.gov/boaterinfo/quaggaloc.aspx
Quagga & Zebra Mussel Locations and Restrictions
Known Quagga & Zebra Mussel Locations in California
California Waterways Without Quagga or Zebra Mussels with Vessel
Restrictions to Stop the Spread of Mussels
Known Quagga & Zebra Mussel Locations in California
This list is provided as a courtesy by the State of California. Waterway restrictions may change and there may be vessel inspection details not provided in this summary. We urge boaters before traveling to contact the waterway management agency in question to obtain current and accurate information on any restrictions that may be in place. For further information on the Quagga and Zebra mussel incident, please visit the Department of Fish and Game’s Web site,
www.dfg.ca.gov.
*Last updated: May 22, 2008
Waterbody Responsible Agency Location Species Found Traditional Public Use Closure/ Inspections/ Decontamination
Colorado River Multiple Border b/w CA and AZ Adult QM Allowed Inspection if return to CA through a CDFA BPS
Colorado River Aqueduct MWD San Bernardino Co/Riverside Co Adult QM No Public Access None
CO River at Parker Dam USBR San Bernardino Co Adult QM Allowed Inspection if return to CA through a CDFA BPS
Copper Basin Res MWD San Bernardino Co Adult QM No Public Access None
El Capitan Res City of San Diego Water Department San Diego Co Adult QM Allowed Decontamination of City boats only
Imperial Dam Imperial Irrigation District Imperial Co Adult QM Allowed None
Irvine Lake Irvine Ranch Water District, Serrano Water District Orange Co Veliger QM Yes/public boats Inspect all boats
Lake Dixon City of Escondido San Diego Co Adult QM No Public Access None
Lake Havasu Multiple San Bernardino Co Adult QM Allowed Inspection if return to CA through a CDFA BPS
Lake Hodges City of San Diego Water Department San Diego Co Veliger QM Allowed Decontamination of City boats only
Lake Jennings Helix Water District San Diego Co Veliger QM Yes/public boats Inspect all boats
Lake Mathews MWD Riverside Co Adult QM No Public Access None
Lake Miramar City of San Diego Water Department San Diego Co Adult QM Allowed Decontamination of City boats only
Lake Murray City of San Diego Water Department San Diego Co Adult QM Allowed Decontamination of City boats only
Lake Skinner MWD/Riverside County Parks Riverside Co Adult QM Allowed Inspect all entering and exiting vessels
Lower Otay Lake City of San Diego Water Department San Diego Co Adult QM Allowed Decontamination of City boats only
Olivenhain Res Olivenhain Municipal Water District San Diego Co Adult QM No None
San Justo Res San Benito County Water District San Benito Co Adult ZM Allowed Temporarily closed
San Vincente Res City of San Diego Water Department San Diego Co Adult QM Allowed Decontamination of City boats only
Sweetwater Res Sweetwater Authority San Diego Co Veliger QM No Public Access None
Acronyms
CDFA California Department of Food and Agriculture
BPS Border Point Station
QM Quagga mussel
Veliger Larval mollusk
ZB Zebra mussel
MWD Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
California Waterways Without Quagga or Zebra Mussels with Vessel Restrictions to Stop the Spread of Mussels*
Lake County, includes Clear Lake
Requires mandatory inspection of any water vessel prior to launching in a Lake County water body. Applies to all motorized and non-motorized vessels and trailers. All vessels are required to obtain an Inspection Sticker prior to launching. Bans the disposal of live bait and any liquid that contains or has contained live bait into Lake County waters. Lake County Mussel Hotline (707) 263-2556
Lake Casitas
Restricts outside boats, including canoes, kayaks, and float tubes, (those not currently stored or moored at the Recreation Area) from entering the Lake Casitas Recreation Area. This temporary outside boat access restriction is effective for one year. The restriction was adopted on March 4, 2008, by the Casitas Municipal Water District. Local boaters are allowed after inspection and 10 day quarantine of vessel/trailer.
Casitas Municipal Water District's Board of Directors on April 9, 2008 passed a measure to allow outside boats to exclusively use Lake Casitas. Boaters that want to participate in this program are urged to reserve their place on a waiting list by calling (805) 649-2233 Extension 7. Park staff will begin scheduling boat inspections with those on the list.
The new program relies on locks and tags that are designed to ensure boats are not used at any other lake. There will be a one-time $50 charge to cover the cost of the lock and tag. Boats will be locked to a trailer, which can then be stored at a boater's home or at Lake Casitas. Boaters will be able to use the lake as often as they like after their boat goes through the initial clean and dry inspection and a ten day quarantine period. Once a boater decides to use another lake they will need to start the process all over again. This includes an initial inspection and ten day quarantine.
Lake Casitas Recreation Area, (805) 649-2233, ext. 103
Lake Cachuma
All privately owned boats will be inspected. Boats must have a dry bilge, dry wet well, and clean undersides. Live bait limited to night crawlers. Copy of the survey will be kept of file for each boater. Frequent boaters will be given an abbreviated interview. County of Santa Barbara Parks Department (805) 568-2461.
East Bay Municipal Utilities District
Reservoirs
Camanche
Pardee
San Pablo
Chabot
Briones
Lafayette
Boaters from outside of California, southern California, San Benito and Santa Clara counties and those boaters who recently had their boats in any newly identified high risk reservoirs will be turned away. All boats will be inspected before launch. Any boats found to have mussels when inspected will not be allowed on the water. (866) 403-2683
***This list is provided as a courtesy by the State of California. Waterway restrictions may change and there may be vessel inspection details not provided in this summary. We urge boaters, before traveling, to contact the waterway management agency in question to obtain current and accurate information on any restrictions that may be in place.***
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