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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir
Pershing County, Nevada · about 1,820 acres (2.8 sq mi)
66°F water, windy Friday (25 mph S).
About Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir
Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir is a lake in Pershing County, Nevada, covering about 1,820 acres.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.9 miles. Its surface is about 4,130 ft above sea level. Lovelock lies about 33 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 1,820 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,130 ft
- County
- Pershing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir 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. At 66°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
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
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 6:37 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir
- Lovelockabout 33 mi south
- Winnemuccaabout 35 mi northeast
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Questions about Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir
What fish are in Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir?
Lakes like Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir?
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 Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir?
About 1,820 acres, with about 11.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir?
Lovelock is about 33 miles south; Winnemucca is about 35 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Pitt-Taylor Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
