Emerson Creek: toxic algae advisories
Emerson Creek, Modoc County. See all Modoc County waters.
What the state's records say
The state's latest record, from Aug 27, 2026, recommends no advisory.
That reflects what the state knew on that date. It is not a finding that the water is safe now: blooms can return within days, and many are never reported.
Before you go, check the state's official algae page and any signs posted at the water.
Dogs at Emerson Creek
The state's latest record, from Aug 27, 2026, recommends no advisory. For Emerson Creek, that is not the same as an all-clear for today. Look at the water before your dog goes in: keep it out of green, blue-green or scummy water and away from mats on the shore.
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 |
|---|---|
| ~0.7mi below Hwy 81 (641EMR001) | The state's latest record, from Aug 27, 2026, recommends no advisory. |
| Emerson Creek ~0.9mi below North Fork | The state's latest record, from Aug 25, 2023, recommends no advisory. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Emerson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | ~0.7mi below Hwy 81 (641EMR001) | None | |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Emerson Creek ~0.9mi below North Fork | None | Updates from routine monitoring program-organization |
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.