Wakesurf Spot · Nevada
Lahontan Reservoir
A 17-mile-long impoundment of the Carson River at Lahontan State Recreation Area, about 18 miles west of Fallon.
Lahontan Reservoir is a wakesurfing reservoir in Nevada, near Fallon. It covers roughly 11,200 acres. A 17-mile-long impoundment of the Carson River at Lahontan State Recreation Area, about 18 miles west of Fallon.
Lahontan Reservoir is a roughly 11,200-acre, 17-mile-long impoundment of the Carson River, with 69 miles of shoreline, used for water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and pleasure boating. The state recreation area provides paved boat launches at Silver Springs and the North Shore Marina.
The typical warm-weather window here is May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: Nevada State Parks. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Lahontan Reservoir runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Lahontan Reservoir is a roughly 11,200-acre, 17-mile-long impoundment of the Carson River, with 69 miles of shoreline, used for water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and pleasure boating. The state recreation area provides paved boat launches at Silver Springs and the North Shore Marina. Nevada: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.