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boat inspection
9 Porch Notes tagged “boat inspection,” from counties across Colorado.
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 ->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 - Garfield County
Rifle Gap Reservoir is the big-water state park near Rifle
Rifle Gap State Park holds a reservoir open to motorboats, water skiing, swimming, and fishing, and like other Colorado waters it requires a boat inspection before you launch.
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 - 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 - 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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