New time sensitive Golden Mussel information 12/12/2024.

[@tigertank123]

Thanks for the information Coop.

[@jeffahrens6246]

Thanks for the update Steve, Don Pedro is still open as of this wednesday. I was there fishing with Christian.

[@Gramskee]

Where you guys there monday near the moccasin side?

[@tomcochran5796]

Thanks Steve as always great information

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks for watching Tom.

[@windupdevl]

Imagine burning a tank of gas and an afternoon to get your boat inspected and banded, only to then have to wait 30 days to be able to use it and then be limited to what hours of the day you CAN use it..... batshit crazy thinking this isn't going to kill the sport fishing industry in central CA.... and the mussels are going to find their way to these lakes eventually anyway, if they haven't already

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I think this practice will be changed as soon as all agencies are able to come togather and have the same banding. We will see. I sure hope this video saves one angler from heading up and getting turned away-that would piss me off.

[@db9818]

Why would you want to speed up the process? It’s partly our duty to do our due diligence and keep these GM’s out of our fisheries.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

@@db9818 I am not in favor of speeding up the process, I am for reveviewing the science, and making informed decisions on whats best for the river -laks and wild life. I also don't want anglers to drive up to any lake and get turned away at the ramp.

[@db9818]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997the problem is we have no science on how it’ll interact with our environment as it’s never been in North America. We do know their environmental requirements and we are fairly well suited for them to thrive. I’d say we have proof of that as they’re already established in the Delta where Q/Z mussels have been in CA for 15+yrs and none in our Northern lakes. Allowing just one boat with larvae can destroy a lake, especially some of our more sensitive environments like Clear Lake.

[@motherlodebassin5369]

Or you could wash your boat like you are supposed to. I live by melones and it gets old picking up all the trash you Bay Area people leave up here

[@dougwarren1187]

Covid for boats

[@robertchalfant7233]

Thank you Steve, it’s getting really frustrating with all of these restrictions on all waters but thanks again

[@tabstiles6890]

Golden mussels are in the delta! All farm canals are below the lakes, the delta is connected to all the rivers up to the base of the dams. Farm pipes are screwed it's just a matter of time! The lakes need a uniformed band system that is simple! They need to shut down and drain the California aqua duct and Delta Mendota canal, but that's not going to happen water is money! You don't hear any thing about that! So this is California yelling the sky is falling! And we will pay for it.. at the ramp... inspections... stickers. The municipal districts will profit from us! We paid (the taxpayer) for the dam originally with a stipulation they would remain as recreational areas.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I think you may be wright.

[@yosemitesam1499]

I remember sitting on the river years ago, enjoying a beautiful day on the water fishing with a good friend who has since past away. I said you know, there are people out there trying to keep us from doing this, and keep us from enjoying this way of life. He just shook is head like I was crazy.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Who are these people and how can I find them?

[@yosemitesam1499]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 Start with the The Center for Biological Diversity, then just follow the money.

[@yosemitesam1499]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 I replied but it's gone now. Maybe it's because I named a certain organization. Anyways, what I essentially said was follow the money and you will find "these people". Many of them are environmental lawyers.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

@@yosemitesam1499 I did not see that reply

[@camplethargic8]

Conspiracies multiply like Golden Mussels - and toxic in their own way.

[@kls2020]

Not mentioned but also included is Lake Camanche (and probably all EBMUD lakes?) has closed the lake to boats until further notice while they evaluate the Golden Mussel threat.

[@MSL-dv6nx]

The beginning of the end to tournament bass fishing in California.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I am hoping that is not the case. I do think there will have to be some adjustments made by the tournament directors. We'll see what happens.

[@boognish.]

Putting an end to tournaments would actually be awesome

[@briandjr]

​@@boognish. Not for the local economy

[@MSL-dv6nx]

@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 I think the adjustments that the tournament directors are gonna have to make are pretty obvious. They don't have a choice but to cut out all tournaments on the bodies of water that have these ridiculous restrictions. Tournament anglers are constantly bouncing around from one body of water to another pre fishing for upcoming tournaments.

[@jersey4755]

Should ban wakeboats, jet skis, water skiers, and the rest of the “lake lice” instead.

[@robnbagg8406]

Thanks Steve

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Thanks for the support Rob.

