Lahontan Reservoir
Lahontan Reservoir covers 10,600 acres at maximum storage with a maximum depth of 85 feet near the dam (NDOW). Fish include wipers, walleye, white bass, catfish and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Wiper
Crankbaits and live minnows
Walleye
Mostly spring; jigs, nightcrawlers
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Silver Springs launchRampPaved launch near the day-use area (Nevada State Parks).Directions ↗
- Churchill Beach / North Shore Marina launchRampPaved launch on US 50, one mile west of Lahontan Dam (Nevada State Parks).Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lahontan Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Lahontan Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Walleye are mostly caught in spring on jigs and nightcrawlers.
- Wipers hit crankbaits and live minnows.
- Maximum depth of 85 feet is near the dam.
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