Yuba Lake is located approximately 25 miles south of Nephi and not far from I-15 in Juab and Sanepete counties. 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.
Related Links
Updates
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.
October 21, 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.
Sites visited: North Beach and West Beach
October 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.
Sites visited: North Beach and West Beach
September 16, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. E. coli counts were also measured below recreational thresholds
Site visited: North Beach and West Beach
August 26, 2025: 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 skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 18, 2025: 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 skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 11, 2025: 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 skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
July 30, 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: Yuba Lake State Park at North Beach, West Beach, and Painted Rocks
July 28, 2025: 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.
Sites sampled: Yuba Lake State Park at North Beach, East Beach (Eagle View), and West Beach
June 24, 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: Yuba Lake State Park at North Beach, East Beach (Eagle View), and West Beach
May 27, 2025: 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.
Sites sampled: Yuba Lake State Park at North Beach, East Beach (Eagle View), and West Beach