[@ericgutierrez8028]

So lets not say that these big tankers that come into the delta are not responsible for these muscles

[@jasongundros1422]

Any word about closing the delta to recreational use ?

[@fisheyedfool9181]

Thanks for the update and information. This looks to be a longterm with no relaxing the restrictions anytime soon. Hopefully at least they can accept each lakes bands soon. Guess I have to go get a 2nd boat this weekend. One for lake, one for delta. 😳

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I have already ran that idea past my wife. It diden't fly. Not even a little.

[@tannonb9385]

Lol I own 4 boats guess I need to decide where each is going

[@tannonb9385]

I own 4 boats i guess I need to decide where each is going to go😂

[@brucebroadwater8198]

Thanks for the info Steve. Looks like we will all need to commit to fishing just one fishery and going to a different location requires removal of the band, so 30 day quarantine starts over. Am I hearing this correctly?

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

As of this minute, it's just a NM thing. I think once all the lakes have the same banding system you can go from lake to lake. Just remember to get off the lake while the folks at the ramp who do the rebanding can reband your boat. What will happen on the Delta-who knows.

[@eddiehfishing]

Thankyou

[@pagangod-m4p]

The ramps will need to be locked to avoid after hours launching Been through this at lake del valle some boaters figured out how to remove band with out damaging it

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

It's going to be a challenge.

[@Austin_Torres]

Thanks Steve. I think it's good that they are taking a very active stance on all these issues with the muscles. However Im starting to wonder if this just some kind of scheme due to the fact everything is in a negative Deficit world wide as far as funding. Could it be California has run out of money for the local parks?. I wouldn't put it pass them. Either way thanks for the updates Steve!.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I think it's more that the State is trying to protect our water and they are airing on the side of caution. Agriculture may be the ones that really get hurt from this problem. I like to eat and I don't like high food prices so I am going to sit tight and see what happens in the next month or so.

[@daleshirley6170]

@@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997 Same people that fund abortion clinics. Im sure they have a heart for the community. Thats what happens when your Government lies to the people and get caught. NO ONE BELIEVES THEM ANYMORE!

[@ballzybaits4414]

Thanks for the update. Wont be going to any of these lakes.

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Delta Rat?

[@bommert3816]

Lead ban coming and now this. Probably gonna sell my boat while it’s still worth something in this state.

[@maxdeal1856]

So if I take a kayak with just a paddle do I need to be inspected ?

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

As I see it. You are good. Just make sure the kayak is clean and dry. Let me know how you do. Good Luck.

[@BassKing916]

I hope this wouldn’t raise our mussel fee

[@TheEvilTwinCG2]

In 30 days I wouldn’t even want to fish there anymore

[@peterrehrmann9196]

And i think next week they are voting for the approvals for the delta tunnels

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

That is a nasty thought.

[@kryan318]

when are they going to stop sending water down the aquaduct to SoCal and spreading the mussel all over the sate

[@69camaro19]

Would think these can travel up river to the foot of the dams...

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

Not sure but I bet there will be information soon.

[@jeffmiller3765]

So the golden mussels dont like kayaks unless they are motorized ??? WTF!!! If it floats it should fall under the same guidelines right ? Sheeeesh !!!

[@indeeponthedeltawithstevec5997]

I'm just the messenger. It would be great to interview someone who is involved with making the decisions on how and why the new regulations are being implemented.

[@My_Fishingjournal]

It's BS and just another reason to find a way to kill the sport of fishing in California. What's the whole point of red tagging a boat and putting it into the system if you can't use it from lake to lake? In that case wouldn't they just treat it like any other inspection like they do with the quaga mussels already?

[@TheEvilTwinCG2]

About to lose a lot of boaters money..

[@jimrockford4309]

Fake news. These things aren't just floating around looking to get transported to another lake by a boat.

[@jvirzi13]

I mean that’s how we got into this situation

[@jimrockford4309]

@@jvirzi13 Then how come every body of water isn't infested with them? Did paying $16 for a sticker prevent them from spreading? Don't trust the "science". I wouldn't put it past someone from the state water board to have intentionally planted those mussels in the delta. They want us off the water.

[@motherlodebassin5369]

Thanks to all you gay area people none of us can fish our lakes. Yall don’t wash your boats like you are supposed to. As a local i say thanks a lot for ruining my home lake.

[@salaboytes6918]

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