The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Continental Lake
Humboldt County, Nevada · about 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
57°F water, windy Friday (20 mph S).
About Continental Lake
In Humboldt County, Nevada, Continental Lake covers about 1,360 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles with roughly 6 miles of shoreline. At about 4,220 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Winnemucca is about 81 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,220 ft
- County
- Humboldt County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Continental Lake in Nevada usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 57°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:42 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Continental Lake
- Winnemuccaabout 81 mi southeast
- Lakeviewabout 85 mi west
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Questions about Continental Lake
What fish are in Continental Lake?
Lakes like Continental Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Continental 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 Continental Lake?
About 1,360 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Continental Lake?
Winnemucca is about 81 miles southeast; Lakeview is about 85 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Continental Lake today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Continental Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
