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Apr 19, 2022 17:54:02   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
NoCal Steve wrote:
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
Of the group of lakes that I fish only one require... (show quote)


Steve, here they recommend either steam cleaning, or vinegar and water sprayed on the boat and trailer. Bleach and water in the livewells and bilge. Our DEEP says soap and water doesn't work. So there's another problem, no one knows what exactly works. It should be standardized, coast to coast.

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Apr 19, 2022 18:39:14   #
mrbass Loc: Concord California
 
Yep. When you received your notice for your boat registration it states that you also need to purchase the mussel sticker. I believe it is $20.00.

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Apr 19, 2022 22:38:17   #
Ranger188 Loc: So Cal (Orange Co)
 
OBG,
Sorry to hear what happened at Perris.
I was turned away a couple of weeks ago as well. I’ve attached a pic of what they’re looking for. Hopefully this info will help prevent others from having a similar problem.
Tight Lines!



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Apr 19, 2022 22:47:41   #
ohn Loc: sykesville md
 
Sounds like a money grab to me

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Apr 19, 2022 23:25:38   #
Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA
 
ohn wrote:
Sounds like a money grab to me


It does if there is no inspection of subject boat! Sure can't do it remotely.

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Apr 20, 2022 00:31:24   #
NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA
 
Fredfish wrote:
Steve, here they recommend either steam cleaning, or vinegar and water sprayed on the boat and trailer. Bleach and water in the livewells and bilge. Our DEEP says soap and water doesn't work. So there's another problem, no one knows what exactly works. It should be standardized, coast to coast.


Thanks Fred... good info. Because in spite of the govment involvement I personally have no desire to inadvertently be the source of an invasive mussel introduction.

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Apr 20, 2022 07:44:15   #
Jungle Ranch Fish Camp Loc: Punta Gorda, FL
 
Lol and makes you’re boat stronger , last longer , more mussels

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Apr 20, 2022 09:18:41   #
Bern Loc: SW Florida
 
So, as I read this thread of posts, no one explained what the sticker does. I guess that the state of California asserts that if you buy a mussels sticker, it will stop the spread of mussels. Typical California!

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Apr 20, 2022 11:40:17   #
Paulnowlin Loc: SD
 
I did the same at Lake Perris, but you can use your smart phone to show you paid for it, even at that moment, and they will let you in. Depends on who is watching the gate to tell you this.

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Apr 20, 2022 12:21:46   #
Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA
 
I know the East Bay Lakes here in the Bay Area require an additional fee for invasive species inspection, each time you go to the lake. But once you pay for one, it is good for 30 days and you still have to make sure your boat/kayak is completely dry. I wonder if getting this additional Mussel Sticker overrides that? I am thinking it doesn't, because even though we have a fishing license, we have to pay another fee to fish on the East Bay Lakes. So many fees!!! Question is, is it really helping our fisheries?

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Apr 20, 2022 13:37:33   #
captjim Loc: Antioch Ca
 
Elefantdude wrote:
I know the East Bay Lakes here in the Bay Area require an additional fee for invasive species inspection, each time you go to the lake. But once you pay for one, it is good for 30 days and you still have to make sure your boat/kayak is completely dry. I wonder if getting this additional Mussel Sticker overrides that? I am thinking it doesn't, because even though we have a fishing license, we have to pay another fee to fish on the East Bay Lakes. So many fees!!! Question is, is it really helping our fisheries?
I know the East Bay Lakes here in the Bay Area req... (show quote)


I am almost a daily visitor to Contra Loma Res in Antioch. I gripe about many of the fees they charge. But the $5. fishing fee goes to pay for the fish that are stocked into the lakes. Contra Loma gets a fish delivery about once a month. Many of those trout are trophy size. They are not the small stockers that F&W uses but average at least a couple of pounds. I understand exactly why they are strict on the inspections. Contra Loma is a drinking water reservoir, and has water pumped in and out on regular basis. Those fresh water mussels can wreck havoc on under water pump equipment.

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Apr 20, 2022 14:29:43   #
Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.
 
OldBassGuy wrote:
Time for me to vent. Had a really bad experience this morning. My wife and I get up early to go fishing at Lake Perris. Beautiful day and she really likes this lake. Get to the gate at 6:40am only to be told I cannot launch because I do not have a mussel sticker on my boat. I say, "What mussel sticker"? Told that you have to go through the DMV to get one and it is separate from your normal boat registration. I ask, "Why did the DMV not inform boaters of this"?
They don't know. Can I buy one here? No, you must go online. They tell me they have turned away over 40 boats in the past few weeks. Needless to say, I am really ticked off. I tell him that I have been to 5-6 other SoCal lakes in the last couple of months and no one has asked for this sticker.

My question to all of you Cal boaters, have you heard of this law?
Time for me to vent. Had a really bad experience t... (show quote)


I'm with AAA lnserance and I get everything I registered my boat 🚢 it comes all int the same envelope with my new Registration.
Who is your insurance company?
Andy

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Apr 20, 2022 14:36:23   #
Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.
 
OldBassGuy wrote:
Ya think!! Pretty funny huh?


If you ever try to put your boat in big Bear lake it's a joke !! Took us 30min's to lanch will they checked and inspected his boat even with the sticker.
I couldn't believe it!!
Andy

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Apr 20, 2022 14:48:32   #
Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.
 
OldBassGuy wrote:
Time for me to vent. Had a really bad experience this morning. My wife and I get up early to go fishing at Lake Perris. Beautiful day and she really likes this lake. Get to the gate at 6:40am only to be told I cannot launch because I do not have a mussel sticker on my boat. I say, "What mussel sticker"? Told that you have to go through the DMV to get one and it is separate from your normal boat registration. I ask, "Why did the DMV not inform boaters of this"?
They don't know. Can I buy one here? No, you must go online. They tell me they have turned away over 40 boats in the past few weeks. Needless to say, I am really ticked off. I tell him that I have been to 5-6 other SoCal lakes in the last couple of months and no one has asked for this sticker.

My question to all of you Cal boaters, have you heard of this law?
Time for me to vent. Had a really bad experience t... (show quote)


If you go to Big Bear 🐻 lake wait tell you see there inspection it takes 30min's even with a sticker..
I'm with AAA and it came with my registration..
But I agree with you.
Andy

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Apr 20, 2022 14:55:27   #
Dane2550 Loc: California Delta
 
Bassmatter wrote:
Never heard anything about needing a sticker! I’m sure a lot of boater in Ca. Are scrambling to get one. Hopefully you can find out how and when you can get it on your boat, please keep us posted. As you no I’m not a boat owner, but I have a lot of friends who are.


The invasive mussel sticker has been required by some lakes in California for several years. Lake Tahoe has required it for at least 15 years. I would think most California anglers/boaters would know of this requirement by now. This is nothing new.

I’m sorry you had to find out after driving all the way to the lake.

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