The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Calcutta Lake
Washoe County, Nevada · about 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Calcutta Lake
In Washoe County, Nevada, Calcutta Lake covers about 1,190 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles with roughly 5.7 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 5,530 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Lakeview, is about 40 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,190 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,530 ft
- County
- Washoe County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Fair
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Calcutta Lake in Nevada usually hold trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Calcutta Lake
- Lakeviewabout 40 mi northwest
- Alturasabout 50 mi southwest
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Questions about Calcutta Lake
What fish are in Calcutta Lake?
Lakes like Calcutta Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Calcutta Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Calcutta Lake?
About 1,190 acres, with about 5.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Calcutta Lake?
Lakeview is about 40 miles northwest; Alturas is about 50 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Calcutta Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Calcutta Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
