EBMUD quietly approved their reopening plan last week. Shady snakes... Summary: Not good for recreational boating.
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Reopening Plan For Pardee, Camanche, San Pablo
Reopening Plan For Pardee, Camanche, San Pablo
Last edited by Chris_B on Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: EBMUD Quietly Releases Lake Reopening Plan
From the staff report:
Pardee Reservoir:
Due to the high risk if Pardee Reservoir becomes infested with the golden mussel, Pardee Recreation Area will not be open to public boat launching in 2026.
Camanche Reservoir:
Beginning May 1, 2026 and ending October 1, 2026, boats that have been inspected and have completed a 30-day quarantine will be allowed on Camanche Reservoir at the South Shore boat launch ramp. All boaters must have their quarantine band inspected and recorded prior to launching. Car-top boats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards that cannot be banded will be inspected prior to launching. The boat ramp will open daily at 6:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. All boaters who wish to return to Camanche Reservoir without completing an additional 30-day quarantine must have their boat re-banded prior to leaving the park.
Banding of boats will begin in early 2026 by appointment only. The banding process starts with a vessel screening which includes a vessel history and inspection. Boats must be cleaned, drained, and dry prior to inspection. Boats that do not meet these requirements will be turned away. Boats that pass screening will have a quarantine band attached and cannot be launched for 30 days prior to launching on Camanche Reservoir. After the 30-day quarantine, boats may return to Camanche Reservoir and, after inspection of the band, will be allowed to launch. Boats with bands that are broken or show signs of tampering will not be allowed to launch.
Boats that have completed the 30-day quarantine and have launched on Camanche Reservoir may receive a blue band before leaving the park. This blue band will allow a vessel to return to Camanche Reservoir without an additional 30-day quarantine.
Camanche Reservoir will re-open to private boats every year beginning May 1 and ending October 1.
San Pablo Reservoir.
All boaters must have their quarantine band inspected and recorded prior to launching. Car-top boats, canoes, and kayaks that cannot be banded must be inspected prior to launching. All boaters who wish to return to San Pablo Reservoir without completing another 30-day quarantine must have their boat re-banded prior to leaving the park.
Banding of boats will begin in early 2026 by appointment only. The banding process starts with a vessel screening which includes a vessel history and inspection. Boats must be cleaned, drained, and dry prior to inspection. Boats that do not meet these requirements will be turned away. Boats that pass screening will have a quarantine band attached and cannot be launched for 30 days prior to launching on San Pablo Reservoir. After the 30-day quarantine, boats may return to San Pablo Reservoir and, after inspection of the band, will be allowed to launch. Boats with bands that are broken or show signs of tampering will not be allowed to launch.
Boats that have completed the 30-day quarantine and have launched on San Pablo Reservoir may receive a blue band before leaving the park. This blue band will allow a vessel to return to San Pablo Reservoir without an additional 30-day quarantine.
Pardee Reservoir:
Due to the high risk if Pardee Reservoir becomes infested with the golden mussel, Pardee Recreation Area will not be open to public boat launching in 2026.
Camanche Reservoir:
Beginning May 1, 2026 and ending October 1, 2026, boats that have been inspected and have completed a 30-day quarantine will be allowed on Camanche Reservoir at the South Shore boat launch ramp. All boaters must have their quarantine band inspected and recorded prior to launching. Car-top boats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards that cannot be banded will be inspected prior to launching. The boat ramp will open daily at 6:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. All boaters who wish to return to Camanche Reservoir without completing an additional 30-day quarantine must have their boat re-banded prior to leaving the park.
Banding of boats will begin in early 2026 by appointment only. The banding process starts with a vessel screening which includes a vessel history and inspection. Boats must be cleaned, drained, and dry prior to inspection. Boats that do not meet these requirements will be turned away. Boats that pass screening will have a quarantine band attached and cannot be launched for 30 days prior to launching on Camanche Reservoir. After the 30-day quarantine, boats may return to Camanche Reservoir and, after inspection of the band, will be allowed to launch. Boats with bands that are broken or show signs of tampering will not be allowed to launch.
Boats that have completed the 30-day quarantine and have launched on Camanche Reservoir may receive a blue band before leaving the park. This blue band will allow a vessel to return to Camanche Reservoir without an additional 30-day quarantine.
Camanche Reservoir will re-open to private boats every year beginning May 1 and ending October 1.
San Pablo Reservoir.
All boaters must have their quarantine band inspected and recorded prior to launching. Car-top boats, canoes, and kayaks that cannot be banded must be inspected prior to launching. All boaters who wish to return to San Pablo Reservoir without completing another 30-day quarantine must have their boat re-banded prior to leaving the park.
Banding of boats will begin in early 2026 by appointment only. The banding process starts with a vessel screening which includes a vessel history and inspection. Boats must be cleaned, drained, and dry prior to inspection. Boats that do not meet these requirements will be turned away. Boats that pass screening will have a quarantine band attached and cannot be launched for 30 days prior to launching on San Pablo Reservoir. After the 30-day quarantine, boats may return to San Pablo Reservoir and, after inspection of the band, will be allowed to launch. Boats with bands that are broken or show signs of tampering will not be allowed to launch.
Boats that have completed the 30-day quarantine and have launched on San Pablo Reservoir may receive a blue band before leaving the park. This blue band will allow a vessel to return to San Pablo Reservoir without an additional 30-day quarantine.
Re: Reopening Plan For Pardee, Camanche, San Pablo
What a sad joke this state has become….Ive got 2 more years and I’m outta here.
Re: Reopening Plan For Pardee, Camanche, San Pablo
It's sad that the only public comment EBMUD'S Board of Directors heard was from a lady asking if she can put her pool toys in Camanche again.
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