Natural lake (Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation)

Pyramid Lake

Washoe County, Nevada

Pyramid Lake is a large desert lake about 40 miles northeast of Reno on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation. It is known for trophy Lahontan cutthroat trout.

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Surface area112,000 acres

Max depth356 ft

Shoreline71 mi

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Species

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Cutthroat Trout●●●●●

Lahontan cutthroat are the main fish here, and big ones are caught every season.

When they bite

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Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Pelican Point Boat RampFee
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ramp near Sutcliffe; tribal boating permit required ($30 per day)Directions ↗
Popcorn Beach Boat RampFee
Tribal ramp on the west shore; listed as closed for invasive species concerns, check with the ranger stationDirections ↗
Warrior PointFee
Tribal beach park and campground north of Sutcliffe; car-top boats, tribal permit requiredDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See Nevada Wildlife or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Pyramid Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Pyramid Lake Lodge StoreNearby
30605 Sutcliffe Dr, Sutcliffe, NV(775) 842-8637 Directions ↗

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Local tips

You need a tribal fishing permit, not a Nevada license. Buy it online or on the reservation before you fish.
Only barbless hooks and artificial lures are allowed. No bait of any kind, including worms, eggs or scented baits.
Cutthroat season runs October 1 through June 30. Fish the hour before sunrise and the hour after sunset.

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