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
Wilson Reservoir
Elko County, Nevada · 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
65°F water, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Wilson Reservoir
Wilson Reservoir is a reservoir in Elko County, Nevada, covering 800 acres. It sits on the Wilson Creek. Wilson Reservoir is a small irrigation-storage reservoir built in 1954 in Elko County.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. Its surface is about 5,290 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 30 ft. Elko lies about 64 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 30 ft
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,290 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Wilson Creek
- County
- Elko County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 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
Expect the usual Nevada mix for a lake this size: trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 65°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Warming. Fish early, or go deeper with weights.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
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 6:32 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wilson Reservoir
- Elkoabout 64 mi southeast
- Carlinabout 66 mi south
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Questions about Wilson Reservoir
What fish are in Wilson Reservoir?
Lakes like Wilson Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Wilson Reservoir?
About 30 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Wilson Reservoir?
800 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wilson Reservoir?
Elko is about 64 miles southeast; Carlin is about 66 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Wilson Reservoir today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wilson Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
