The Solano County Water Agency’s Free Vessel Decontamination Program ends April 7
Photo courtesy of SCWA
NAPA, Calif. Beginning April 7, the Bureau of Reclamation announces that direct-managed concessions and the Solano County Water Agency will charge for vessel decontaminations for boaters seeking to launch at Lake Berryessa.
Previously, the Solano County Water Agency had provided this service free of charge knowing that the expenses required for equipment and staffing could not be covered by the agency indefinitely.
Moving forward, boaters who seek to avoid a 30-day, mandatory quarantine to protect the reservoir from invasive mussels, will need to reach out to either the Solano County Water Agency, Markley Cove Resort, Pleasure Cove Marina, or Putah Canyon Recreation Area to arrange for a vessel decontamination for any motorized vessel or vessel launched from a trailer. Decontaminations are expected to range from $35 for a fishing boat or jet ski to $150 for a wake surf boat or ski boat with added ballast. Additional fees for live wells, multiple engines, generators, ballast tanks, and vessels over 30 feet may also apply.
Boaters may obtain decontamination services by first reserving an appointment with these providers:
- Markley Cove Resort: Services Coming Soon, 707-966-2134
- Pleasure Cove Marina: www.goberryessa.com
- Putah Canyon Recreation Area: 707-966-9051 or 707-756-2395 to leave a voicemail
- Solano County Water Agency: www.scwa2.com
All boaters are urged to plan ahead this summer. Reclamation reminds all boaters that decontaminations are not required for hand-launch and non-motorized vessels. Also, all motorized boaters may elect instead to visit a seal-installation site to have a free, 30-day quarantine seal installed. All boaters are urged to join approximately 5,000 boaters in obtaining seals prior to the busy summer season. To receive a seal, you may visit:
- Markley Cove Resort: 7521 State Route 128, Napa
- Pleasure Cove Marina: 6100 State Route 128, Napa
- Putah Canyon Recreation Area: 7600 Knoxville Road, Pope Valley
- Spanish Flat Recreation Area: 4290 Knoxville Road, Napa
- Steele Canyon Recreation Area: 1605 Steele Canyon Road, Napa
- Gone Fishin’ Marine: 1880 N. Lincoln Street, Dixon; Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m-4 p.m.
- Sweeney’s Sports: 835 Lincoln Avenue, Napa; Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5p.m
- A Small Fishing Boat: 11383 Pyrites Way, Rancho Cordova; Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Please call ahead at 916-737-2628)
- Jensen Marine: 1237 Fortna Ave, Woodland; Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Please call ahead at 530-662-7755)
- Solano County Water Agency Office Parking Lot: 810 Vaca Valley Pkwy #202, Vacaville; Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- A-Team Marine: Mobile, please call ahead at 530-304-5379
- Dufer Point Visitor Center, 5520 Knoxville Road, Napa; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 12-3 p.m. (Please call ahead at 707-905-9468)
If you would like more information, contact the Lake Berryessa Field Office at 707-905-7896.
Visit the Lake Berryessa website at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/ for additional information.
