Lake Okataina
Current Lake SPI Condition
High
Maximum Depth
78.5m
Size
10.73km²
Lake Type
Volcanic
FENZ#
54731
Lake Okataina
Results Overview March 2022
Survey Date Status LakeSPI % Native Condition % Invasive Impact %
March 2022 High 60.8% 57.3% 31.1%
February 2021 High 50.4% 51.3% 48.1%
March 2018 Moderate 44.4% 50.7% 63.0%
March 2016 Moderate 37.6% 42.0% 66.7%
March 2014 Moderate 39.6% 42.0% 63.0%
March 2012 Moderate 43.6% 46.7% 63.0%
April 2010 Moderate 44.0% 48.7% 61.5%
May 2009 Moderate 44.8% 46.7% 60.0%
April 2008 Moderate 48.4% 54.0% 57.8%
March 2005 Moderate 44.0% 50.7% 65.2%
February 2001 Moderate 42.6% 49.3% 63.0%
November 1988 Moderate 47.2% 53.3% 57.0%
April 1981 High 50.8% 57.3% 52.6%
March 2022 - Condition High
57.3% 31.1% 60.8% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
16.00 13.80 3.80

Survey Notes

February 2021 - Condition High
51.3% 48.1% 50.4% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Invasive Submerged Plants Present

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
14.10 13.30 4.20

Survey Notes

March 2018 - Condition Moderate
50.7% 63.0% 44.4% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
14.30 14.20 8.00

Survey Notes

March 2016 - Condition Moderate
42.0% 66.7% 37.6% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
11.30 11.30 5.40

Survey Notes

This assessment was carried out with funding from Bay of Plenty Regional Council - www.boprc.govt.nz

March 2014 - Condition Moderate
42.0% 63.0% 39.6% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
13.50 13.50 5.20

Survey Notes

This assessment was carried out with funding from Bay of Plenty Regional Council - www.boprc.govt.nz

March 2012 - Condition Moderate
46.7% 63.0% 43.6% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
15.60 15.60 7.30

Survey Notes

This assessment was carried out with funding from Bay of Plenty Regional Council - www.boprc.govt.nz

April 2010 - Condition Moderate
48.7% 61.5% 44.0% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
13.70 13.70 8.00

Survey Notes

May 2009 - Condition Moderate
46.7% 60.0% 44.8% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Invasive Submerged Plants Present

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
14.00 14.00 8.50

Survey Notes

April 2008 - Condition Moderate
54.0% 57.8% 48.4% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
16.00 14.00 7.80

Survey Notes

March 2005 - Condition Moderate
50.7% 65.2% 44.0% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Invasive Submerged Plants Present

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
13.60 13.60 8.30

Survey Notes

February 2001 - Condition Moderate
49.3% 63.0% 42.6% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
14.00 14.00 8.50

Survey Notes

November 1988 - Condition Moderate
53.3% 57.0% 47.2% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
18.00 18.00 8.00

Survey Notes

Note: This LakeSPI Report Card is based on a historical vegetation survey pre-dating the LakeSPI method.

April 1981 - Condition High
57.3% 52.6% 50.8% LakeSPI Index Native Index Invasive Index

Submerged Plant Depths

Maximum Depth (m) Submerged Aquatic Plants
Native Charophyte Meadows Invasive
15.50 15.00 6.00

Survey Notes

Note: This LakeSPI Report Card is based on a historical vegetation survey pre-dating the LakeSPI method.