Pyramid Lake NV fishing forecast
Pyramid Lake NV is a freshwater fishing spot in Nevada, United States. Anglers here target Cutthroat Trout. The most productive months are typically October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #192 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 3 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±7 points, from 7 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 23.7 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 7 km/h from NNW, gusting 17 km/h |
| Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 2.42 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water here is 6.7 °C warmer than the September average of 17.0 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Pyramid Lake NV
Pyramid Lake NV currently scores 71 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 23.7 °C. 7 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Waves +15.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +12.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Thermocline +3.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: cutthroat-trout, kokanee-salmon, lake-trout, golden-trout, rock-bass, white-perch, brown-bullhead, pumpkinseed
Bite windows
Best months for Pyramid Lake NV:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-27, 80/100
28 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
4 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Oncorhynchus clarkii
Best months by species at Pyramid Lake NV
| Cutthroat TroutOncorhynchus clarkii |
|---|
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat TroutCR 25-16, Clark County — general limits | 10/day, 20 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| THIS LIMIT DOES NOT APPLY AT PYRAMID LAKE. Pyramid Lake is Paiute tribal water and is not listed as a water anywhere in Nevada's fishing regulation — CR 25-16 mentions it only as the boundary that Washoe County waters run "downstream to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation boundary". The Tribe sets its own season, slot limits and hours and sells its own permit; a Nevada licence is not valid there. Buy a permit and read the Tribe's rules from Pyramid Lake Fisheries before fishing. The figure shown is the Clark County general trout limit and applies to Nevada state waters such as Lake Mead. | |||
Licensing:
- freshwater-recreational — residents Resident adult (18+) $40 per year. Youth combination 12–17 $15. One-day permit $9, consecutive day $3., non-residents Non-resident adult (18+) $80 per year. Youth combination 12–17 $15. One-day permit $18, consecutive day $7.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Nevada sets fishing limits BY COUNTY and then by individual water, not statewide — the figures here are the Clark County and Lake Mead entries from Board of Wildlife Commissioners regulation CR 25-16, and they do not apply elsewhere in Nevada. Pyramid Lake is Paiute tribal water outside NDOW jurisdiction and requires a tribal permit. Always check CR 25-16 for the county and water you are fishing, and confirm with NDOW before you fish.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Pyramid Lake NV?
Anglers at Pyramid Lake NV target Cutthroat Trout.
When is the best time to fish Pyramid Lake NV?
The most productive months at Pyramid Lake NV are typically October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June.
What is the fishing forecast for Pyramid Lake NV right now?
Pyramid Lake NV currently scores 71 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Pyramid Lake NV from shore?
Yes — Pyramid Lake NV is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Pyramid Lake NV right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch TroutBest Time of Day to FishHow Water Temperature Affects Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.