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Lahontan Reservoir is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Nevada. Its recorded surface area is approximately 10,000 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Pyramid Lake and Walker Lake are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lahontan Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Overall Poor (41/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (63/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the north. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
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| Temp (°F) | 76° | 77° | 76° | 74° | 72° | 68° | 65° | 62° | 59° | 56° | 54° | 54° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 47° | 47° | 45° | 48° | 52° | 56° | 59° | 60° | 61° |
| Wind (kts) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 2 PM PDT | 76°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 43 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM PDT | 77°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 43 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM PDT | 76°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 43 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM PDT | 74°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 43 mph | 2% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM PDT | 72°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 43 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 7 PM PDT | 68°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 43 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 8 PM PDT | 65°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 9 PM PDT | 62°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 10 PM PDT | 59°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM PDT | 56°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 2% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM PDT | 54°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 2% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM PDT | 54°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 2% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM PDT | 52°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM PDT | 51°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM PDT | 49°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM PDT | 47°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 4% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM PDT | 47°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 4% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM PDT | 45°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 4% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM PDT | 48°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 20 mph | 9% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 52°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 20 mph | 9% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 56°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 20 mph | 9% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 59°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 23 mph | 3% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 60°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 23 mph | 3% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 61°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 23 mph | 3% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 62°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 25 mph | 9% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 10, 2026 | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 78° | 45° | 63° | 40° | 53° | 35° | 59° | 36° | 64° | 39° | 66° | 40° | 68° | 41° |
| Wind | SW 20 to 25 mph | NW 5 to 25 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 45 mph | 45 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 4% | 37% | 47% | 45% | 36% | 8% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (63/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is clear (1% cloud cover). Working against it: Wind 25 mph from the southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (28/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 43 mph. Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 18 mph, making the breeze puffy. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 76°F. Working against it: Gusts to 43 mph. Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NV Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lahontan Reservoir represents a significant aquatic resource in NV, providing vital water storage, wildlife habitat, and public recreation. Anglers target local sport species while boaters take advantage of established launch facilities around the perimeter. Observing safe boating speeds and biosecurity washdown procedures protects the fishery year-round.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Common Carp, Striped Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lahontan Reservoir is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 10, 2:07 PM PDT