Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Aquatic Invasive Species Program

08/23/2026

Pyramid Lake Watercraft Inspection Station Closure

Hey Everyone, due to the ongoing Hawk Fire and evacuation impacts affecting the neighboring area and staff, the Pyramid Lake Watercraft Inspection Station will be closed Sunday, August 23.

We currently anticipate returning to regular operating hours on Monday, August 24, conditions permitting.

The safety of our staff and the community remains our priority. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding. Please stay safe and follow all official evacuation notices and emergency guidance.

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

-Picture from part-way up Geiger Grade.

08/10/2026

ATTENTION ALL BOATERS:

Due to the fire located between Sutcliffe and Nixon, the WID station will be shutdown for the remainder of the day.
As the fire progresses we will keep you updated on the opening of the station for the upcoming days.

Stay safe.

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07/24/2026

Hey everyone, Inspection Station hours for the next week will be 7:30am- 5:00pm. Thanks and have a great day!

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

*Photo from 2020

07/11/2026

Hey everyone. Powers been out in Sutcliffe for the last couple hours. As a result we are closing at 4pm today instead of 5. We will be open again tomorrow at 7am. Please remember inspections are mandatory for all motorized and or trailered watercraft prior to launching. Thanks and have a great day!

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

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07/08/2026

Hey everyone, our summer schedule moving forward will be 7:00am-5:00pm everyday. If anything changes we will post it here.

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06/24/2026

ATTENTION ALL BOATERS!
Hours for the Sutcliffe Watercraft and Decontamination station for the week of July 1-6 are as follows

Wednesday July 1st- 6AM-6PM
Thursday July 2nd- 6AM-6PM
Friday July 3rd- 6AM-6PM
Saturday July 4th- 6AM-6PM
Sunday July 5th- 6AM-6PM
Monday July 6th- 6AM-6PM

Please remember to CLEAN, DRAIN, AND DRY your watercraft prior to inspection. We will be CHARGING DOUBLE decontamination fees for this period. These fee's are completely avoidable as long as you show up CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY. We ask that you raise and lower your motors, open compartments to allow for sufficient dry times, and to drain all ballast tanks and bags before coming out.

Thank you all and have a great weekend!

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06/23/2026

Just a reminder to all of our boaters who are coming out Fourth of July weekend that we will have SURGE PRICING for decontaminations July 1st-6th! These fee's are completely avoidable by showing up CLEAN,DRAIN, and DRY!
If you are able to come before the weekend for a prior inspection we can attach a wire seal to your boat and expedite your inspection process entirely!

06/17/2026

ATTENTION ALL BOATERS:
The WID station will be open for the following hours for the weekend of June 18th- June 21st.

Thursday: 6:00 AM-2:00PM
Friday: 6:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday: 6:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday: 6:00AM-4:00PM
Thank you all and have a great weekend!

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06/08/2026

ATTENTION ALL BOATERS: With Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, The Sutcliffe Watercraft Inspection Station has a couple of updates regarding SURGE FEES for 4th of July Weekend as well as hours of operation updates.
We would like to remind everyone that these fees are COMPLETLY AVOIDABLE by showing up clean, drain, and dry.

06/05/2026

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Gusty winds will produce choppy lakes and hazardous boating conditions Saturday morning through evening, with Lake Wind Advisories in effect for lakes within western NV and Mono County, including Pyramid Lake.