Mussel Sticker for all California boats
Apr 19, 2022 13:50:48 #
captjim wrote:
What they are primarily looking for is a dry bilge. If your boat was dripping water when you were inspected they probably won't pass you. That makes me wonder if they inspect trailer too. It has been in the water.
Trailer bunks stay wet for days, and any boat with live wells has more potential for carrying contaminated water. The only place I've been asked about previous locations is a water company lake. They asked where and how long ago, but all they did was write it down. I've never seen them turn anyone away.
Apr 19, 2022 13:58:26 #
ggaarryy wrote:
If you go fishing a couple times a week just how do ya get your boat dry?
Hair blow dryer !!😁😁
Apr 19, 2022 13:59:22 #
captjim wrote:
What they are primarily looking for is a dry bilge. If your boat was dripping water when you were inspected they probably won't pass you. That makes me wonder if they inspect trailer too. It has been in the water.
Yes they do Captjim,,
Apr 19, 2022 14:45:36 #
Shihan
Loc: Pendleton Oregon
In Oregon and Washington, you have to have an invasive species permit. In Oregon it’s included in your boat registration I’m not sure about Washington. You have to have one when you cross the border, usually at a truck stop.
Apr 19, 2022 14:46:13 #
Apr 19, 2022 14:50:41 #
Looks like everybody got the mussel permit covered. I get mine when I register my boat but I think you have to click on the icon to add it to the shopping cart. I presume it funds some kind of mitigation but the lakes I fish don't inspect my boat and/or don't check for a sticker. The lakes that are concerned about it allow you to self-inspect and put the form on the dash.
Clear Lake as I understand it (particularly for those going to the meet and greet) you have to have your boat inspected and get a sticker before launching or you wouldn't be legal. Not sure what the penalties are for not doing it but you probably don't want to find out. I also understand that bait dealers/sports store can inspect and issue permits. The hours they do that are not 24/7 so I recommend you sort that out as a part of your plans before you get there to avoid an "aw sh*t" moment. If you arrive at 5 a.m. wanting to launch right away, I think you'll be waiting until something opens. Perhaps someone with more experience at Clear Lake can shed some better light on that.
For my own mini rant, Bass Lake requires a "Pollution Control Permit" to operate on the lake. The fees are determined by the hp of the boat. Mine is $50 for a 60hp but at least it's good for the year. Interesting thing is, no one looks at your boat or your motor so "Pollution Control" is "Californiaspeak" for "taxes." Literally there is nothing,..... zero, zip, nada, that has to do with pollution control unless someone can "splain it to me.... Additionally, for fishermen, it's pretty unfishable from Memorial Day to Labor Day because of all the pleasure boaters.
Finally, as I have had some experience in how California passes legislation, this kind of stuff is not totally unlike when the speaker said, "We have to pass it to find out what's in it." Lots of stuff like that gets passed in Ca. and relies on the courts to decide what the law means. Or..., when the bills are being promoted and all the flaws get pointed out, the response is, "Well we'll have to add some 'clean up' language" after is passes." Problem is, nobody ever goes back for the "clean up" language.
Clear Lake as I understand it (particularly for those going to the meet and greet) you have to have your boat inspected and get a sticker before launching or you wouldn't be legal. Not sure what the penalties are for not doing it but you probably don't want to find out. I also understand that bait dealers/sports store can inspect and issue permits. The hours they do that are not 24/7 so I recommend you sort that out as a part of your plans before you get there to avoid an "aw sh*t" moment. If you arrive at 5 a.m. wanting to launch right away, I think you'll be waiting until something opens. Perhaps someone with more experience at Clear Lake can shed some better light on that.
For my own mini rant, Bass Lake requires a "Pollution Control Permit" to operate on the lake. The fees are determined by the hp of the boat. Mine is $50 for a 60hp but at least it's good for the year. Interesting thing is, no one looks at your boat or your motor so "Pollution Control" is "Californiaspeak" for "taxes." Literally there is nothing,..... zero, zip, nada, that has to do with pollution control unless someone can "splain it to me.... Additionally, for fishermen, it's pretty unfishable from Memorial Day to Labor Day because of all the pleasure boaters.
Finally, as I have had some experience in how California passes legislation, this kind of stuff is not totally unlike when the speaker said, "We have to pass it to find out what's in it." Lots of stuff like that gets passed in Ca. and relies on the courts to decide what the law means. Or..., when the bills are being promoted and all the flaws get pointed out, the response is, "Well we'll have to add some 'clean up' language" after is passes." Problem is, nobody ever goes back for the "clean up" language.
