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
Middle Lake
Washoe County, Nevada · about 1,660 acres (2.6 sq mi)
50°F water, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Middle Lake
In Washoe County, Nevada, Middle Lake covers about 1,660 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 12.3 miles of shoreline. At about 5,520 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. Lakeview lies about 43 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 1,660 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,520 ft
- County
- Washoe County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 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
Expect the usual Nevada mix for a lake this size: trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 50°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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
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 Middle Lake
- Lakeviewabout 43 mi northwest
- Alturasabout 45 mi southwest
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Questions about Middle Lake
What fish are in Middle Lake?
Lakes like Middle Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Middle 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 Middle Lake?
About 1,660 acres, with about 12.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Middle Lake?
Lakeview is about 43 miles northwest; Alturas is about 45 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Middle Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Middle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
