HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has announced that 50 mussel-fouled boats have been intercepted in the state this year, smashing the previous record of 35, set in 2020.
The latest interception came on August 26th at a Nashua inspection station. The motorboat was traveling from Lake Erie to Kalispell.
Statewide, 94,800 watercraft inspections have been conducted this year.
FWP reminds anyone transporting motorized or nonmotorized boats into Montana that an inspection is required before launching, and stopping at all open watercraft inspection stations is required.
Failure to stop can result in a fine of up to $500.
Boaters should ensure their watercraft, trailer and all equipment that is in contact with water is clean, drained of water and dry.
