Is the lake safe?

California

Toxic algae in Nevada County lakes

24 lakes and waterways in Nevada County have harmful algal bloom reports in California's official data. The most recent entry is for Prosser Reservoir: A bloom was reported at Prosser Reservoir on 7 October 2026 at near boat launch. Martis Creek Reservoir, Little Truckee River and Prosser Creek have had blooms in three or more years.

Other waterbodies with a report

These have one or two reports in a single year, which isn't enough history for a page of their own yet.

Source: California State Water Resources Control Board, official data, checked 24 October 2026. For today's conditions see the California HABs Portal map. No report doesn't mean a lake is safe: most water is only tested occasionally.