Natural lake

Washoe Lake

, Nevada

NDOW states Washoe Lake covers 5,800 acres when full, with a maximum depth of 12 feet, and lies between Reno and Carson City.

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Surface area5,800 acres

Max depth12 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

White Bass●●●○○

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Crappie●●○○○

White crappie

Boat launches

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

Washoe Lake State Park rampsPublic
Boat launching ramps for the big and little lakesDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Washoe 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

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Local tips

The lake is only about 12 feet deep at most, so fish shallow structure.
Washoe Lake State Park has boat launching ramps for the big and little lakes.
Acreage is the full-lake figure; levels vary.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.