Pyramid Lake water level · NV

Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Pyramid Lake (Pyramid Lake near Nixon).

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Pyramid Lake water level

Lake or reservoir elevation recorded at USGS gauge 10336500, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.

Lake elevation

3,801.30ft

recorded Nov 2, 11:30 AM

7-day change

0.00ft

steady

Pyramid Lake water level questions

What is the water level at Pyramid Lake today?
3,801.30 ft, recorded Nov 2, 11:30 AM at USGS gauge 10336500. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
Is Pyramid Lake rising or falling?
steady — 0.00 ft over the last 7 days.
Where does the water level data for Pyramid Lake come from?
USGS gauge 10336500 (Pyramid Lake near Nixon), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
What is the water temperature at Pyramid Lake?
This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.

Lake elevation history

Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 10336500

Reading the chart. This gauge reports absolute lake surface elevation in feet above its datum (typically NGVD29 or NAVD88). Sustained drops of more than a foot can expose shallow launch ramps and shoal areas.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.

About this lake

Location
39.9846°, -119.5010°
Gauge datum
3,940 ft
USGS gauge
10336500
Water temp sensor
No

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. West of the Rockies, wind follows the gaps: passes and river canyons channel strong flow onto the water, afternoons run windier than mornings, and mountain lakes in particular can build fast as the slopes heat up.

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