Libby Lake: toxic algae advisories

Libby Lake, San Diego County. See all San Diego County waters.

What the state's records say

The state's latest record, from Aug 28, 2024, recommends no advisory.

Last advisory on file: Jul 15, 2024.

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 Libby Lake

The state's latest record, from Aug 28, 2024, recommends no advisory. For Libby 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.

More on dogs and toxic algae.

Reported spots

The state records each report at a spot, such as a beach or a boat ramp. Each spot's latest deciding record:

Each reported spot at Libby Lake and its latest status
SpotStatus
Libby Lake Park The state's latest record, from Aug 28, 2024, recommends no advisory.

Advisory history

Every advisory record the state has published for Libby Lake, newest first. "None" is the state's record that no advisory was recommended on that date. "NA" records do not change a status.

Advisory records for Libby Lake, newest first
DateSpotState's levelNotes
Aug 28, 2024 Libby Lake Park None End date recorded: Aug 28, 2024. Advisory based on visual and toxins
Jul 15, 2024 Libby Lake Park Caution Advisory based on visual and toxins
Jul 15, 2024 Libby Lake Park Caution Advisory based on visual and toxins

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.