Cache Creek: toxic algae advisories
Cache Creek, Lake County. See all Lake County waters.
What the state's records say
Caution advisory, last posted Jul 11, 2024. 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 Cache Creek
The state has an advisory on file for Cache Creek (Caution advisory), last posted Jul 11, 2024, 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 |
|---|---|
| Highlands harbor south of Clear Lake | Caution advisory, last posted Jul 11, 2024. No all-clear recorded. |
| Cache Creek, NF ~0.4mi above Spanish Cr. | The state's latest record, from Jun 26, 2023, recommends no advisory. |
| Cache Creek Shady Acres (SHADY01) | The state's latest record, from Apr 15, 2022, recommends no advisory. |
| NF ~0.4mi above Spanish Cr. | The state's latest record, from Jun 30, 2021, recommends no advisory. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Cache 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 11, 2024 | Highlands harbor south of Clear Lake | Caution | Suspected bloom, investigation ongoing; Suspected illness reported |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Cache Creek, NF ~0.4mi above Spanish Cr. | None | Testing results below posting triggers; Updates from routine monitoring program-organization |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Cache Creek Shady Acres (SHADY01) | None | Updates from routine monitoring program-organization |
| Feb 21, 2022 | Cache Creek Shady Acres (SHADY01) | None | Updates from routine monitoring program-organization |
| Jun 30, 2021 | NF ~0.4mi above Spanish Cr. | None | 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.