Tahoe Boat Inspections

Official home for Lake Tahoe Boating, mandatory boat inspections, decons, locations & hours. Help us protect Lake Tahoe from invasive species! 888-824-6267

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

Are you ready for your watercraft inspection? 🔍

Bring your keys, life jackets, anchor, and everything else that touches the water. Remember to arrive Clean, Drained, and Dry for a 50% discount on decontamination fees!

Visit https://t.co/79AgiZtfTX for a full checklist.

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

Invasive golden mussels have strong, adhesive byssal threads that can wreak havoc on your boat. 🫨

With this superglue-like adaptation, golden mussels encrust boats, clog pipes, and cost boaters money.

Keep our waters mussel-free: Clean. Drain. Dry.

[Keep Tahoe Blue @KeepTahoeBlue]

If you’re bringing a boat to Tahoe, always complete a mandatory inspection.

Huge thanks to Tahoe watercraft inspectors, TRCD, TRPA, & marina staff across the Basin for helping protect the Lake every day.

Learn more: https://t.co/6j0eQayzR4

[SFGATE @SFGate]

4 golden mussels found on a boat bound for Tahoe. It could have been a disaster. https://t.co/WtHlrDUPPM

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Spooner Summit Inspection Station will be closed Sunday, June 7, 2026, for America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride. 🔔

Please plan accordingly. Best of luck to all the bikers! 🚴

[Tahoe Daily Tribune @TahoeDailyTrib]

On Sunday, May 31, inspectors at the Meyers watercraft inspection station found four golden mussels attached to a boat. The four adult golden mussels were spotted on the outside of the vessel, attached to the transom and trim tabs, and may have been alive.
https://t.co/AuJIGHeOBC

[Keep Tahoe Blue @KeepTahoeBlue]

⚠️ Golden mussels are knocking on Tahoe’s door ⚠️

Boats carrying this invasive species have been intercepted at Lake Tahoe inspection stations this week.

Join our free Eyes on the Lake Training on June 9 at Valhalla Tahoe from 10-12pm.

RSVP: https://t.co/aGlrIvHl6w

[FOX40 News @FOX40]

For the second time since golden mussels were detected in California, inspectors have stopped the invasive mollusk species from entering Lake Tahoe.

https://t.co/ggLSg7EZKA

[Adventure Outdoors Network @LakeTahoeTV]

Tahoe boating season is officially back — and if you’re planning to launch at El Dorado Beach this weekend, there are a few things you’ll want to know before taking it to the launch.

Adventure Outdoors Network: 👉 https://t.co/voKfoRETSn

#TahoeNews #ElDoradoBeach #boatlaunch

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Clean, Drain, and Dry your vessel to protect our waters.

Boaters who Clean, Drain, and Dry their vessel before coming to the inspection station can save 50% on decontamination fees. Learn more at https://t.co/qHSTi7aMkk.

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Prevention remains Lake Tahoe's best protection against invasive golden mussels, and everyone has a role to play.

Read the full story at https://t.co/hWyPf2Ncpn (Spring 2026, Issue 32 – Page 5).

[FOX40 News @FOX40]

As weather begins to warm up at Lake Tahoe, local leaders are encouraging boaters to “maintain vigilance” against golden mussels — and offering discounts on decontamination.

https://t.co/qvhljgCAI6

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

When invasive plants threatened to undo restoration work in Pope Marsh, Lake Tahoe EIP partners took action to protect the vital wetland ecosystem.

Read the full story at https://t.co/hWyPf2Ncpn (Spring 2026, Issue 32 – Page 10)

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

Happy boating season, Tahoe boaters! 🚤Meyers, Alpine Meadows, and Spooner Summit Watercraft Inspection Stations are now operating from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily for the 2026 boating season.

For more information, visit https://t.co/qHSTi7aeuM.

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

Meyers Inspection Station is open this weekend, Friday, April 24, through Monday, April 27 for walk-in inspection and decontamination, weather permitting. Stay tuned on socials and at https://t.co/qHSTi7aMkk, because we know how Tahoe loves a springtime storm!

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

Delayed Opening: Cave Rock and Lake Forest launch ramps will delay opening until 9 a.m. tomorrow 4/22/26 due to winter weather. Please plan accordingly. ❄️

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A peek at watercraft inspector training last week🛥️

We are stoked on our team for the 2026 Boating Season. See you at the stations soon! #TeamTahoe

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

Operations Update: Meyers Inspection Station will be open for walk-ins April 17-20 and April 24-27, 2026, weather permitting.

Arrive Clean, Drain, Dry for a 50% discount on decontamination services! For more information, visit https://t.co/bCLITLmRF0

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

Join us 5/4/26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to learn more about the proposed Meyers Watercraft Inspection Station. Stop by to learn about the project and engage with partner agencies. For more information, including the draft environmental document, visit https://t.co/PnPF3AXHQj.

[Tahoe Boat Inspections @TahoeBoating]

Watercraft inspector training is underway! Cave Rock Launch Ramp is CLOSED today, 4/13 and tomorrow, 4/14/26 for training. Thank you for your understanding!