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No public level gauge is matched to Middle Alkali Lake yet. Wind and weather on this page still come straight from the National Weather Service.
CaliforniaNatural lake, 42,599 acres, Modoc County
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Outlook. Monday: W wind 8 to 16 kt, gusts to 25 kt, high near 53°F. Tuesday: NW wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 52°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- California
- County
- Modoc County
- Surface area
- 42,599 acres
- Elevation
- 4,482 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.4539° N, 120.0497° W
Background reading: Middle Alkali Lake on Wikipedia
About Middle Alkali Lake
Set in Modoc County, California, Middle Alkali Lake is a 42,599-acre natural lake. The water surface sits about 4,482 ft above sea level.
We have not matched Middle Alkali Lake to a public USGS level gauge, so this page leans on wind and weather from the National Weather Service forecast grid over the lake. If you know of a gauge or a lake association that publishes levels, tell us and we will add it.
With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Middle Alkali Lake questions
Is it windy on Middle Alkali Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: W wind 8 to 16 kt, gusts to 25 kt, high near 53°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
How big is Middle Alkali Lake?
Middle Alkali Lake covers about 42,599 acres (67 square miles) of surface water.
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