Trout Creek: toxic algae advisories
Trout Creek, El Dorado County. See all El Dorado County waters.
What the state's records say
Caution advisory, last posted Jul 31, 2026. No all-clear recorded.
2 reported spots here have an advisory with no all-clear recorded.
Reporting is voluntary, so the state may not have recorded an end even if conditions changed. Check posted signs and the official map.
What this level asks: Algae that can make toxins may be present. Keep people, children and pets away from algae and scum, and do not let pets drink the water.
Before you go, check the state's official algae page and any signs posted at the water.
Dogs at Trout Creek
The state has an advisory on file for Trout Creek (Caution advisory), last posted Jul 31, 2026, and no all-clear recorded. Keep your dog out of the water and away from scum on the shore until the state records an end.
Reported spots
The state records each report at a spot, such as a beach or a boat ramp. Each spot's latest deciding record:
| Spot | Status |
|---|---|
| Behind Meeks Lumber | Visual observation, last posted Jul 31, 2026. No all-clear recorded. |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | Caution advisory, last posted Jul 31, 2026. No all-clear recorded. |
| Rope Swing and Foot Bridge | The state's latest record, from Oct 21, 2024, recommends no advisory. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Trout Creek, newest first. "None" is the state's record that no advisory was recommended on that date. "NA" records do not change a status.
| Date | Spot | State's level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Behind Meeks Lumber | Visual observation | visual monitoring based advisory |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Lake Tahoe Community College | Caution | Advisory based on visual and toxins |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Rope Swing and Foot Bridge | None | Advisory based on visual and toxins; No cyano bloom w/testing; Testing results below posting triggers |
Source
Advisory data: California State Water Resources Control Board, Freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom Program, via data.ca.gov (public domain). Advisories are recommendations; reporting is voluntary and incomplete. The state's data. An advisory ends only when the state records a later "None" (no advisory recommended) at the same spot, or an end date. A blank end date is unknown.