The Boat Inspection
program is changing for 2010. We're
still waiting for information from the
county as to what the program will look
like. (There's been lots of
speculation... but little action.) We'll
keep you posted.
As of Tuesday, April 8th
2008,
all boats launching in Lake County
waters must undergo a permit process
before launching. This permit is good
for the remainder of the year. When you
come into the county, stop by one of the
tackle shops, fill out the form, attach
your stickers to the boat, and go
fishing. The process is a simple risk
factor assessment, NOT a rigorous
inspection of every boat. If your boat
doesn’t flag the risk factors, you get a
sticker and you’re good to go. If your
boat IS at risk, then we’ll be looking
at it to ensure you’re not inadvertently
carrying these pests into our waterways.
This falls under the “ounce of
prevention” category with minimal
inconvenience to the boating public.
The key is
this: Clean, Drain & Dry your boat when
you come out of ANY body of water.
Beginning July 1, 2008 there will be a
$10 fee per sticker. If you're a
resident of Lake County (or your boat is
and you may be asked for proof) one sticker is all you need.
If you come from afar then you'll get an
annual sticker (as in good for the
calendar year). When you take your boat home and use it
elsewhere, then the hope is that you’ve
learned about the evils of bringing bad
stuff our way and you’ll do the right
thing by cleaning, draining, and drying
your boat. You don't need a sticker next
time you visit if your sticker hasn't
expired. If you’ve got questions about
the program, give us a quick call at
707.994.FISH (3474).
