Utah Lake Sp @ Marina
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This is the name Utah DWQ records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Utah DWQ publishes the water-quality measurements for Utah Lake Sp @ Marina. Here is what has been measured.
- Hypereutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
Utah Lake Sp @ Marina in Utah County, Utah has water-quality measurements published by Utah DWQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 132 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 55.3 µg/L.
Utah Lake Sp @ Marina is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Utah County, Utah. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Utah County, Utah Lake Sp @ Marina ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2025-06-23. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Utah Lake Sp @ Marina is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping3 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyBacteria advisory
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Utah Lake Sp @ Marina is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pathogens (E. coli, fecal), pCBs, salinity / chlorides. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Utah Lake Sp @ Marina is safe to swim in today is a call for the Utah Division of Water Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Utah Lake Sp @ Marina
These are the measurements Utah DWQ publishes for Utah Lake Sp @ Marina, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 132 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 55.3 µg/L. TSI 76.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 0.7ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 132µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 55.3µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 76 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Utah Lake State ParkPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Utah Lake Sp @ Marina
- Utah Lake State Park0.2 km
- Utah Lake State Park Group Campground0.4 km
- Lake Shore Campground0.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Utah Lake Sp @ Marina
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring (2021–2025).
Water clarity
Improving4 years
Phosphorus
Improving-4.16 µg/L/yr4 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-8.44 µg/L/yr4 years
EPA Impairment Status
Utah Lake Sp @ Marina is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life, Recreation, Other.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit UT-L-16020201-004_01 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Utah Lake Sp @ Marina
Where is Utah Lake Sp @ Marina?
- Utah Lake Sp @ Marina is in Utah County, Utah. This is the name Utah DWQ records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Utah DWQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Utah Lake Sp @ Marina?
- Utah Lake Sp @ Marina in Utah County, Utah has water-quality measurements published by Utah DWQ, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 132 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 55.3 µg/L.
Is Utah Lake Sp @ Marina safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Utah Lake Sp @ Marina is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), pathogens (E. coli, fecal), pCBs, salinity / chlorides. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Utah Lake Sp @ Marina?
- Utah Lake Sp @ Marina has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Utah Lake State Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Utah Lake Sp @ Marina?
- Utah Lake Sp @ Marina has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Utah's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Utah Lake Sp @ Marina?
- Utah Lake Sp @ Marina has 3 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Utah Lake State Park, Utah Lake State Park Group Campground, Lake Shore Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
157 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX157 samples · 2021–2025
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles