Green water on Clear Lake: algae likely on the latest view
The latest clear view of Clear Lake, a few days ago, shows the color of an algae bloom on the water.
What we see
We read the color of the water from above. Blooms can be patchy and move with the wind, so the shoreline you visit may look different.
Before you get in
- Keep dogs out of green, scummy or paint-like water and rinse them if they go in.
- Do not swim or wade where the water looks like pea soup or has a film.
- Clean fish well and throw away the guts; follow any posted advisory.
- Check your state's lake advisory page before a swim day.
Wind and weather
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 70° / 48° | 3-6 mph NW |
| Wednesday | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 69° / 47° | 6 mph ESE |
| Thursday | Mostly Sunny | 64° / 47° | 9 mph SE |
Species to target
- Largemouth bass (good): Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- Crappie (good): Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- Catfish (fair): Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- Bluegill and sunfish (fair): Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
Clear Lake every morning
Live conditions, bite times and alerts on your phone.
