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Map For Boating In Nevada

By AA-Boats & Boating Staff Writers

There are many places to go boating in Nevada

  • Lake Mead
  • Lake Mohave
  • Lake Tahoe, NV
  • Pyramid Lake

Nevada BoatingBoating opportunities abound in Nevada. There are lakes and rivers for large craft and smaller streams and ponds for smaller vessels. Some allow power boats, others only allow electric motors, each providing a unique experience. Fishing and other watersports are available at most boating lakes throughout the state - depending on time of year and state-defined seasons.

Lake Lahontan is a 10,000-acre lake in the western part of NV.

Lake Mead is a 160,000-acre lake on the eastern border of the state.

Lake Mohave is a 28,800-acre lake on the az border in southeast NV.

Lake Tahoe is a 123,000-acre lake on the western border of the state.

Pyramid Lake is a 120,000-acre lake in west-central NV.

Ruby Lake is a 15,000-acre lake in the northeast part of the state.

Rye Patch Reservoir is a 11,000-acre lake in northwest NV.

Topaz Lake is a 1,200-acre lake on the southwest border of the state.

Washoe Lake is a 5,800-acre lake in the west central part of the state.

Wild Horse Reservoir is a 2,800-acre lake in north-central NV.

Use the map below to locate lakes and rivers nearby major cities including Carson City, Fallon, Kingsbury, Reno, Winnemucca, Carlin, Elko, McGill, Spring Creek, Wells, Beatty, Gabbs, Hawthorne, Tonopah, Walker Lake, Bullhead City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and Surprise Manor.

Use the navigation and zoom arrows to locate your area of interest in Nevada. Once you locate a specific area or city, zoom in closer and make note of bodies of water nearby. The scale on the map allows you to determine the length and width of the waterway and define its potential usability for boating with your particular watercraft. Always check with local water authorities for current lake levels.

Lakes and rivers in Nevada

Some of the lakes in Nevada include Lake Lahontan, Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Rye Patch Reservoir, Washoe Lake, Chimney Reservoir, Lake Phyllis, Ruby Lake, Wild Horse Reservoir, Wilson Reservoir, Artesia Lake, East Peak Lake, Mud Lake, Topaz Lake, Walker Lake, Crystal Reservoir, Horseshoe Reservoir, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Peterson Reservoir.

Navigable rivers include Hubmoldt River, Quinn River, Marys River, Rock Creek, Carson River, Walker River, Virgin River and White River.

Maps for boating in other states.