AGE OF THE GOLDEN MUSSEL (LAKE CLOSURES, RESTRICTIONS, MANAGEMENT)
By Del
Albright
(DISCLAIMER:
This is the best information I could find as of 5/2/2025. I can’t be sure it
will hold true for very long. Be sure to check your lake or water controlling
agency before attempting to launch your boat. Things change fast.)
The golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive freshwater species native to Asia, was first detected in North America in October 2024 at the Port of Stockton in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Since then, it has been found in other locations, including O’Neill Forebay near Los Banos .
