Artesia Lake

Artesia Lake is a lake in Lyon County, Nevada and covers about 1,455.2 acres, reaches about 64.1 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 37,311.3 acre-feet.

The best plan at Artesia Lake is to choose one arm or shoreline and work it from shallow cover to the first deep break. Deep water at Artesia Lake gives fish room to move away from shore as summer heat and bright light build.

Artesia Lake FAQs

How should a first trip to Artesia Lake begin?

Fish one shoreline from shallow cover to the first drop, and use fresh local information before choosing a target species; work the bottom where the bank turns steep.

What does the 64.1 feet deepest point mean when fishing Artesia Lake?

Treat 64.1 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What is the best reason to change spots at Artesia Lake?

Move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite; let two bites set the useful depth.