Pyramid Lake is considered haunted by "Water Babies," the spirits of infants that were historically drowned in the lake by the Paiute Tribe due to premature birth or malformity. These ghostly entities are said to lure people, particularly those who are drunk or disrespect the lake, with the sounds of crying babies. The legend warns against the dangers of the Water Babies and offers guidance to respect the lake's resources and act morally to avoid their wrath. The legend stems from a practice by the Paiute people, where malformed or premature babies were drowned in the lake. The cries of these lost infants are believed to linger over the water's surface, forming the spirits known as the Water Babies. The Water Babies are said to mimic cries to lure in victims, with some accounts claiming they target those who are disrespectful or intoxicated. The legend suggests that respecting the lake's resources and the land it is on will keep you safe. Behaving well and showing proper respect to the environment is believed to prevent negative encounters. Some versions of the myth suggest that the spirits are particularly drawn to those who are drunk or behave foolishly.