Hello Anglers!
Alex from Sweeney's Sports and Catch Happy here with an important update about the golden mussel invasion impacting our local waterways.
New Quarantine Protocols for Lake Berryessa
Effective December 3, 2024, Sweeney's Sports is proud to announce that we are now authorized to apply the 30-day quarantine Red Seal on boats. You can now schedule an appointment with us to get your boat sealed, avoiding the need to tow it up the hill to Lake Berryessa for this service.
While this means you’ll need to quarantine your boat for 30 days before launching at Lake Berryessa, we’re offering this service free of charge as part of our commitment to the local fishing community.
📞 Call ahead to schedule an appointment: 707-255-5544
We are located at 835 Lincoln Ave, Napa CA
New Lake Berryessa Launch Protocols
Red Seal (30-Day Quarantine): Sweeney's Sports is authorized to apply this seal. Boats must remain sealed for 30 days before launching.
Green Seal (Post-Fishing): This seal is applied after a boat has launched at Berryessa. It allows re-launching without quarantine, as long as the seal remains intact.
Why Golden Mussels Are a Serious Threat
Golden mussels pose significant risks to our ecosystems and infrastructure:
Ecological Damage: These invasive species deplete plankton, starving smaller fish and disrupting the food chain.
Infrastructure Issues: Mussels clog water pipes and hydro systems, threatening water supplies.
Rapid Spread: They can expand their range by 150 miles per year, endangering lakes throughout Northern California.
This is not ideal for anyone, but that's the hand we were dealt. I am doing my best to work the problem. Please feel free to respond with any comments.
Tight lines.
P.S.
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P.P.S.
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