Division of Water Quality
Bear Lake Recreational Monitoring
Bear Lake is located in the Bear Lake Valley in Rich County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent Bear Lake monitoring information below.
Looks Good!
There are no current health advisories for this water body.
Conditions may change quickly. Check before entering the water and know how to spot a harmful algal bloom.
Updates
September 1, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site(s) sampled: Bluewater Beach, Gus Rich Point (SR-30), Rendezvous Beach, Cisco Beach
July 21, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site(s) sampled: Bluewater Beach, Gus Rich Point (SR-30), Rendezvous Beach, Nebeker Ranch, Cisco Beach
June 30, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site(s) sampled: Bluewater Beach, Gus Rich Point (SR-30), Rendezvous Beach, Nebeker Ranch, Cisco Beach
May 27, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site(s) sampled: Bluewater Beach, Gus Rich Point (SR-30), Rendezvous Beach, Nebeker Ranch, Cisco Beach
May 20, 2026: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site(s) sampled: Bluewater Beach, Gus Rich Point (SR-30), Rendezvous Beach, Nebeker Ranch, Cisco Beach