Watercraft Inspections in California and Vessel Restrictions
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This list is provided as a courtesy by the State of California. Additional waterbodies may be conducting watercraft inspections that are not included in this list. Before traveling, boaters are encouraged to contact the managing agency to obtain current information on inspections or restrictions. Please call 866-440-9530 if you are aware of additional programs not included in this list.
For the 2025 boating season:
Always check with the waterbody to learn of any restrictions before heading out.
| Reservoir | Contact Information | Banding/Quarantine Program | Additional Information |
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| Anderson, Lake | (408) 355-2200 | As of 2/24/2025, this reservoir is closed. | |
| Arrowhead, Lake | (909) 337-2595 Ext. 203 | ||
| Berryessa, Lake | (707) 966-2111 | ||
| Big Bear Lake | (909) 866-5796 |
Has a banding program Implements a 30-day quarantine or decontamination |
Clean, Drain and Dry - Big Bear Municipal Water District |
| Blue Lakes | (707) 263-2344 | ||
| Boca Reservoir | (530) 265-4531 | ||
| Bucks Lake | (530) 283-0555 | ||
| Cachuma Lake | (805) 686-5055 | 30-day quarantine for all trailered vessels | Boating & Vessel Requirements | Santa Barbara County, CA - Official Website |
| Calero Reservoir | (408) 535-4070 |
Vessels that fail inspection: 5-day quarantine for moisture detection 30-day quarantine for tampered bands |
Boat registration information | Santa Clara County Parks | County of Santa Clara |
| Camanche Reservoir | (866) 763-5121 | ||
| Canyon Lake | (951) 246-3473 | ||
| Casitas, Lake | (805) 649-2233 Ext. 103 |
Banding program in place. |
Prior to entry all vessels must pass a Clean, Drain, and Dry inspection. |
| Castaic Lake | (661) 257-4050 | ||
| Chabot, Lake | 888-327-2757, option 3, Ext. 4536 | Banding program in place. Vessels that fail inspection: 5-day quarantine will be implemented. |
Watercraft that are required to undergo inspections include boats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, inflatable craft, and any form of floating board. |
| Clear Lake | (707) 263-2344 |
Lake County has their own sticker for vessels. Required inspections and decontaminations for vessels from QZ infested waterbodies |
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| Clementine, Lake |
Email: |
Effective April 14, 2025: Banding program in place 30-day quarantine |
Effective April 14, 2025, Lake Clementine will be closed to all trailered or motorized vessels until May 14. |
| Contra Loma Reservoir | (510) 544-3154 |
Banding program in place. Vessels that fail inspection: 5-day quarantine will be implemented. |
Watercraft that are required to undergo inspections include boats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, inflatable craft, and any form of floating board. |
| Coyote Reservoir | (408) 355-2200 |
Vessels that fail inspection: 5-day quarantine for moisture detection 30-day quarantine for tampered bands |
Boat registration information | Santa Clara County Parks | County of Santa Clara |
| Crowley Lake | (760) 935-4043 | ||
| Cuyamaca, Lake | (760) 765-0515 |
| Reservoir | Contact Information | Banding/Quarantine Program | Additional Information |
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| Del Valle, Lake | Visitor Center: (510) 544-3146Marina: (925) 449-5201 | Banding program in place.
Vessels that fail inspection: 5-day quarantine will be implemented. |
Watercraft that are required to undergo inspections include boats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, inflatable craft, and any form of floating board. |
| Diamond Valley Lake | (951) 926-7201 | ||
| Diaz Lake | (760) 873-5577 | ||
| Don Pedro Lake | (209) 852-2396 Ext. 18 | ||
| Donner Lake | (530) 550-2318 | ||
| Echo Lake | (530) 659-7207 | Banding program in place. |
Mandatory inspection and decontamination for motorized vessels without an intact Echo seal. Most carbureted 2-stroke engines prohibited. |
| El Capitan Reservoir | (619) 668-2050 | ||
| Fallen Leaf Lake | (530) 544-2628 | Banding program in place. |
Mandatory inspection and decontamination for motorized vessels without an intact Fallen Leaf seal. Most carbureted 2-stroke engines prohibited. |
| Folsom Lake | Email: GFD.GoldenMussel@parks.ca.gov |
Effective April 14, 2025: Banding program in place 30-day quarantine |
Effective April 14, 2025, Folsom Lake will be closed to all trailered or motorized vessels until May 14. |
| Hemet, Lake | (951) 659-2680 | ||
| Hennessey, Lake | (707) 963-8625 | ||
| Henshaw, Lake | (760) 782-3501 | ||
| Hidden Valley Lake | (707) 987-3138 | ||
| Highland Springs Reservoir | (707) 263-2344 | Lake County has their own sticker for vessels.
