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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lahontan Reservoir
Lyon County, Nevada · 10,000 acres (15.6 sq mi)
58°F water, level 4124 ft, windy Friday (25 mph SW).
About Lahontan Reservoir
Lahontan Reservoir is a reservoir in Lyon County, Nevada, covering 10,000 acres. Lahontan Dam holds it back on the Carson River. Lahontan Reservoir was formed by Lahontan Dam, completed in 1915 as one of the first U.S. Bureau of Reclamation dams, and is a popular warm-water fishery.
From end to end it runs about 8.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 44 miles. Its surface is about 4,120 ft above sea level. Silver Springs is about 1.7 miles northwest. Sparks, the nearest city, is about 31 miles west.
- Size
- 10,000 acres (15.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 44 miles
- End to end
- About 8.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,120 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lahontan Dam, Carson River
- County
- Lyon County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lahontan Reservoir
Anglers come to Lahontan Reservoir for white bass, walleye, catfish, largemouth bass, spotted bass and crappie. With the surface at 58°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
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
- 6
- 7
6 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 6:38 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lahontan Reservoir
- Silver Springsabout 1.7 mi northwest
- Stagecoachabout 9.2 mi west
- Fernleyabout 13 mi north
- Fallonabout 14 mi east
- Sparksnearest city, about 31 mi west
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Questions about Lahontan Reservoir
What fish are in Lahontan Reservoir?
Lahontan Reservoir holds white bass, walleye, catfish, largemouth bass, spotted bass and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lahontan Reservoir?
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 Lahontan Reservoir?
10,000 acres, with about 44 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lahontan Reservoir?
Silver Springs is about 1.7 miles northwest; Stagecoach is about 9.2 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lahontan Reservoir today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lahontan Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
