As open water fishing on the Missouri River picks up during the spring bite, anglers should note that the drain plug must always remain out of the boat during transport, whether going to or away from the river.

In addition, to keep waters clean of aquatic nuisance species, all water users should clean, drain and dry all equipment after every use.

– Clean and remove all plants and animals from watercraft or equipment prior to leaving any recreational area.

– Drain all water from watercraft and equipment before leaving designated access points. Not draining water can be extremely hazardous and may cause negligent transportation of aquatic nuisance species to other locations.

– Dry all equipment completely before using again.