Updates:
November 20, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2024. Waterborne pathogen or harmful algal bloom concerns may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
October 30, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The Forest Service has posted a WARNING ADVISORY. This advisory will remain in place until the expected lake freeze later this year.
If you visit Paguitch Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
October 18, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is still present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The Forest Service has posted a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Paguitch Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
October 7, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae has still been visually observed at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The Forest Service has posted a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Paguitch Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 15, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The Forest Service has posted a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Paguitch Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The Forest Service has posted a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Paguitch Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 28, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Sampling on 7/25 confirms that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. Algae and toxin concentrations are above Utah Department of Health and Human Services Recreational thresholds for a Warning Advisory, but no formal advisory has been issued.
Under these conditions, we recommend visitors to Panguitch Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 25, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Under these conditions, we recommend visitors to Panguitch Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
Thank you to the Utah Water Watch HAB Squad for their help confirming a HAB was present.