Tag
aquatic nuisance species
19 Porch Notes tagged “aquatic nuisance species,” from counties across Colorado.
Outdoors and wildfire - Arapahoe County
Cherry Creek State Park is a state park, with state park rules
Cherry Creek State Park in Arapahoe County is run by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, so it follows state park rules for entry passes and boat inspections.
Read note ->Water and land - Summit County
Boats on Dillon Reservoir get inspected for invasive species before launching
Dillon Reservoir requires aquatic nuisance species inspection for trailered boats, which helps keep zebra and quagga mussels out of Summit County's water.
Read note ->Water and land - Archuleta County
Navajo State Park is Archuleta County's big-water boating spot
Navajo State Park near Arboles is the county's large reservoir for boating and fishing, and like other Colorado waters it requires a park pass and a boat inspection for aquatic nuisance species.
Read note ->Water and land - Garfield County
On the Colorado River near Rifle, a simple clean-drain-dry habit keeps boating great
The Colorado River through Garfield County is a beloved place to boat and paddle. After officials confirmed an adult zebra mussel near Rifle in late 2025, the easy clean-drain-dry routine and boat inspections are what keep these waters healthy.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Gunnison County
Motorboats on Blue Mesa need an inspection before launch
To keep out invasive zebra and quagga mussels, motorized and trailered boats must pass an aquatic-species inspection before launching at Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Morgan County
At Jackson Lake, your boat gets inspected before it launches
Jackson Lake State Park in western Morgan County is a Colorado state park where trailered and motorized boats go through an aquatic nuisance species inspection before launching.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Grand County
Before you launch on Lake Granby, your boat gets inspected
Trailered and motorized boats must pass an aquatic nuisance species inspection before launching on Grand County reservoirs.
Read note ->Water and land - Logan County
North Sterling boaters need the inspection step before launch
Boating on North Sterling Reservoir requires an ANS stamp, current registration, and a pre-launch inspection at the park's station.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County
At Lake Pueblo, boats get checked for aquatic hitchhikers
Lake Pueblo State Park requires boat inspections to keep aquatic nuisance species out, so trailered boaters should plan for that step before launching.
Read note ->Water and land - Mesa County
Highline Lake and the zebra mussel: why your boat gets inspected
Highline Lake State Park near Loma is treated as an infested water for aquatic nuisance species, so boats are inspected and may be decontaminated when they launch and leave.
Read note ->Water and land - Larimer County
Motorized boats need an inspection before launching at Horsetooth and Carter
Larimer County requires an aquatic nuisance species inspection before any motor or trailered boat launches at Horsetooth Reservoir or Carter Lake, which limits launching to certain hours.
Read note ->Water and land - Chaffee County
Boats on Chaffee County waters need a clean check first
Before launching on Colorado waters, motorboats and sailboats need an aquatic nuisance species stamp, and trailered or motorized boats must pass an inspection to keep invasive mussels out.
Read note ->Water and land - Huerfano County
Bring your boat clean and dry to Lathrop State Park
Motorized boats must pass an aquatic nuisance species inspection before launching at Lathrop State Park, where an invasive water weed has already been found.
Read note ->Water and land - Mineral County
Continental Reservoir is a high lake for boating and trout, with rules at the ramp
Continental Reservoir near Creede has a boat ramp and stocked trout, but motorboats must run wakeless and carry a Colorado registration and aquatic nuisance species stamp, and the lake is usually frozen in winter.
Read note ->Water and land - Conejos County
Platoro Reservoir is the county's high mountain lake for fishing and boating
Platoro Reservoir is a high reservoir on the upper Conejos River with a boat ramp and trout fishing, and Colorado boats can face aquatic nuisance species inspection before launching.
Read note ->Water and land - Las Animas County
To launch a boat on Trinidad Lake, plan for an inspection first
Trinidad Lake State Park allows boating, but motorboats need a pre-launch inspection for aquatic nuisance species, so showing up with a boat is not the same as being ready to put it in the water.
Read note ->Water and land - Hinsdale County
Boating Lake San Cristobal means following Colorado's mussel rules
Lake San Cristobal near Lake City is one of Colorado's larger natural lakes, and boats launched there fall under the state's aquatic nuisance species inspection rules.
Read note ->Water and land - Pitkin County
Boats at Ruedi Reservoir get inspected for invasive species
Ruedi Reservoir east of Basalt is open for boating, but all boats must pass an aquatic nuisance species inspection at the ramp before launching and again when they leave the water.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Costilla County
Smith Reservoir is a fishing lake, and boats face inspection rules
Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area near Blanca is a fishing spot where, as on Colorado waters generally, motorboats and sailboats must be registered, carry an ANS stamp, and meet aquatic nuisance species inspection requirements.
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