Lakes and rivers that are accessed for private and commercial vessels for floating, boating and fishing throughout Grand Teton National Park are open for the season beginning today. Local residents and visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded that they have a responsibility to drain, clean, and dry their vessel, as well as check fishing gear before launching in the park. All boats should be inspected at the Moose or Moran Aquatic Invasive Species Station upon entry to the park. Recreationists transporting any watercraft, including non-motorized vessels such as canoes and kayaks, are required by law to stop every time they pass an open inspection station. Boat inspection stations are located in Moose and Moran, 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. daily during the busy summer boating season. Watercraft that are dirty or have standing water will require a more in-depth inspection and potentially decontamination. As in past years, boat inspectors are issuing visitors an inspection verification card upon completion of the inspection. Frequent visitors should carry this card with them to expedite the inspection process during future visits.
