Overview
Walker Lake is a natural lake in NV. Primary inflow is Walker River. It is managed by Nevada Department of Wildlife.
The basin is characterized by about 32,500 acres of surface area. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.
Walker Lake supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.
Walker Lake is not operated to a classic reservoir full-pool curve. Where a gauge exists, water-surface elevation is the reference. Conditions still matter for boating, fishing access, and shoreline use.
Current Conditions
- Water Temperature70°FUSGS · Updated 1 hr ago
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.03 ft
- 30-day changeDown 0.03 ft
- Drought conditionsAbnormally Dry
- Active advisories1 active (Advisory)
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Walker Lake is a 32,500-acre reservoir on the Walker River managed by Nevada Department of Wildlife.
