Pyramid Lake, Nevada?

[jackie m]

Anyone sailed Pyramid Lake in Nevada? Looks very interesting. Seems to be a popular fishing spot but I don't know about sailing/boating/camping/. I realize it's in the desert but we happen to like the desert, mostly in the spring. Anyone familiar with this place?

http://www.nevadaweb.com/cnt/r-t/pyramid/main.html

[Hamin' X]

I have driven around the lake. It is very stark in it's natural beauty. I saw a few power boats on the lake, but no sailboats. No other info.

~Rich

[jackie m]

What kind of roads circle the lake? Looks like an interesting place. We kayaked around Mono lake which was very interesting but too small for sailing and more alkaline.

[Hamin' X]

IIRC the roads are paved from Nixon around to the northwest side. Turned into a rutted track up north and I turned around. Not sure about the east side. Nice Indian cultural center at Nixon. Lots of picnic areas/beaches and a couple of boat ramps on the west side.

~Rich

[Tahoe Jack]

Hello from Nevada....about Pyramid Lake...great reputation for trout fishing...regs bit complicated. The lake is totally within an Indian Reservation...they have some complicated...and evolving regulations. Access from Reno is easy...good highway. Couple commercial businesses on west shore...one is having serious legal dispute and may not be open. Here is a link you should check. It should also get you thru to the tribal regs... As far as I know, you may not overnight on the water. Camping is OK in designated areas and seasons with permit. The wind is pretty wild...from dead calm to 40knots in a few minutes..I think there is a federal weather station there that would have some specifics.
Local sailors prefer Tahoe. I have kayaked Pyramid and done some power boat water ski....but never sailed it. Check out the link http://www.crosbylodge.com/fishing/regs_highlights.htm There is also a sub-link to a webcam. Jack

[jackie m]

Thanks so much for the information. Maybe the best way to see the area is with a camper minus the boat on the first trip and to take the kayaks along.

jackie m
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