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On March 14th, 2025 we were alerted to the fact that zebra mussels have been found on Fish Hook in two locations on the north shore, on either side of the Potato River, also called the Rapid River.
The Enterprise has more information here...
https://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/local/zebra-mussels-found-in-fish-hook-lake
Before placing your lake equipment back in the water, we need you to inspect for Zebra Mussels. Two files are located below. One is for inspection guidance and the other is a fact sheet about Zebra Mussels. This page will contain more information about our situation as we gather it.
Inspection Guidance.pdf
Zebra Mussel Fact Sheet.pdf
The Fish Hook Lake & River Association financially supports boat inspection sites on the Fish Hook Lake and River, and AIS testing and control. In 2025, we will spend an additional $7,000 above what the DNR has allocated to Fish Hook Lake and River public access points for watercraft inspections. At a cost of $26 per hour, this will add 270 additional hours of time an inspector will be present, split between our two public access points.
Hubbard County provides a free decontamination site which we encourage you to use, especially when transporting a watercraft from an infected waterway. More information is HERE.
Minnesota law requires water recreationists to:
Clean watercraft of all aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species.
Drain all water by removing drain plugs and keeping them out during transport.
Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.
Dry docks, lifts, swim rafts and other equipment for at least 21 days before placing equipment into another water body.
Many of our lake and river residents are not currently members of our association. We strongly encourage you to join our association by joining or renewing your membership. Help to preserve your lakeshore property valuation.
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