FWP Dedicated to Protecting Montana s Waterways
May 26, 2021
Memorial Weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Montana and as boaters venture out to our rivers and lakes, please keep in mind the rules aimed at protecting our waters and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
• All boats must stop at all open watercraft inspection stations they encounter. Failure to stop at inspection stations could result in a fine of up to $500.
• All watercraft coming into Montana from out of state must seek out an inspection prior to launching.
• Non-residents transporting watercraft into Montana must purchase a Vessel AIS Prevention Pass before launching. The fee is $30 for motorized and $10 for nonmotorized watercraft. The pass is valid until Dec. 31.
HELENA, Mont. - Watercraft inspectors in Montana found and intercepted 21 mussel-fouled boats this year so far.
According to a press release, the latest boat was stopped at the Broadus watercraft inspection station on Wednesday, May 19. Inspectors say they found dry and dead mussels on a commercially hauled outboard motorboat from Ohio that was destined for Washington state.
On May 18, an outboard motorboat from Lake Michigan was intercepted at the Wibaux inspection station. The boat owner had recently purchased the used boat and intended to launch in Washington state the next day.Â
Inspectors conducted a hot water decontamination on each boat before releasing them and notifying officials in Idaho and Washington.
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Sixth boat fouled with mussels intercepted at Anaconda Station
By: MTN News
and last updated 2021-04-13 13:30:57-04
ANACONDA â Montanaâs watercraft inspectors have intercepted six mussel-fouled boats; the latest boat was stopped at the Anaconda watercraft inspection station on Saturday, April 10.
Inspectors found dry and dead mussels on a used pontoon boat that had been purchased in Minnesota and was destined for Washington state. Inspectors conducted a hot water decontamination before releasing the boat and notifying officials in Idaho and Washington.
âIn just one day mussels can enter a live-well or attach to a boatâs hull or transom,â said AIS Bureau Chief Tom Woolf. âAlways to be sure your boat is clean, drained and dry when leaving the water.â