Wilson Reservoir
Elko County, Nevada852 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from NDEP for this lake.
- 30 ft max depth
- Public access
Wilson Reservoir in Elko County, Nevada has water-quality measurements published by NDEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 852 acres.
Wilson Reservoir is a 852-acre lake in Elko County, Nevada with a maximum depth of 30 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDEP. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Wilson Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water30 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Wilson Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Wilson Reservoir
These are the measurements NDEP publishes for Wilson Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
30 ft
Surface area
852 acres
Shoreline
8.4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by NDEP
Recreation & Access
- Wilson Reservoir Recreation AreaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Wilson Reservoir
- Wilson Reservoir Campground0.9 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Reservoir
Where is Wilson Reservoir?
- Wilson Reservoir is a lake in Elko County, Nevada. Its water-quality measurements are published by NDEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Wilson Reservoir?
- Wilson Reservoir in Elko County, Nevada has water-quality measurements published by NDEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 30 ft. Surface area: 852 acres.
Is Wilson Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Wilson Reservoir?
- Wilson Reservoir has a maximum depth of 30 feet. The lake covers 852 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Wilson Reservoir?
- Wilson Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Wilson Reservoir Recreation Area. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Wilson Reservoir?
- Wilson Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Nevada's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Wilson Reservoir?
- Wilson Reservoir has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Wilson Reservoir Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Wilson Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles