CPW update on zebra mussel veligers in Grand Valley No additional veligers or adult zebra mussels have been found in the Colorado River or Government Highline Canal since veligers were first found through routine testing in early July In addition to sampling, CPW continued the increased education efforts on the Colorado River, including voluntary watercraft inspections
Refilling of Highline Lake has begun | Colorado Fishing News 4 2 2025 During this time, boats leaving Highline Lake will require decontamination as part of our ongoing efforts to stop zebra mussels from spreading further within our state " Boaters are reminded that Wakeless Wednesdays will be in effect every Wednesday through Sept 30 once the lake opens to boating for the season
Highline Lake opens for boating | Colorado Fishing News 5 17 2025 Recreational boaters and anglers can expect similar boating protocols as they did in 2023 for the upcoming 2025 boating season These changes were implemented after the discovery of zebra mussels in September of 2022, prompting CPW to designate Highline Lake as Colorado's first infested body of water Boating hours for 2025:
Highline Lake closed to motorized boating for the | Colorado Fishing . . . "Preventing the spread of aquatic nuisance species starts with you By taking the extra time to complete a few simple steps, you can help prevent zebra mussels from spreading to other bodies of water throughout Colorado " Highline Lake typically opens to boating on March 1 and remains open until Sept 30
Mandatory boat inspection program approved | Colorado Fishing News 2 22 . . . Fishing News: Stay updated on Colorado fishing news: Colorado State Parks board members approved a statewide mandatory boat inspection program Friday to protect Colorado waters from aquatic invasive species (AIS), including the zebra mussels, which was discovered at Lake Pueblo
Antero Reservoir Temporarily Closed to Boats Fishing News: Stay updated on Colorado fishing news: In response to the detection of zebra mussels at a front-range Colorado reservoir (Pueblo), Denver Water has temporarily closed Antero Reservoir to boating
Eleven Mile Reservoir delays opening for boating Fishing News: Stay updated on Colorado fishing news: Boating at Eleven Mile State Park will have a delayed opening while Colorado State Parks and Denver Water work together to put in place boater education and inspections of all trailered watercraft for zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species
ANTERO RESERVOIR TO REOPEN BOATING JULY 10 Fishing News: Stay updated on Colorado fishing news: The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Denver Water are pleased to announce the return of trailered boat use at Antero Reservoir