Water level
5,228.55ft NGVD29
+0.03 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
South Fork Reservoir was at 5,228.55 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.03 ft).
NevadaReservoir, 1,593 acres, Elko County
South Fork Reservoir conditions today
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Steady this week
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Outlook. Monday: WSW wind 5 to 20 kt, gusts to 28 kt, high near 61°F. Tuesday: W wind 1 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 56°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Elko County
- Surface area
- 1,593 acres
- USGS gauge
- 10319910, South Fork Reservoir at Spring Ck, NV
- Coordinates
- 40.6842° N, 115.7840° W
Background reading: South Fork Reservoir on Wikipedia
About South Fork Reservoir
South Fork Reservoir is a 1,593-acre reservoir in Elko County, Nevada.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 10319910 (South Fork Reservoir at Spring Ck, NV). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
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.
South Fork Reservoir questions
Is it windy on South Fork Reservoir today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 5 to 20 kt, gusts to 28 kt, high near 61°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 South Fork Reservoir right now?
South Fork Reservoir was at 5,228.55 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.03 ft).
How big is South Fork Reservoir?
South Fork Reservoir covers about 1,593 acres (2.5 square miles) of surface water.
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