The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pyramid Lake
Washoe County, Nevada · 120,000 acres (188 sq mi)
58°F water, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake spreads over 120,000 acres in Washoe County, Nevada. Pyramid Lake is the largest remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan and is famous for trophy Lahontan cutthroat trout, found only on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation.
From end to end it runs about 24.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 70 miles. Its surface is about 3,800 ft above sea level. It reaches about 356 ft at its deepest. Spanish Springs is about 19 miles south. The closest city is Sparks, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- 120,000 acres (188 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 356 ft
- Shoreline
- About 70 miles
- End to end
- About 24.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,800 ft
- Type
- Salt lake
- County
- Washoe County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 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 Pyramid Lake
Anglers come to Pyramid Lake for trout. With the surface at 58°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:41 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pyramid Lake
- Spanish Springsabout 19 mi south
- Fernleyabout 19 mi southeast
- Lemmon Valleyabout 24 mi southwest
- Sun Valleyabout 24 mi south
- Sparksnearest city, about 27 mi south
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Questions about Pyramid Lake
What fish are in Pyramid Lake?
Pyramid Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pyramid Lake?
About 356 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Pyramid Lake?
120,000 acres, with about 70 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pyramid Lake?
Spanish Springs is about 19 miles south; Fernley is about 19 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Pyramid Lake today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pyramid Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
