FWP Gearing Up for a New Watercraft Inspection Station Season

Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird boat traffic returning from mussel-positive areas such as Lakes Mead and Havasu. Before launch, boat owners coming to Montana must have their vessels inspected for aquatic invasive species (AIS) at a Montana watercraft inspection station.

The stations near Dillon, Ravalli, and Anaconda will open this weekend. FWP works closely with partners for station operation and contracts with the Beaverhead Conservation District for the operation of the Dillon station and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes for...