Pescadero Creek: toxic algae advisories
Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County. See all San Mateo County waters.
What the state's records say
The state's latest record, from Aug 30, 2022, 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 Pescadero Creek
The state's latest record, from Aug 30, 2022, recommends no advisory. For Pescadero 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 |
|---|---|
| Pescadero State Beach near mouth of creek | The state's latest record, from Aug 30, 2022, recommends no advisory. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Pescadero 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 30, 2022 | Pescadero State Beach near mouth of creek | None | End date recorded: Dec 31, 2022. Testing results below posting triggers |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Pescadero State Beach near mouth of creek | None | Testing results below posting triggers |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Pescadero State Beach near mouth of creek | None | Testing results below posting triggers |
| May 20, 2022 | Pescadero State Beach near mouth of creek | 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.