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In Nevada, Wild Horse Reservoir is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. It covers roughly 2,830 surface acres (about 4 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Smallmouth Bass, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, and Rainbow Trout. If you are planning a trip, Wild Horse Reservoir are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Wild Horse Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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Flood Watch issued October 11 at 1:08AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Overall Fair (73/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (78/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 80/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the north. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p |
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| Temp (°F) | 45° | 44° | 43° | 40° | 38° | 37° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 30° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 38° | 39° | 39° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Precip % | 21% | 21% | 12% | 22% | 55% | 52% | 50% | 65% | 69% | 61% | 59% | 58% | 67% | 63% | 62% | 72% | 63% | 72% | 65% | 42% | 61% | 62% | 68% | 60% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 45°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 21% | 92% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 44°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 21% | 87% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 43°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 12% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 40°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 22% | 57% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 38°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 55% | 70% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 37°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 52% | 73% | Scattered Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 35°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 50% | 91% | Scattered Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 35°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 65% | 86% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 34°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 10 mph | 69% | 91% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 34°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 9 mph | 61% | 97% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 34°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 59% | 96% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 33°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 58% | 92% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 33°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 67% | 94% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 31°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 63% | 91% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 29°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 62% | 95% | Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 29°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 72% | 99% | Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 28°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 63% | 100% | Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 30°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 8 mph | 72% | 96% | Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 10 AM PDT | 34°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 65% | 94% | Chance Snow Showers |
| Mon, 11 AM PDT | 36°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 42% | 93% | Scattered Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 12 PM PDT | 37°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 61% | 95% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 1 PM PDT | 38°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 62% | 95% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 2 PM PDT | 39°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 68% | 96% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 3 PM PDT | 39°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 60% | 97% | Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Mon, 4 PM PDT | 38°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 13 mph | 52% | 91% | Scattered Rain And Snow 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 | 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 47° | 47° | 27° | 40° | 25° | 46° | 24° | 54° | 28° | 59° | 32° | 62° | 34° | 65° |
| Wind | NNE 10 mph | NNE 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NNW 10 to 20 mph | NNW 15 mph | NW 0 to 15 mph | NW 0 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 10 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | ESE 5 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 10 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 27 mph | 23 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph |
| Precip % | 60% | 35% | 69% | 72% | 45% | 18% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Wild Horse Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the north. 21% 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.
Fair for boating (68/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the north. Gusts to 12 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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 N is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (69/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts to 12 mph. Wind 10 mph from the north. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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.
Wild Horse Reservoir in NV offers a welcoming freshwater setting for recreational boaters, dedicated anglers, and shoreline explorers. Its waters present diverse fishing opportunities alongside scenic vistas of the surrounding terrain. Public access facilities and shoreline parklands 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 Smallmouth Bass, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, 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.
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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 Wild Horse 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, 4:31 PM PDT