2025 Update: Mandatory decontaminations of unsealed, motorized watercraft in effect. Click the banner to learn more.

Clean, Drain, and Dry

All three regional inspection stations are open for summer hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Clean, Drain, and Dry

All three regional inspection stations are open for summer hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Clean, Drain, and Dry

All three regional inspection stations are open for summer hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Alert: Protect Lake Tahoe! Golden mussels, an invasive species never before seen in North America, were recently discovered nearby in California—threatening Lake Tahoe. Protect the lake: Clean, Drain, Dry your watercraft. Click here for updates.
Reminder: Invasive New Zealand mudsnails have been detected in Lake Tahoe. Click here for important inspection program updates.

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The need for inspections at Lake Tahoe

Watercraft are a leading vector for spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) into new waterways. Mandatory inspections and decontaminations stop aquatic invaders before they enter the water. Thank you for helping protect Lake Tahoe from the devastating environmental and economic impacts of aquatic invasive species.
What are AIS?

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All watercraft and gear must be Clean, Drained, and Dry before and after launching to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Paddlers, kayakers, anglers, and other beachgoers are encouraged to watch the 5-minute training video to become certified Tahoe Keepers.
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News & Updates

TRPA Takes Action to Strengthen Boat Inspections

Mar 27, 2025

Golden mussels could be a greater threat than any other aquatic invader Contact: Jeff Cowen, 775-589-5278 Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board on Wednesday approved a critical update to the Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection...

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