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South Fork Reservoir sits in Nevada and is classified as a reservoir. At around 1,650 acres (about 3 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Research-grade observations nearby include Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, and Largemouth Bass. Other waters in the region include South Fork Reservoir and Ruby Lake. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for South Fork Reservoir come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 9:35AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Overall Good (79/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (94/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Dusk hours (20:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 78° | 73° | 66° | 64° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 55° | 53° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 52° | 57° | 63° | 69° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Direction | W | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 |
| Precip % | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 14% | 14% | 14% | 14% | 14% | 14% | 48% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 78°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 14 mph | 3% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 73°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 14 mph | 3% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 66°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 3% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 64°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 3% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 61°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 3% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 60°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 6% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 59°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 6% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 58°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 6% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 57°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 6% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 55°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 6% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 53°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 14 mph | 6% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM PDT | 51°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 21% | 60% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 6 AM PDT | 50°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 21% | 60% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 7 AM PDT | 49°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 21% | 60% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 8 AM PDT | 52°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 21% | 60% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 9 AM PDT | 57°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 21% | 60% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 AM PDT | 63°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 21% | 60% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 11 AM PDT | 69°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 14% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM PDT | 72°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 14% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM PDT | 73°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 14% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM PDT | 74°F | 15 mph WSW (248°) | 23 mph | 14% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM PDT | 73°F | 15 mph WSW (248°) | 23 mph | 14% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM PDT | 72°F | 15 mph WSW (248°) | 23 mph | 14% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM PDT | 70°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 48% | 72% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Sat, 6 PM PDT | 68°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 48% | 72% | Scattered 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 | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 83° | 49° | 75° | 39° | 60° | 32° | 56° | 27° | 55° | 27° | 60° | 28° | 63° | 29° |
| Wind | WSW 10 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | E 10 to 15 mph | WNW 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 mph | N 5 mph | NW 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NNW 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 23 mph | 16 mph | 23 mph | 24 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 3% | 21% | 48% | 65% | 93% | 93% | 71% | 55% | 48% | 23% | 9% | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west-southwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). 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.
Fair for boating (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 14 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. 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 (77/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the WSW is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 14 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. 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.
South Fork Reservoir provides vital open-water recreation for visitors across NV, offering public boat ramps and scenic shoreline amenities. Anglers target an assortment of freshwater species while pleasure boaters cruise its open basins. Facility operations and resource conservation are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth 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 South Fork 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 9, 6:07 PM PDT