Apr 19, 2022 14:58:47 #
I live in Santa Cruz area and I had to go to dmv to get my mussel sticker, also not all lakes accept the sticker, they do there own mussel inspections and charge you for it. That’s a crock , if we have to pay for it with the state we shouldn’t have to pay at the lakes too. That’s my venting.
Apr 19, 2022 16:09:33 #
BongsonBob wrote:
These mussells are especally damaging in drinking water reservoirs. They clog-up the plumbing used in the purification process. At the lake I usually fish they will install special blue pull-ties attaching the bow to the trailer as I am leaving. When I return there is no need for a reinspection if the pull-ties are still intact. It shows that the boat has not been launched in another (possibly contaminated) lake. I pay my fees, and drive right thru
Same here (Silverwood lake) I have it tagged when I leave and just pay to enter and go launch boat next time there.
I do my tags on line every two years easy no line’s they do let you know about the mussel tags also you just add to your cart and pay. I also pay for truck car and quads tags on the dmv site really fast and easy.
Apr 19, 2022 16:15:14 #
drifter023 wrote:
Same here (Silverwood lake) I have it tagged when I leave and just pay to enter and go launch boat next time there.
I do my tags on line every two years easy no line’s they do let you know about the mussel tags also you just add to your cart and pay. I also pay for truck car and quads tags on the dmv site really fast and easy.
I do my tags on line every two years easy no line’s they do let you know about the mussel tags also you just add to your cart and pay. I also pay for truck car and quads tags on the dmv site really fast and easy.
Hi Drifter, so what happens if you go to different lakes to fish? I fish probably 10-15 lakes every year, and probably more this year, after retiring. Do you need to be inspected and tagged every time?
Apr 19, 2022 16:37:06 #
Where my Son goes is lake Casitas and they are very serious there. Personally I think it is a good idea. I think people would be really Poed if nothing was done by the state and it was ruined because of the invasive species. Just like the invasion of KILLER HORNETS in WA recently where they could decimate Honey bees.
Apr 19, 2022 16:37:50 #
[quote=Fredfish]Hi Drifter, so what happens if you go to different lakes to fish? I fish probably 10-15 lakes every year, and probably more this year, after retiring. Do you need to be inspected and tagged every time?[/Unfortunately yup here in California any how. We go to Havasu for a yearly striper derby so have to get inspection for Silverwood lake when we get back. Once you have boat tagged no need for inspection unless tag is not on boat.
Apr 19, 2022 16:43:11 #
[quote=drifter023][quote=Fredfish]Hi Drifter, so what happens if you go to different lakes to fish? I fish probably 10-15 lakes every year, and probably more this year, after retiring. Do you need to be inspected and tagged every time?[/Unfortunately yup here in California any how. We go to Havasu for a yearly striper derby so have to get inspection for Silverwood lake when we get back. Once you have boat tagged no need for inspection unless tag is not on boat.[/quote]
My Son said if you take your boat into another possible infected body of water, it will need to be inspected before getting back into the CLEAN lake. If I fished there I would want that so the lake wouldn't get infected.
My Son said if you take your boat into another possible infected body of water, it will need to be inspected before getting back into the CLEAN lake. If I fished there I would want that so the lake wouldn't get infected.
Apr 19, 2022 16:50:39 #
Kerry Hansen wrote:
My Son said if you take your boat into another possible infected body of water, it will need to be inspected before getting back into the CLEAN lake. If I fished there I would want that so the lake wouldn't get infected.
What do they do with Tournament fishermen, who fish different lakes every week? Also, how are you supposed to clean the bunks on your trailer, between the hull and the bunks?
Apr 19, 2022 17:18:18 #
Apr 19, 2022 17:19:23 #
Fredfish wrote:
What do they do with Tournament fishermen, who fish different lakes every week? Also, how are you supposed to clean the bunks on your trailer, between the hull and the bunks?
Of the group of lakes that I fish only one requires an inspection. So I'm not paying to fish the other six lakes, including the Delta. My boat has a small leak I can't find. It's always wet so on the advice of the Clear Lake inspectors I wash my boat with high pressure soap as the soap allegedly kills the mussels. They see the soap residue and I'm good to go. For tournaments they have inspectors that show up prior to launch. For the meet and greet guys if the tackle shop hours don't work you can go online and schedule an inspector to meet you at any boat ramp
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