Willard Peak Pond is located inside of Willard Bay State Park at 900 W. 650 N., Willard in Box Elder County. It is west of I-15, exit 357. 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. A harmful algal bloom may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and always check before recreating.
October 10, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water is producing high levels of dangerous toxins. Accidentally drinking this water may hurt or kill humans and animals. Any exposure to this water may cause illness.
Bear River Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Use caution if fishing in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
October 6, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water is producing high levels of dangerous toxins. Accidentally drinking this water may hurt or kill humans and animals. Any exposure to this water may cause illness.
Bear River Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Use caution if fishing in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 26, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water is producing high levels of dangerous toxins. Accidentally drinking this water may hurt or kill humans and animals. Any exposure to this water may cause illness.
Bear River Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Use caution if fishing in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 17, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water is producing high levels of dangerous toxins. Accidentally drinking this water may hurt or kill humans and animals. Any exposure to this water may cause illness.
Bear River Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Use caution if fishing in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 9, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom and harmful algae mats are present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Do not touch or eat algae mats
- Keep dogs and children away from mats
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink or filter the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 14, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom and harmful algae mats are present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Do not touch or eat algae mats
- Keep dogs and children away from mats
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink or filter the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 6, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- 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 29, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Willard Peak Pond:
- 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 7, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Site visited: Willard Bay Pond E of boat ramp
June 25, 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.
Site sampled: Willard Bay Pond E of boat ramp
June 12, 2025: HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Site sampled: Willard Bay Pond E of boat ramp
May 20, 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.
Site sampled: Willard Bay Pond E of boat ramp