Required inspections and decontaminations for vessels from QZ infested waterbodies |
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| Hodges Reservoir | (619) 668-2050 | ||
| Horseshoe, Lake (Quarry Lakes) | 888-327-2757, option 3, Ext. 4552 | ||
| Independence Lake | (775) 322-4990 | ||
| Indian Valley Reservoir | (530) 662-0265 | ||
| Jenkinson Lake | (530) 295-6810 | ||
| Klondike Lake | (760) 872-1104 |
| Reservoir | Contact Information | Banding/Quarantine Program | Additional Information |
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| Lafayette Reservoir | (925) 284-9669 | ||
| Lake of the Pines | (530) 268-1141 | ||
| Lexington Reservoir | (408) 355-2375 |
Vessels that fail inspection: 5-day quarantine for moisture detection 30-day quarantine for tampered bands |
Boat registration information | Santa Clara County Parks | County of Santa Clara |
| Loch Lomond | (831) 335-7424 | ||
| Lopez Lake | (805) 788-2386 | ||
| Los Banos Creek Reservoir | (209) 826-1197 Ext. 112 | ||
| Los Vaqueros Reservoir | (925) 240-2360 | ||
| Martis Creek Reservoir | (530) 587-8113: Apr - Nov (530) 432-6427: Dec - Mar |
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| Mendocino, Lake | (707) 467-4200 | ||
| Milton Reservoir | (530) 994-3401: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
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| Modesto Reservoir | (209) 525-6750 | Vessels originating from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta or from San Luis Reservoir are not permitted to launch. | |
| Morena, Lake | (619) 579-4101 | ||
| Nacimiento, Lake | (805) 781-6006 | ||
| New Melones Lake | (209) 536-9094 | Has implemented a banding program. | |
| O'Neill Forebay | (209) 826-1197 Ext. 112 | ||
| Pardee Reservoir | (209) 772-1472 | ||
| Perris, Lake | (951) 940-5600 | ||
| Pillsbury, Lake | (707) 263-2344 | ||
| Pine Mountain Lake (Private) | (209) 962-8600 | ||
| Pinto Lake | (831) 728-6194 | ||
| Piru, Lake | (805) 521-1500 | ||
| Prosser Reservoir | (530) 536-0417 | ||
| Puddingstone Lake | (909) 599-8411 | ||
| Pyramid Lake | (661) 295-7155 |
| Reservoir | Contact Information | Banding/Quarantine Program | Additional Information |
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| Quarry Lakes | (510) 544-3233 | Banding program in place.
Vessels that fail inspection: 5-day quarantine will be implemented. |
Watercraft that are required to undergo inspections include boats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, inflatable craft, and any form of floating board. |
| Rainbow Lakes (Quarry Lakes) | (510) 544-3233 | ||
| Rancho Seco Lake | 1-800-416-6992 (Mon-Fri) |
As of March 25, 2025: New boat restrictions implemented. Check the following link for full list of new restrictions: Rancho Seco Recreational Area implements new boat restrictions to protect lake |
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| Rollins Lake | (530) 273-6185 |
30-day quarantine for motorized watercrafts 60-day quarantine for motorized watercrafts with ballasts, bilges, or live water tanks In order to launch sooner a hot-water decontamination would have to be performed by an authorized entity using the Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) program. |
Nevada Irrigation District Mussel Prevention Program - Nevada Irrigation District |
| Ruth Lake | (707) 574-6332 | ||
| Salt Spring Valley Reservoir | (209) 785-7787 | ||
| San Antonio, Lake | (831) 755-4895 | ||
| San Luis Reservoir | (209) 826-1197 Ext. 112 | ||
| San Pablo Reservoir | (510) 223-1661 | ||
| San Vicente Reservoir | (619) 465-3474 | ||
| Santa Margarita Lake aka Salinas Reservoir | (805) 788-2415 | ||
| Scotts Flat Lake | (530) 265-5302 | 30-day quarantine for motorized watercrafts
60-day quarantine for motorized watercrafts with ballasts, bilges, or live water tanks In order to launch sooner a hot-water decontamination would have to be performed by an authorized entity using the Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) program. |
Nevada Irrigation District Mussel Prevention Program - Nevada Irrigation District |
| Shadow Cliffs Lake | 888-327-2757, option 3, Ext. 4557 | Banding program in place.
Vessels that fail inspection: 5-day quarantine will be implemented. |
Watercraft that are required to undergo inspections include boats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, inflatable craft, and any form of floating board. |
| Shasta Lake | (530) 275-1587 | ||
| Silverwood Lake | (760) 389-2281 | ||
| Skinner, Lake | (951) 926-1541 | ||
| Sonoma, Lake | (707) 433-2200 | ||
| Stampede Reservoir | (530) 536-0417 | ||
| Stevens Creek Reservoir | (408) 355-2200 | Vessels that fail inspection:
5-day quarantine for moisture detection 30-day quarantine for tampered bands |
Boat registration information | Santa Clara County Parks | County of Santa Clara |
| Sutherland Reservoir | (619) 465-3474 | ||
| Tahoe, Lake | (888) 824-6267 | Banding program in place. |
Mandatory inspection and decontamination for motorized vessels without an intact Tahoe seal. Most carbureted 2-stroke engines prohibited. |
| Trinity Lake | (530) 623-2121 | Banding program in place. | |
| Tulloch Reservoir | (209) 965-3996 Ext. 148 |
Lake closure 2/11/2025, Working on implementing banding program and quarantine protocols for vessels |
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| Upper Otay Reservoir | (619) 668-2050 | ||
| Vail Lake | (951) 303-0173 | ||
| Whiskeytown Lake | (530) 242-3400 | ||
| Wildwood, Lake | (530) 432-1152 | ||
| Wolford, Lake | (760) 839-4346 | ||
| Woodward Reservoir | (209) 525-6750 |
Vessels originating from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta or from San Luis Reservoir are not permitted to launch. As of December 22, 2024, Woodward reservoir is closed to public boat launches. |