Mussel Sticker for all California boats
Apr 23, 2022 16:17:44 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Gotta love it when someone from the state that started the whole mussel invasion resulting in the 1996 Aquatic Invasion Act puts down another State for trying to not let it happen in their water. Nuff said.
Apr 23, 2022 17:28:58 #
Shellback_USNRET
Loc: Southern California
OBG sorry you had a bad experience at Lake Perris. I to fish the surrounding lakes in Riverside county. Perris, Skinner, Diamond as well a few in San Diego county. The mussel stickers are nothing new and paid once a year along with our yearly registration fee through DMV. Now it appears that stickers are good for two years. No brainer or surprise that the state found a way to tax us in the name of mussels control. I’m aware of the harm these mussels can do if they get into are water systems. So the $16 comes out of my beer funds.
But come on. Their are lakes known to be infested (Lake Skinner) and lakes that claim they are mussel free (Perris, Diamond). If you are launching in a clean lake you have to show that you not transporting the possibility of mussels. The opposite applies when you exit some of these infested lakes. Lake Skinner is infested and requires that you decontaminate before you leave and get a agent at the lake to sign off on the form they filled out on you when you entered. There are signs at the entrance warning that it’s a felony to transport mussels (i.e not decontaminating thus not getting signed off)
Imagine the angler who fished Skinner not decontaminating, not getting signed off going home and pulling the bilge plug. Where does the water drainage go?
If you fish Skinner you know it has mussels you can see them all over the lake. So I wash down the hull clean my live wells and wait in the hot sun for a agent to sign me off (the form has all my info) cause I don’t want to find out about the consequences for non compliance.
So when I launch at Skinner I know I locked into Skinner for awhile or go through the mandatory waiting period between infested vs non-infested lakes.
So if you’re shocked about lake Perris don’t even think about launching at Diamond Valley. I’ve personally seen angler getting turned away for having a wet hull. The guy explained that his boat hadn’t been in any waters for weeks and only gotten dew on it for waiting in line overnight. He didn’t fish that day. At least the re-enter tag is free at Perris whereas Diamond Valley charges a fee not to mention the overall cost to fish Diamond.
1. Mussels fee is for the state
2. Mussels inspections controlled by body of water your fishing
3. Infested lakes vs non-infested lakes
Yes this sucks to hogs heaven and I don’t agree but look up the word “invasive”. Then go flush your toilet and pray that we don’t have to revisit the thoughts of outhouses for lack of water flow.
But come on. Their are lakes known to be infested (Lake Skinner) and lakes that claim they are mussel free (Perris, Diamond). If you are launching in a clean lake you have to show that you not transporting the possibility of mussels. The opposite applies when you exit some of these infested lakes. Lake Skinner is infested and requires that you decontaminate before you leave and get a agent at the lake to sign off on the form they filled out on you when you entered. There are signs at the entrance warning that it’s a felony to transport mussels (i.e not decontaminating thus not getting signed off)
Imagine the angler who fished Skinner not decontaminating, not getting signed off going home and pulling the bilge plug. Where does the water drainage go?
If you fish Skinner you know it has mussels you can see them all over the lake. So I wash down the hull clean my live wells and wait in the hot sun for a agent to sign me off (the form has all my info) cause I don’t want to find out about the consequences for non compliance.
So when I launch at Skinner I know I locked into Skinner for awhile or go through the mandatory waiting period between infested vs non-infested lakes.
So if you’re shocked about lake Perris don’t even think about launching at Diamond Valley. I’ve personally seen angler getting turned away for having a wet hull. The guy explained that his boat hadn’t been in any waters for weeks and only gotten dew on it for waiting in line overnight. He didn’t fish that day. At least the re-enter tag is free at Perris whereas Diamond Valley charges a fee not to mention the overall cost to fish Diamond.
1. Mussels fee is for the state
2. Mussels inspections controlled by body of water your fishing
3. Infested lakes vs non-infested lakes
Yes this sucks to hogs heaven and I don’t agree but look up the word “invasive”. Then go flush your toilet and pray that we don’t have to revisit the thoughts of outhouses for lack of water flow.
Apr 24, 2022 20:54:07 #
Mongoose
Loc: Modesto,Ca
OldBassGuy wrote:
Thanks Tong. I was told this is new this year and that you have to purchase them separately. The normal process of registering your boat does not include it. Might want to check it out if you have some lakes that are sticklers on it.
Like I mentioned, no other lakes have turned me away or even mentioned that you need it.
Like I mentioned, no other lakes have turned me away or even mentioned that you need it.
Yes this is new this year must buy separately,more money for State.
Apr 24, 2022 21:02:27 #
Mongoose wrote:
Yes this is new this year must buy separately,more money for State.
I'm with AAA insurance and when I register my boat this year my Mussel stamp came with it. !
Andy
Jun 24, 2022 13:49:20 #
lvpfisherman wrote:
Just wondering if the "mussel law" is applicable to row fishing kayaks (non-motored) that are not required to be registered by/with the DMV. Trying to avoid as much bureaucratic red tape hassles where possible. Appreciate any relevant info. on this subject!
ALL BOATS.
Jun 24, 2022 14:41:03 #
Jeremy wrote:
ALL BOATS.
I ask about my kayak in some lakes here and they told me no, just boats with motors, go figure
Jun 24, 2022 15:04:53 #
[quote=ranger632]I ask about my kayak in some lakes here and they told me no, just boats with motors, go figure[/quote
That is because you never get water in kayaks............right?
That is because you never get water in kayaks............right?
Jun 24, 2022 15:24:12 #
woodguru
Loc: El Dorado Ca
OldBassGuy wrote:
Thanks Tong. I was told this is new this year and that you have to purchase them separately. The normal process of registering your boat does not include it. Might want to check it out if you have some lakes that are sticklers on it.
Like I mentioned, no other lakes have turned me away or even mentioned that you need it.
Like I mentioned, no other lakes have turned me away or even mentioned that you need it.
Just bought a boat and they are included with the CF stickers
Jun 24, 2022 16:12:00 #
[quote=OldBassGuy][quote=ranger632]I ask about my kayak in some lakes here and they told me no, just boats with motors, go figure[/quote
That is because you never get water in kayaks............right?[/quote]
Not what you mean but I get water inside my kayak???
That is because you never get water in kayaks............right?[/quote]
Not what you mean but I get water inside my kayak???
Jun 24, 2022 16:46:21 #
Jun 24, 2022 16:59:47 #
Yes,unfortunately,had to purchase mine when I registered the boat,only knew about it from my neighbor
Jun 25, 2022 13:19:30 #
Is your boat a row - non-motored kayak which is not required to be registered by Cal DMV?
Jun 25, 2022 13:23:34 #
Kerry Hansen wrote:
My Son who lives in Cal, told me about this years ... (show quote)
Either way, they depend on you to be honest about where the last place you put in. At the Meet & Greet in NorCal, I had to get one before getting on Clear Lake. The campsite saw the boat and told me about it. They inspect at the launch ramp, you only get stopped if you don't have one.
Jun 25, 2022 17:34:14 #
woodguru
Loc: El Dorado Ca
Jarheadfishnfool wrote:
Like D Tong said above, it's been in place for man... (show quote)
Good reason to drive around with the plug out and put it in at the ramp huh?
Jun 25, 2022 18:04:48 #
woodguru wrote:
Good reason to drive around with the plug out and put it in at the ramp huh?
That can lead to bigger problems than no sticker
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