Scotts Flat Lake: toxic algae advisories
Scotts Flat Lake, Nevada County. See all Nevada County waters.
What the state's records say
The state recorded an end date of Oct 27, 2022.
Last advisory on file: Oct 3, 2022.
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 Scotts Flat Lake
The state recorded an end date of Oct 27, 2022. For Scotts Flat Lake, 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 |
|---|---|
| Hwy 20 side - Marina and also between rocky point and other point with dead tree | The state recorded an end date of Oct 27, 2022. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Scotts Flat Lake, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Hwy 20 side - Marina and also between rocky point and other point with dead tree | General awareness | End date recorded: Oct 27, 2022. Suspected bloom, investigation ongoing |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Hwy 20 side - Marina and also between rocky point and other point with dead tree | General awareness | Suspected bloom, investigation ongoing |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Hwy 20 side - Marina and also between rocky point and other point with dead tree | Caution | Suspected bloom, investigation ongoing |
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.