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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lead Lake
Churchill County, Nevada · about 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
34°F water, windy Friday (20 mph S).
About Lead Lake
Lead Lake spreads over about 710 acres in Churchill County, Nevada.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 9.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 3,870 ft above sea level. Fallon is about 16 miles southwest. The closest city is Sparks, about 66 miles away.
- Size
- About 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,870 ft
- County
- Churchill County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 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 5 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 Lead 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. At 34°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
2 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
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lead Lake
- Fallonabout 16 mi southwest
- Sparksnearest city, about 66 mi west
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Questions about Lead Lake
What fish are in Lead Lake?
Lakes like Lead 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 Lead 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 Lead Lake?
About 710 acres, with about 9.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lead Lake?
Fallon is about 16 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lead Lake today?
The surface was about 34°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lead Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
