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Walker Lake sits in Nevada and is classified as a lake. Fish documented in the area include Rainbow Trout. It covers roughly 27,000 surface acres (about 42 square miles). Sitting at around 3,931 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 140 feet. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. For this location, LakeRadar tracks 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 Walker Lake, Weber Reservoir, and Topaz Lake. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Walker Lake.
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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Overall Poor (51/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (90/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 96/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 67°F. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 67° | 67° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 66° | 69° | 71° | 74° | 75° | 75° | 76° | 75° | 72° | 72° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | NW | NW | NW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 12 AM PDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 1 AM PDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM PDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 66°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 66°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 65°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 61°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 20% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 61°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 20% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 61°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 60°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 62°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 64°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 64°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 66°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 69°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 1% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 71°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 1% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 74°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 1% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 75°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 5% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 75°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 5% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 76°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 5% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 75°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 3% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 72°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 3% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 72°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 3% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 70°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 2% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 66°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 2% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
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 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 60° | 77° | 59° | 73° | 51° | 60° | 41° | 49° | 40° | 53° | 41° | 57° | 44° | 59° |
| Wind | S 5 to 10 mph | SW 0 to 10 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | SW 10 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | SE 15 mph | N 15 to 25 mph | N 5 to 20 mph | NW 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | W 0 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 25 mph | 31 mph | 20 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 5% | 5% | 1% | 7% | 33% | 80% | 80% | 54% | 20% | 5% | 2% | 1% | 0% |
| Forecast |
WALKER LAKE 3 CENTER NDOW · Oct 8, 4:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (90/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 67°F. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. 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: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Fire Weather Watch. Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 67°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.
A staple of freshwater recreation in NV, Walker Lake draws paddlers, powerboaters, and anglers seeking time on the water. The surrounding geography creates dynamic wind patterns and diverse aquatic structure suitable for sport fishing. Watercraft access and shoreline recreation areas 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. 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 3,931 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 Walker Lake 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, 12:17 AM PDT