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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Willow Lake
Churchill County, Nevada · about 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
Windy Friday (20 mph S).
About Willow Lake
Willow Lake is a lake in Churchill County, Nevada, covering about 1,730 acres.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end with roughly 40 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 3,870 ft above sea level. Fallon is about 17 miles southwest. The closest city is Sparks, about 65 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 40 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 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
For a lake of this size in Nevada, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
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 Willow Lake
- Fallonabout 17 mi southwest
- Sparksnearest city, about 65 mi west
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Questions about Willow Lake
What fish are in Willow Lake?
Lakes like Willow Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Willow 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 Willow Lake?
About 1,730 acres, with about 40 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Willow Lake?
Fallon is about 17 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Willow Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Willow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
