Martis Creek Lake

Martis Creek Lake, Nestled in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, was created upon the completion of Martis Creek Dam in 1972. The lake is normally maintained at minimum pool covering 70 acres. The dam and lake provide flood protection for Reno, NV. The lake, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a ideal for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding or catch and release fishing in your float tube. No motorized boats are allowed.

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