Wildlife
Washoe County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Ancient Pleistocene lake on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation. Holds two fish found nowhere else: the endangered cui-ui and Lahontan cutthroat trout. Enormous tufa limestone towers rise from brilliant blue water. Tribal permit required.
| Region | Washoe County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.9799, -119.5019 |
| Endemic Fish | Cui-ui, Lahontan Cutthroat |
| Feature | Tufa towers |
| Permit | Tribal required |
| Size | 125,000 acres |
| Access | Tribal permit required; online or Sutcliffe Ranger Station |
| Fee | Day use ~$22/vehicle; camping $32/vehicle/night (varies) |
| Best season | Year-round (fishing Oct-Jun for trout) |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.