Lake Dye vs Lake Temps

[buoyboy1]

Added Aquashade Lake Dye about a month ago for the first time and have noticed the water temps are about 5+ degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. I usually don't hit mid 80's until early-mid July. Would love some feedback from other lake owners that have used dye and what it did to their lake temps compared to times when it was not dyed. Thanks.

[Horton]

yes I think so. there are a bunch of lakes here. My lake has some clay in suspension and I dye it. The lake west of my is dyed but no clay in the water so it is clearer. My lake often seems warmer. Now this is all anecdotal but I think when the water is darker and opaque the sun heats it up faster.

[Rednucleus]

I ski at Bow & Hilltop. Bow has heavy sediment, can't see you hand 6" down and runs much colder all year vs Hilltop - which is crystal clear for several feet and dyed.