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Lahontan Reservoir sits in Nevada and is classified as a reservoir. Its recorded surface area is approximately 10,200 acres. If you are planning a trip, Pyramid Lake, Stampede Reservoir, and Topaz Lake are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lahontan Reservoir.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:11 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 61°F from a representative gauge 13.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the north. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p |
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| Temp (°F) | 47° | 46° | 48° | 49° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 55° | 56° | 54° | 54° | 52° | 50° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 47° | 47° | 47° | 46° | 46° | 46° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Direction | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Precip % | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 41% | 41% | 41% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 31% | 31% | 31% | 37% | 37% | 37% | 28% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 AM PDT | 47°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 2% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM PDT | 46°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 2% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 2% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 49°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 2% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 51°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 2% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 53°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 4% | 23% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 54°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 4% | 23% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 55°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 4% | 23% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 56°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 15% | 45% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 54°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 15% | 45% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 54°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 15% | 45% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 52°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 41% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 50°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 41% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 41% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 35% | 69% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 47°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 35% | 69% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 47°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 35% | 69% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 47°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 31% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 47°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 31% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 46°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 31% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 46°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 37% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 46°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 37% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 46°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 37% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 44°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 28% | 77% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 43°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 28% | 77% | Chance Rain Showers |
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 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 41° | 47° | 37° | 53° | 38° | 59° | 41° | 61° | 42° | 62° | 44° | 66° | 46° |
| Wind | N 5 to 15 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 18 mph | 18 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | — |
| Precip % | 41% | 41% | 32% | 32% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
TRUCKEE RV BLW DERBY DAM NR WADSWORTH, NV · Oct 11, 9:00 AM UTC
Good for fishing (85/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 61°F from a representative gauge 13.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 mph. 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.
Good for sailing (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 mph. Combined air and water temperature is 112°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 61°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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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.
Providing dependable water recreation for NV residents and travelers, Lahontan Reservoir accommodates fishing boats, runabouts, and non-motorized craft. The waterbody plays an essential role in local watershed conservation and outdoor leisure. Responsible boating and clean-drain-dry practices keep the waters pristine for all.
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 11, 6:11 AM PDT