Spooner Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spooner Lake |
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Spooner Lake in April 2013
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 Spooner Lake
Location in Nevada
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| Location | Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°06′25″N 119°54′31″W / 39.10694°N 119.90861°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Settlements | Carson City, Nevada |
Spooner Lake is a beautiful lake in Nevada, United States. It's not a natural lake but a "man-made reservoir." This means it was created by building a dam to hold water. You can find it near Lake Tahoe in the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's part of the Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park, a great place for outdoor adventures!
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History of Spooner Lake
People have known about the Spooner area for a long time. There are old records mentioning "Spooner & Co.'s House." The lake itself was formed in 1927. Workers built a dam to store water for farming, turning a part of Spooner Meadow into the small lake we see today. Since the 1930s, Spooner Lake has also been a popular spot for fishing and other fun activities.
Where is Spooner Lake?
Spooner Lake sits high up in the mountains, about 6,972 feet (2,125 meters) above sea level. It gets its water from melting snow and small underground springs. The water then flows out of the lake below the dam into a stream called North Canyon Creek. This creek eventually makes its way to Lake Tahoe.
The lake itself covers about 100 acres, which is like 75 football fields! It's not super deep, with a maximum depth of about 22 feet (6.7 meters).
Fun Things to Do at Spooner Lake
Spooner Lake is a fantastic place for outdoor fun, especially if you love fishing!
Fishing at Spooner Lake
Since 1973, the Nevada Department of Wildlife has been adding different types of fish to Spooner Lake. You might find native fish like the Lahontan cutthroat trout. There are also other kinds of trout, such as rainbow trout, brown trout, and even some interesting mixes like "tiger trout."
However, because the lake isn't very deep, it can be hard for some trout to survive the winter. Because of this, a type of fish called the Lahontan tui chub has become more common in the lake. Fishing rules have changed over the years to help manage the fish population.
Hiking and Trails
Spooner Lake is also the starting point for a great hiking trail. You can hike about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake. This trail is part of the famous Tahoe Rim Trail, which goes all around Lake Tahoe. It's a wonderful way to explore the beautiful mountain scenery!
See also
In Spanish: Lago Spooner para niños
