Have you checked your boat and trailer for zebra mussels? If you have used your fishing boat, sailboat, or personal watercraft in infested waters, you could spread zebra mussels. However, always take action to prevent spread whether you've boated on infested waters or not.
Before Launching... Before Leaving:
• Remove aquatic plants from boat, motor and trailer. Check all underwater fittings and equipment. Put plants in trash if possible.
• Drain lake or river water from your equipment including the motor, bilges, live wells, bait buckets, and coolers.
• Dispose of unwanted live bait on shore or in trash.
• Rinse boat and equipment with high pressure or hot water, especially if moored for more than a day, or dry everything for at least 5 days.
For Personal Watercraft:
Impeller areas can contain zebra mussels and aquatic plants.
Once upon the trailer, run the engine for 5-10 seconds to blow
out excess water, zebra mussels, and plants. Before leaving
water access, inspect and remove any zebra mussels or
plants from intake, steering nozzle hull, and trailer.
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