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Glacier Lake can be found on the English Mountain USGS quad topo map. Glacier Lake is a lake in Nevada County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 39.3980, -120.5572 and the altitude is 7549 feet (2301 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Glacier Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Glacier Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 39.3980
Longitude: -120.5572
Elevation: 7549 ft (2301 m)
Locator Map - Glacier Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 49°F - Low: 24°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 34 to 49 higher elevations...46 to 56 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
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Monday:
High: 35°F - Low: 16°F
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Snow showers and rain showers in the morning...then snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 23 to 35 higher elevations... 32 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations...4 to 6 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet in the morning. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 25 to 40 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon...gusts up to 55 mph in the morning.
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Tuesday:
High: 40°F - Low: 19°F
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Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning...then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Not as cold. Highs 25 to 40 higher elevations...38 to 48 lower elevations. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Over ridges...prevailing northeast winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the north 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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Wednesday:
High: 46°F - Low: 20°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 31 to 46.
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Thursday:
High: 55°F - Low: 25°F
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Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 40 to 55.
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Friday:
High: 55°F - Low: 23°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 38. Highs 40 to 55.
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Saturday:
High: 52°F - Low: --°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Lows 22 to 37. Highs 37 to 52.
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Nearby Trails
Glacier Lake (Distance: 0.1 mi)
The high country of Nevada County is locally famous for its many lakes, of which Glacier is one of the prettiest and most remote. From our trailhead on Grouse Ridge, at an elevation of about 7, 500 fe...
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From the guidebook "Hiking The Sierra Nevada"
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Nevada City, CA - Hiking - length:7.19999980926514 mi
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Grouse Ridge to Glacier Lake (Distance: 1.0 mi)
An abundance of glaciated, subalpine scenery awaits hikers who complete this easy but moderately long hike to the Glacier Lake area. Side trips to Five Lakes Basin or Byers Lakes offer some cross-coun...
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From the guidebook "Best Easy Day Hikes: Northern Sierra"
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Truckee, CA - Hiking - length:9.2 mi
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Grouse Ridge / Bowman Lake (Distance: 1.9 mi)
This drive winds through a spectacular landscape that includes numerous lakes, high cliffs, canyons, a historic town site and cemetery, an awesome 360-degree vista from the 7,707-foot-high Grouse Ridg...
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From the guidebook "Sierra Nevada Byways"
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Cisco Grove, CA - Off-Highway Drives - length:70 mi
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Emigrant Gap Waterfalls (Distance: 2.2 mi)
Emigrant Gap is a tiny community right off I-80 between Sacramento and Truckee, about two-thirds of the way from Sacramento. Once you leave the highway, it won’t take more than five minutes until pris...
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From the guidebook "Waterfall Lover's Guide: Northern California"
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Soda Springs, CA - Hiking - length:1 mi
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Eagle Lakes (Distance: 2.5 mi)
A relatively short journey leads to a network of forested lakes and ponds north of Interstate 80. For the first mile you must travel within a stone’s throw of the freeway, but for the remainder of the...
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From the guidebook "Snowshoe Trails of California"
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Crystal Lake, CA - Snowshoeing - length:6.75 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Deer Creek Inn (Distance: 16 mi)
Deer Creek Inn is a 150 year old restored Queen Anne Victorian located in the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City, California. The historic shopping and dining district on Broad Street is only foot...
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116 Nevada Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
Price from: $190
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Deer Creek Inn (Distance: 16 mi)
Deer Creek Inn is a 150 year old restored creeksside Queen Anne Victorian located in the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City California. The historic shopping and dining district on Broad Street i...
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116 Nevada Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
Price from: $160
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Holiday Inn Express TRUCKEE (Distance: 18 mi)
The Holiday Inn Express Truckee Hotel is an conveniently located in Truckee, California a recreational paradise, surrounded by lakes and beautiful mountains. We are within minutes to various ski resor...
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10527 COLDSTREAM ROAD
Truckee, CA 96161
Price from: $118
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Inn At Truckee (Distance: 19 mi)
AAA rated motel centrally located to all Truckee and North Tahoes outdoor recreational activities. Just minutes to area ski resorts lakes hiking trails and mountain biking. Dining and shopping within...
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11506 Deerfield Dr
Truckee, CA 96161
Price from: $95
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The Inn At Truckee (Distance: 19 mi)
AAA rated motel centrally located to all Truckee and North Tahoe's outdoor recreational activities. Just minutes to area ski resorts, lakes, hiking trails and mountian biking. Dining and shopping with...
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11506 Deerfield Drive
Truckee, CA 96161
Price from: $70
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