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
West Lake
Washoe County, Nevada · about 1,710 acres (2.7 sq mi)
45°F water, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About West Lake
West Lake is a lake in Washoe County, Nevada, covering about 1,710 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.3 miles. The water sits about 5,620 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Alturas, is about 45 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,710 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,620 ft
- County
- Washoe County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 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
Lakes like West Lake in Nevada usually hold trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°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 6:45 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near West Lake
- Alturasabout 45 mi west
- Lakeviewabout 52 mi northwest
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Questions about West Lake
What fish are in West Lake?
Lakes like West Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is West 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 West Lake?
About 1,710 acres, with about 8.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near West Lake?
Alturas is about 45 miles west; Lakeview is about 52 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at West Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
West Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
