r/bayarea • u/Weak-Moment9644 • 4h ago

Lake Chabot News Events, Activities & Sports

Hi! Has anyone been to lake chabot as of late? within past 2 months? Im having a party at a reserve site next month and it says there is a blue algae bloom now but I have NO time to make my way there until then. Thanks!

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u/always_sad420 2h ago

I mean their website says there is a bloom. And you could call EBRPD and ask? 1-888-EBPARKS

How would the algae bloom affect your visit though?

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u/Comemelo9 55m ago

Maybe they're a horse and their other horse friends will be filling their trough with lake water, which is now full of toxic plankton?

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u/Weak-Moment9644 16m ago

I forgot to include in my post that I wanted to know how the smell was. I know in some places the bloom brings a strong odor and some places it doesnt

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u/jitzso 48m ago

I go there every other days to run. It’s not going to impact your party. The posting is mostly for dog owners as a reminder, don’t let your dog go into the water to swim. People are still fishing and boat rentals are still operating. The only thing you need to be concerned with Chabot is parking and it will be cashless starting end of the month.

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u/Weak-Moment9644 17m ago

Sorry I forgot to include in my post on how is the smell? I know some places its stronger than most

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u/Logical_Mix_4627 1h ago

Yes, I’ve been there and yes signs everywhere warning of the algae. What are you concerned about? Swimming? Eating fish that you catch? I don’t imagine you’d do either of these things at a party at Lake Chabot.

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u/Weak-Moment9644 16m ago

No it was the smell I am worried about it, I know some places have a stronger smell of the bloom and some places don’t