Lahontan Reservoir

About Lahontan Reservoir

The Lahontan Dam was completed in 1915 and partially submerged in the Carson River to store water for irrigation in the surrounding desert areas and generate hydropower. The reservoir is named after the prehistoric LahonTan Lake, which covered 8500 square kilometers in northern Nevada during the Ice Age. It is located on the west side of Lake Tahoe, about 30 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Today, the reservoir offers a variety of activities, such as fishing, hiking, nature observation, camping and hiking. The reservoir has been raised and has behaved well in recent years, absorbing more than 1.5 million cubic metres of water per day. Visitors to Lahontan Reservoir should be aware that water levels can vary greatly depending on drought conditions and water consumption.

Therefore, it is best to check the current water level before planning your trip and to check what types of recreational activities are possible in the lake. Fishing and boating, which are naturally popular activities in and around the reservoir, are not affected, but hiking, nature observation, camping and hiking can be affected.

The lake is home to many fish species such as bluefish, whitefish, redfish, yellowfin tuna and bluefish. Striped perches were also caught in the lake, as were a number of small mouthfuls and other small fish.

Fishing is possible year-round in the warm water of the reservoir, but the state of Nevada has a fish consumption policy for Lahontan Reservoir, as mercury has been flowing from the mines in the area since the late 19th century. Add your photos to the Lahonten Reservoir, Nevada page on the official LahonTan Reservator website.

The lake is easily accessible by boat and the reservoir is accessible from Las Vegas International Airport and much of the state of Nevada. Four-wheel-drive boats can also start their boats on the beach and park on the shore.

There are also several beaches to help visitors escape the hot Nevada sun, and water skiing is a popular summer activity, although there are no motor restrictions on the lake.

The reservoir is ideal for camping and visitors can pitch a tent on the sandy beach, which is not reserved for day use. Silver Springs Beach also has its own campground and picnic area with picnic tables and picnic chairs.

If you don't plan to stay overnight, you can bring a picnic and have fun and bring it with you. Picnic areas are also available, equipped with picnic tables, barbecues and modern toilets.

The lake is surrounded by the Lahontan State Recreation Area and is largely undeveloped, which offers many opportunities for nature observation. The land in the park consists mainly of the lake, Lake Tahoe Visitor Center and Sawtooth National Forest. This park is a popular destination for hiking, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities.

Lahontan Reservoir is home to one of the largest known breeding pairs of grizzly bears in the United States. The reservoir is also a great place to see a large number of wolves, coyotes, bears, elks, wolves and other wild animals.

It offers a refreshing respite from the hot summer sun, so you should not miss a visit to this relaxing desert oasis. Here you can fish, hike, kayak or just go into the desert sand and fish for trout, salmon and other fish.