Before Launching Into Big Bear Lake, Boats Should Be Clean, Drained and Dry; Public Launch Ramps Open Daily

The beginning of April signals the start of boating season on Big Bear Lake, as the Big Bear Municipal Water District opened both the east and west public launch ramps on the North Shore as of 6am this morning. The east ramp, also known as the Carol Morrison Public Launch, just east of Stanfield Cutoff will be open daily from 6am to 6pm, with extended hours until 7pm on both Friday and Saturday evenings. The east ramp, or Duane Boyer Public Launch, in the Fawnskin area is open daily from 6am to 6pm through the boating season. For each ramp, Lake Supervisor Travis Carroll says that as long as boaters arrive before closing time, they will be able to exit through the spike strips at each location. Prior to launch, from the public ramps or any private marina, each vessel will be subject to a Quagga Mussel inspection. To expedite this process, boaters should have their vessel—whether it be boat, kayak or float tube—clean, drained and dry.

Lake Supervisor Travis Carroll shows a cluster of the quickly multiplying Quagga Mussel, which presents a threat to Big Bear Lake's ecosystem (though we're Quagga-free at this time!).

Related posts:

1. Diligence of Marina Inspector Keeps Big Bear Lake Quagga Mussel Free; All Boats Must Be Clean, Drained and Dry Before Launch
2. MWD’s East Public Launch Ramp to Re-open Friday, June 18 at 6am
3. Big Bear Lake Boat Ramps Open on April 1, 2009; Marinas Now Staffed With Quagga Mussel Inspectors
4. East Boat Launch Ramp Closure to Extend Through June 17 (for Construction Project), Though Launch Access Available This Weekend
5. MWD’s East Public Launch Ramp Opens, New and Improved, on June 11; West Ramp Remains Open to Boaters