Boat owners should ensure their watercraft trailers and gear are clean drained and dry before transporting and need to be aware of Montanas inspection rules.

Watercraft check station. Inspections available at the ramp. Primarily positioned near state borders stations check for aquatic invasive species AIS such as zebra mussels being transported between watersheds. All watercraft from powerboats to paddleboards are required by law to stop for a quick check at watercraft inspection stations.

Watercraft inspection stations are Montanas first line of defense to prevent the movement of aquatic invasive species AIS which can have devastating impacts on Montana waterways. Montanas watercraft inspection stations are closing for the season but boaters can still obtain an inspection at FWP regional and area offices. To 5 pm Monday through Friday.

The watercraft inspection station is located on Highway 313 between Saint Xavier and Fort Smith. Watercraft Inspection Stations Class I - Full inspection and decontamination capability Class II - Risk assessment screening inspection and routing as needed FG Decontamination Station Class I Inspection Station. Watercraft inspection stations are Montanas first line of defense to prevent the movement of aquatic invasive species AIS which can have devastating impacts on Montana waterways.

Class I Roving Class II Inspection Station Partner Agency Station National Park Statewide Defense Perimeter Containment. A watercraft inspection typically takes less than 10 minutes. If the watercraft is deemed low-risk the watercraft owner will be provided informational materials the watercraft will be briefly inspected and allowed to launch.

See map or table below for details. The station is located just off Exit 80 on Interstate 90 and will focus on inspecting watercraft travelling eastbound into the central Columbia River basin. Watercraft Inspection Stations are Idahos first-line of defense against the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species AIS.

It is mandatory to stop and report to all invasive mussel watercraft inspection stations along your travel route. Overland travel of contaminated watercraft and equipment is believed to be the single largest vector for AIS movement from one water system to the next. Plan ahead and get your watercraft.