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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Topaz Lake
Douglas County, Nevada · 2,410 acres (3.8 sq mi)
54°F water, level rising, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Topaz Lake
In Douglas County, Nevada, Topaz Lake covers 2,410 acres; it is a natural lake raised by a dam. It sits on the West Walker River. Topaz Lake straddles the California-Nevada border and is stocked with trout by both states' wildlife agencies.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.3 miles. The water sits about 4,990 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 92 ft. Topaz Ranch Estates is about 3 miles northeast. The closest city is Carson City, about 34 miles away.
- Size
- 2,410 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 92 ft
- Shoreline
- About 8.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,990 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- River
- West Walker River
- County
- Douglas 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 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 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 Topaz Lake
Anglers come to Topaz Lake for trout. At 54°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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
4 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
Rising 0.3 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:38 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Topaz Lake
- Topaz Ranch Estatesabout 3 mi northeast
- Smith Valleyabout 11 mi northeast
- Smithabout 13 mi northeast
- Gardnerville Ranchosabout 17 mi northwest
- Carson Citynearest city, about 34 mi north
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Questions about Topaz Lake
What fish are in Topaz Lake?
Topaz Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Topaz Lake?
About 92 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Topaz Lake?
2,410 acres, with about 8.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Topaz Lake?
Topaz Ranch Estates is about 3 miles northeast; Smith Valley is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Topaz Lake today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Topaz Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
