Protect Minnesota’s waters by following state aquatic invasive species laws

 

Designated infested waters list »

 

You must...

clean

1. Clean visible aquatic plants, zebra mussels and other prohibited species from watercraft, trailers, and equipment before transporting from any water access.
 

drain

2. Drain water from  bilge, livewell, motor, ballast tanks, and portable bait containers before leaving water accesses or shoreline property.

Keep drain plug out and water-draining devices open while transporting watercraft.

Q&A – Boat draining, drain plugs, and bait container draining (PDF)

dispose

3. Dump unwanted bait in the trash.

You may not:

  • Transport aquatic plants, water, or prohibited invasive species such as zebra mussels or Eurasian watermilfoil.
  • Dump live bait into state waters, on shore, or on the ground.
  • Launch, or attempt to place, watercraft, trailers or equipment with aquatic plants, zebra mussels, or prohibited invasive species into any state waters.

 

Additional recommended precautions

rinse

1. To remove or kill hard-to-see aquatic invasive species before moving to other water bodies the following is advised:

Spray with high-pressure water and rinse with very hot water and/or

Dry boats and water-related equipment for at least five days


movie icon Watch the Clean, Drain, Dry video »

report

 

2. Report new sightings of aquatic invasive species. If you suspect a new infestation of an invasive plant or animal, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office.

display

 

3. Decal no longer required on watercraft.

Read an FAQ about Invasive Species Rules Decal

 

Additional information:

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Personal watercraft

Sailing

Scuba diving

Waterfowl hunting

Fly anglers and wader users

Seaplane pilots