Water level
3,801.60ft above sea level
Reading from Oct 1, 2026.
Pyramid Lake was at 3,801.60 ft on October 1.
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Outlook. Monday: WSW wind 9 to 13 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 59°F. Tuesday: NNW wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 56°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Washoe County
- Surface area
- 120,340 acres
- Elevation
- 3,789 ft
- Max depth
- 356 ft
- Volume
- 23,673 acre-ft
- USGS gauge
- 10336500, Pyramid Lake near Nixon, NV
- Coordinates
- 40.0333° N, 119.5667° W
Background reading: Pyramid Lake on Wikipedia
About Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is a 120,340-acre natural lake in Washoe County, Nevada. The surface sits about 3,789 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 356 ft down.
We read the level from USGS gauge 10336500, listed as Pyramid Lake near Nixon, NV. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat.
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.
Pyramid Lake questions
Is it windy on Pyramid Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 9 to 13 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 59°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.
What is the water level at Pyramid Lake right now?
Pyramid Lake was at 3,801.60 ft on October 1.
How big is Pyramid Lake?
Pyramid Lake covers about 120,340 acres (188 square miles) of surface water.
How deep is Pyramid Lake?
The deepest point of Pyramid Lake is roughly 356 ft.
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