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Washoe Lake is a lake in Nevada. At around 5,800 acres (about 9 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Other waters in the region include Boca Reservoir, Lake Tahoe, and Stampede Reservoir. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Washoe 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 (50/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (87/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 65° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 57° | 56° | 54° | 53° | 57° | 63° | 70° | 75° | 79° | 81° | 81° | 82° | 80° | 78° | 76° | 70° | 67° | 64° | 62° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Thu, 11 PM PDT | 65°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 12 AM PDT | 62°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 1 AM PDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM PDT | 60°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 59°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 57°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 56°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 54°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 53°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 57°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 63°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 70°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 75°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 79°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 81°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 81°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 36 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 82°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 36 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 80°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 36 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 78°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 76°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 70°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 67°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 64°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 62°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 60°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
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 | Tonight October 8, 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) | 52° | 83° | 47° | 72° | 38° | 59° | 32° | 52° | 30° | 59° | 33° | 64° | 35° | 65° |
| Wind | S 5 mph | S 5 to 20 mph | S 10 to 20 mph | SW 15 to 30 mph | SW 0 to 25 mph | W 0 to 15 mph | NW 0 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NW 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 8 mph | 40 mph | 35 mph | 50 mph | 45 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 26% | 74% | 74% | 67% | 49% | 11% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Washoe Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 8 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 3 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 8 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%).
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.
Washoe Lake is an important freshwater lake in NV, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to balance public recreation with natural resource stewardship. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for sport fishing, cruising, and paddling during favorable weather windows. Checking real-time water levels and ramp clearances ensures safe navigation along the shoreline.
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 Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, 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.
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 Washoe 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 8, 11:34 PM PDT