Clean, drain, and dry after boating on Medina Lake

Medina Lake is northwest of Bexar County in Bandera and Medina counties. It is still a common boating trip from San Antonio. TPWD listed the lake as infested in 2021. It had found a zebra mussel group that was living and breeding there.

TPWD gives boaters a clear warning. Remove plants, mud, and trash. Drain the boat, trailer, livewells, bait buckets, and other gear. Let it all dry before entering another lake or river. Draining is required by law. It is also illegal to carry zebra mussels.

A boat kept in the water needs extra care. Mussels can hide where a quick look at the ramp will miss them. Follow TPWD's current Clean, Drain and Dry steps before moving the boat. Enjoy Medina Lake without taking part of it to the next lake.