Tahoe Boat Inspections

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: 👉 aonlttv.org #TahoeNews #ElDoradoBeach #boatlaunch

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 TahoeBoatInspections.com.

Prevention remains Lake Tahoe's best protection against invasive golden mussels, and everyone has a role to play. Read the full story at TahoeInDepth.org (Spring 2026, Issue 32 – Page 5).

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. fox40.com/news/local-new…

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 TahoeInDepth.org (Spring 2026, Issue 32 – Page 10)

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 TahoeBoatInspections.com.

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 TahoeBoatInspections.com, because we know how Tahoe loves a springtime storm!

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. ❄️

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

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 TahoeBoatInspections.com/Locations-2

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 TahoeBoatInspections.com/Meyers.

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!

Lake Forest and Cave Rock will remain closed tomorrow, 4/12/26, due to winter weather. ❄️

Lake Forest and Cave Rock Launch Ramps are closed today, 4/11/26, due to winter weather.

Species of the Month: Western Pearlshell Mussels 💚 These are the only species of mussel native to the Tahoe Basin. Whether you are catching fish or floating the river, #DontMoveAMussel. Photos by: Clean Up the Lake for their AIS Toolkit, and @USFWS.

Optional summer appointments are now available to book for May through September 2026. Appointments can be scheduled online for a $15 convenience fee. Schedule yours at TahoeBoatInspections.com/appt.

Arrive Clean, Drained, and Dry, and save 50% on decontamination fees!🎉 In February, the TRPA Governing Board approved an updated decontamination fee schedule for the Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Program. For the full fee schedule, visit TahoeBoatInspections.com/stickers-and-f….

In an unprecedented year of action and outreach, boaters, paddlers, and agency experts protected Lake Tahoe from invasive golden mussels. Read the story at TahoeInDepth.org. trpa.gov/tahoe-in-depth… #TRPA #LakeTahoe #LakeTahoeEIP

We're hiring! For more information about available watercraft inspector and roving inspectors positions, visit tahoercd.org/aquatic-invasi….

Invasive species do not just impact the environment. They affect our food supply, infrastructure, water resources, recreation, and public health. #NISAW2026 is about more than awareness. It is about action. #InvSpWk #invasivespeciesawarenessweek #NISAW2026 #invasivespecies