Strawberry Reservoir is located 23 miles southeast of Heber City on Hwy. 40. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.
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November 1, 2025: Recreational water quality monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in June or July 2026. Harmful algal blooms can occur year-round, so know what to look for and always check before recreating.
Jake’s Bay:
Warning Advisory
September 26, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Jake’s Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Wasatch County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Jake’s Bay:
- 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
Other areas of Strawberry Reservoir:
Looks Good
September 26, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Other areas of Strawberry Reservoir: Looks good!
Jake’s Bay:
Warning Advisory
September 19, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Jake’s Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Wasatch County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Jake’s Bay:
- 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
Other areas of Strawberry Reservoir:
Looks Good
September 19, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Other Areas of Strawberry Reservoir: Looks Good
August 20, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Our monitoring crew found signs of a possible harmful algae blooms, but samples confirmed that cyanobacteria concentrations remain below recreational thresholds. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Aspen Grove, Soldier Creek, Jake’s Bay, Marina Day Use, Renegade Point, Upper Soldier Creek Bay
July 22, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Aspen Grove, Soldier Creek, Jake’s Bay, Marina Day Use, Renegade Point, Upper Soldier Creek Bay
June 18, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Aspen Grove, Soldier Creek, Jake’s Bay, Marina Day Use, Renegade Point, Upper Soldier Creek Bay