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Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir

Nevada
10.37 km²
40.6189, -118.2789
10 species
NHD 145843529
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About Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir

Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in Nevada, United States. It covers approximately 10.37 km² (2562 acres). The lake centroid is located at 40.6189° N, 118.2789° W. 10 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
10 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 33m
Dawn13:28
Sunrise13:55
Sunset01:28
Dusk01:56

Bite windows today

  • Dawn12:58 – 14:55Excellent
  • Morning14:55 – 19:42Good
  • Midday19:42 – 22:28Calm
  • Afternoon22:28 – 00:28Good
  • Dusk00:28 – 02:26Excellent
  • Night02:26 – 12:58Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 10:46

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir?

Species you can expect in or near Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir include Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Nevada waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir?

Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir covers approximately 10.37 square kilometres (2562 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir located?

Lower Pitt-Taylor Reservoir is located in Nevada, United States, with its centroid at 40.6189°, -118.2789°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF