The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
North Nutgrass
Churchill County, Nevada · about 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
58°F water, windy Friday (20 mph S).
About North Nutgrass
In Churchill County, Nevada, North Nutgrass covers about 1,880 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end with roughly 10.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 3,870 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Fallon, is about 22 miles southwest. The closest city is Sparks, about 71 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 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
- 3:00 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 North Nutgrass 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 58°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:36 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Nutgrass
- Fallonabout 22 mi southwest
- Sparksnearest city, about 71 mi west
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Questions about North Nutgrass
What fish are in North Nutgrass?
Lakes like North Nutgrass usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is North Nutgrass?
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 North Nutgrass?
About 1,880 acres, with about 10.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Nutgrass?
Fallon is about 22 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at North Nutgrass today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
North Nutgrass on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
