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Pyramid Lake

near Nixon, NV · Nevada · USGS gauge

In short: Pyramid Lake was at 3,801.30 ft on Nov 2, 2026, according to USGS data.

3,7993,8003,8013,8023,803
Water level · above gauge datum
3,801.30FT
Gauge elevation · no % full published
7 days —
Reading for Nov 2, 2026, 19:30 UTC · page refreshed Nov 2, 23:39 UTC
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (Water Data for the Nation)
Worth going today?This Afternoon
Looks good
Light wind, dry
Wind5 mph
Rain3%
Temp55°F
Level3,801.3 ft
This AfternoonMostly Cloudy · 55°F
SE 5 mph · rain 3%
TonightMostly Cloudy · 45°F
SE 5 to 10 mph · rain 3%
NWS forecast for the gauge location. Good = wind ≤ 10 mph and rain ≤ 30%; storms are flagged. Not safety advice – check local conditions, closures and warnings.

Field notes

Pyramid Lake's latest daily level (Nov 2, 2026) is 3,801.30 (above gauge datum) ft.

Readings come from the USGS gauge “PYRAMID LAKE NR NIXON, NV”. Gauge elevations are not directly comparable between lakes because each uses its own datum.

Lake facts

Gauge / stationPYRAMID LAKE NR NIXON, NV
Elevation datumft above gauge datum
Gauge location39.9846, -119.5010

Nearby lakes

Lahontan Reservoir43 mi SE4,123.89 ft−0.97 ftStampede Reservoir48 mi SW · CA5,924.09 ft−0.35 ftBoca Reservoir52 mi SW · CA5,567.23 ft−1.51 ftProsser Creek Reservoir54 mi SW · CA5,710.32 ft−2.42 ftIndependence Lake56 mi SW · CA6,947.45 ft−0.07 ft

Common questions

What is the water level of Pyramid Lake today?

The latest reading from USGS, for Nov 2, 2026, puts Pyramid Lake at 3,801.30 ft (above gauge datum). This page updates daily when the source publishes new data.

How full is Pyramid Lake?

USGS publishes the water surface elevation for this gauge but not a percent-full figure, so we don't show one rather than estimate it.

How often is this page updated?

The page is rebuilt automatically every day from USGS's published data. Values can be revised later by the source agency.

Where does the data come from?

The U.S. Geological Survey's Water Data API (api.waterdata.usgs.gov), which publishes readings from USGS and partner gauges. Forecasts come from the National Weather Service.

Latest instantaneous reading; 7-day, 30-day and year-ago changes compare readings at the same hour. USGS data are provisional and subject to revision. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by the USGS. See data sources.