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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
New Year Lake
Washoe County, Nevada · about 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
52°F water, windy Friday (35 mph S).
About New Year Lake
New Year Lake spreads over about 1,880 acres in Washoe County, Nevada.
From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.6 miles. The water sits about 5,950 ft above sea level. Lakeview lies about 34 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.6 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,950 ft
- County
- Washoe County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Fair
- 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 52°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
5 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 6:47 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near New Year Lake
- Lakeviewabout 34 mi northwest
- Alturasabout 34 mi southwest
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Questions about New Year Lake
What fish are in New Year Lake?
Lakes like New Year Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is New Year 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 New Year Lake?
About 1,880 acres, with about 13.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near New Year Lake?
Lakeview is about 34 miles northwest; Alturas is about 34 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at New Year Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
New Year Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
