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The linked gauge for Pyramid Lake reported 3801.60 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 1, 2026, on a steady 30-day trend.
Local gage height: 3801.60 ft
Natural freshwater basin with seasonal hydrologic fluctuations
Deepest basin sounding across ~112,000 acres
Refreshing (60–70°F) · Cool swim · Moderate comfort
TRUCKEE RV NR NIXON, NV · Oct 10, 5:45 PM UTC
Historical daily time series not currently recorded for this monitoring station. Real-time continuous digital USGS sensors are prioritized for major floodway rivers.
Tributary runoff, precipitation, and snowmelt elevate the waterbody to its annual summer recreation pool.
Water levels remain stable for peak boating, public park ramps, sport angling, and shoreline swimming.
Regulated seasonal drawdowns or natural seasonal minimums occur to prepare for winter freeze-up and spring capacity.
| Observation Date | Gage height (ft) | 24h Change | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 3801.60 | — | Provisional |
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Fair for swimming (69/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 3% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 62°F from a representative gauge 23.7 mi away. Provisional data. Air temperature 56°F. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.