Updates
November 17, 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 25, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. While toxins are still present, they are lower in concentration than when last sampled.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba 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 16, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. While toxins are still present, they are lower in concentration than when last sampled.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba 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 5, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Conditions have improved, but algae in the water may be producing high levels of dangerous toxins that can hurt or kill humans and animals.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Do not eat fish caught in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Conditions have improved, but algae in the water may be producing high levels of dangerous toxins that can hurt or kill humans and animals.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Do not eat fish caught in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 19, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Algae in the water, near the north end of the lake, 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.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Do not eat fish caught in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 12, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Sites Sampled: North Beach, South Beach
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba 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 23, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba 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 18, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. While toxins are still present, they are lower in concentration than when last sampled.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Do not eat fish caught in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 9, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Algae in the water, near the north end of the lake, 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.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba Lake:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Use caution if boating in this area and avoid areas of algae
- Do not eat fish caught in this area
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 2, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba 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 Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba 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 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
July 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake and was observed in the West Beach area. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba 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: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Yuba Lake. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.
In the meantime we recommend:
- Do not swim or water ski in areas of algae
- 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 19, 2023: Recreational water quality monitoring update
OK, but be careful: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Small amounts of harmful algae were observed at other areas around Yuba Reservoir. Avoid recreating in areas of visible algae.
Sites sampled: State Park north beach, west beach, and east beach
July 17, 2023: 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 sampled: West Beach, North Beach, Painted Rocks
June 15, 2023: 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 sampled: North Beach, West Beach, East Beach
May 25, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.