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Stampede Reservoir is a reservoir in Nevada. Its recorded surface area is approximately 3,450 acres. Fish documented in the area include Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Green Sunfish. The deepest point reaches about 215 feet, and the surface sits near 5,949 feet above sea level. 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. Nearby alternatives include Stampede Reservoir, Prosser Creek Reservoir, and Boca Reservoir. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Stampede Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 5:14 PM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (92/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 87/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 53° | 52° | 48° | 44° | 41° | 38° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 34° | 39° | 44° | 46° | 46° | 48° | 46° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Precip % | 5% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 14% | 14% | 14% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 46% | 46% | 46% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 53°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 5% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 52°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 5% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 48°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 5% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 44°F | Calm | 2 mph | 7% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 41°F | Calm | 2 mph | 7% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 38°F | Calm | 2 mph | 7% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 36°F | Calm | 1 mph | 22% | 47% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 34°F | Calm | 1 mph | 22% | 47% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 32°F | Calm | 1 mph | 22% | 47% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 31°F | Calm | 1 mph | 25% | 68% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 30°F | Calm | 1 mph | 25% | 68% | Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 27°F | Calm | 1 mph | 25% | 68% | Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 27°F | Calm | 0 mph | 16% | 50% | Slight Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 27°F | Calm | 0 mph | 16% | 50% | Slight Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 25°F | Calm | 0 mph | 16% | 50% | Slight Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 27°F | Calm | 6 mph | 14% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 29°F | Calm | 6 mph | 14% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM PDT | 34°F | Calm | 6 mph | 14% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM PDT | 39°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 16% | 47% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 12 PM PDT | 44°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 16% | 47% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 1 PM PDT | 46°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 16% | 47% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 2 PM PDT | 46°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 46% | 65% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 PM PDT | 48°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 46% | 65% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 PM PDT | 46°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 46% | 65% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 PM PDT | 46°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 49% | 66% | 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 | This Afternoon 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) | 58° | 25° | 48° | 19° | 56° | 24° | 64° | 28° | 65° | 29° | 70° | 32° | 71° | 33° |
| Wind | SW 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 5% | 25% | 49% | 49% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Afternoon hours (17:00 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.
Excellent for boating (92/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 5% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Stampede Reservoir is a designated freshwater reservoir situated in NV & CA, offering dependable open-water recreation and scenic outdoor access. Visitors frequently take advantage of public launch ramps for powerboating, sailing, and kayak touring. Maintaining situational awareness regarding surface chop and water temperatures is vital for safe recreation.
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 Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Green Sunfish. 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.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 5,949 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
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 Stampede 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, 5:14 PM PDT