EBMUD 2026 Boat Launch Plan | The Fish Sniffer

EBMUD 2026 Boat Launch Plan

EBMUD 2026 Boat Launch Plan

EBMUD partially reopens launches in 2026 after year-long closure to stop invasive golden mussel.

Plan approved November 12, 2025. No mussels in EBMUD reservoirs yet, but spreading in CA since October 2024.

Trailered boats need inspection, 30-day quarantine, tamper-proof band. Can close if risks rise.

Clean, drain, dry all boats before inspection. Rules keep golden mussels out; they spread on boats, clog gear, harm fish.

2026 Boating Options

Pardee Reservoir: Closed to trailered boats. Rentals: 16 boats.

San Pablo Reservoir: Open Feb 8 - Oct 31 (inspections first-come, first-served). Rentals: 53 boats.

Camanche Reservoir: South Shore open May 1 - Oct 1 (North Shore closed; inspections by appointment). Rentals: 30 boats.

Lafayette Reservoir: Rentals: 40 boats.

Chabot Reservoir: Rentals: 75 boats.

Kayaks/canoes/car-top boats: On-site inspection only at Camanche, San Pablo, Lafayette, Chabot. Permit required at Briones. Not allowed at Upper San Leandro.

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