Lake Washington: toxic algae advisories
Lake Washington, Yolo County. See all Yolo County waters.
What the state's records say
Caution advisory, last posted Aug 16, 2024. No all-clear recorded.
2 reported spots here have an advisory with 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 Lake Washington
The state has an advisory on file for Lake Washington (Caution advisory), last posted Aug 16, 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 |
|---|---|
| Lake Washington Sailing Club | Caution advisory, last posted Aug 16, 2024. No all-clear recorded. |
| Lake Washington, at Barge Canal/Turning Basin | Caution advisory, last posted Aug 28, 2020. No all-clear recorded. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Lake Washington, 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 16, 2024 | Lake Washington Sailing Club | Caution | Advisory based on visual and toxins |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Lake Washington Sailing Club | Warning | Advisory based on visual and toxins |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Lake Washington Sailing Club | Danger | Advisory based on visual and toxins |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Lake Washington Sailing Club | Visual observation | Visual monitoring only-present bloom |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Lake Washington, at Barge Canal/Turning Basin | 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.