Late summer and early fall are the best times for white crappie. Our hydrologic monitoring stations continue to send data in near realtime to nwisweb, and we are continuing critical water monitoring activities to. Rye patch report fishing was fair this summer and will continue. A campground, boat launch and picnic sites are provided. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u.
Found in lahontan reservoir, rye patch reservoir and washoe lake. Lincoln county, nevada is home to 237 lakes, rivers, and other fishing spots. Bureau of reclamation along the humboldt river for. Access other maps for various points of interests and businesses. Rye patch reservoir is a reservoir located just 21. Fishing has been slow rye patch reservoir lovelock, nv pershing county by nevada department of wildlife 532019 website. As spring temperatures start to warm up fishing should improve for catfish, wiper and walleye. The rye patch reservoir is a reservoir on the humboldt river in the u. Anglers will find catfish, carp, and largemouth bass in upper lake and other waters throughout the refuge.
Examine a guide to recreational opportunities, rentals, real estate, hotels and cultural events in the water district of rye patch reservoir. Fished all morning in shollows around south dam, looking for spawning walleyes or any. Rye patch reservoir, along the humboldt river, covers 11,000 acres when full. Rye patch reservoir received 1,300 fish and wildhorse reservoir received the rest.
I do some serious damage to crappies below the dam at rye patch reservoir, located jus. Rye patch is especially known for its walleye, and a staterecord walleye was caught at the lake. Also caught a ew on grubs ished with ootball head o stumps. Rye patch reservoir fishing report arizona fish reports. Visitors to this nevada park enjoy primitive style camping, fishing, boating. Now is the best time for largemouth bass fishing topaz lake. I frequently stop and take a peek at the water level and see if anyone is out fishing or boating. When the reservoir is full, youve got more than 11,000 acres to swim, fish, and paddle in, along with 72 miles of shoreline for exploring. Bait fishing remains good early and late in the day with powerbait in deeper water for trout. Rye patch reservoir water level history feet above sea level full pool 0. Rye patch reservoir fish report lovelock, nv pershing.
Humboldt county downstream, including in rye patch reservoir, the pitttaylor and chimney reservoirs. Rye patch reservoir fish report lovelock, nv pershing county. Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a. Rye patch is ok for day campers, fishermen, and boaters, but with the drought, the water level is down, and the fish aint bitein. Rye patch reservoir,nevada fishing report fishing notes. Caught 14 smallmouth up to 2 12 pounds on crankbaits and jerkbaits in 35t on the cosmos end. Game fish of nevada nevada fishing regulations 2020. Plenty of shore fishing access available squaw creek reservoir. Rye patch reservoir, nevada community and visitors guide. A crappie fishing day at rye patch, nevada youtube.
Mud, plants and animals that may be lurking on your watercraft, trailer, vehicle, or on other recreational equipment will cause the spread of. Lincoln county fishing spots in nevada fishing works. Lower pitttaylor reservoir nevada fishing map and location information. Fishing will just continue to improve with good water conditions and. Rye patch state recreation area on interstate 80 travel nevada.
Fishing is available yearround in the warm waters of rye patch reservoir. Fishing with bait fish nevada fishing regulations 2020. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Body strongly compressed from side to side, forehead is dished and snout is slightly turned up. Its a nice place for camping, picnics, fishing, and more. The rye patch reservoir, built during the great depression as part of a new deal. Fly and spin fisherman are finding smaller bass on poppers early and late in the day. Pyramid lake fisheries departments aquatic invasive species. Hey guys im back for those of you who know me i moved to winnemucca nevada and now im stuck fishing one resivoir rye patch. Rye patch reservoir was constructed on the humboldt river as an irrigation source for the lovelock valley. In conclusion, this article on striped bass fishing tips will help anglers be successful when targeting these terrific game fish. Rye patch reservoir is located on the humboldt river in pershing county, nevada. Rye patch state park is located in a remote area of nevada that, in prehistoric times, was situated under a natural lake that has since been replaced by the rye patch reservoir. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including white bass, crappie, bullhead, catfish, smallmouth bass, white catfish, breambluegill, rainbow trout, walleye, striped bass and largemouth bass here.
Rye patch state recreation area is home to rye patch reservoir, a body of. Open yearround, rye patch state recreation area is situated on a 22mile long reservoir that has 72. Rye patch maximum depth is 61 feet with an average depth of less than 30 feet. We may have highlighted some of the best fishing spots in lincoln county based on feedback from our visitors. Perched on the edge of a 22mile long, man made reservoir, rye patch state recreation area serves up 72 miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water surface, ideal for boating, swimming, fishing, and beach lounging. Fishing continues to improve fishing has slowed down some with the extreme. Fishing has been spotty, but some reports show wipers and walleye in the 56 pound range. Fishing will just continue to improve with good water conditions and spring temperatures.
Rye patch state recreation area in lovelock, nevada. Archeological evidence indicates that early humans lived and thrived in the area and lived off the water of the lake to survive in the otherwise harsh landscape. Rye patch reservoir news rye patch reservoir photos rye patch reservoir videos. Rye patch state recreation area lovelock 2020 all you. The humboldt river finds its early beginnings in elko county and it flows across the state to this reservoir. Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a 22mile long reservoir created by a dam on the humboldt river. Daily rye patch reservoir fishing report from including weather, water temperature, fishing tips and more. Western nevada fishing report nevada department of wildlife. Rye patch reservoir fishing report fishing was fair this summer and will continue. Fishing for wipers and largemouth bass in lahontan reservoir. More primitive camping is available in most spots around the lake unless. Best camping in and near rye patch state recreation area. Rye patch reservoir fishing news fishing conditions rye patch reservoir weather center rye patch reservoir fishing forum moon phase calendar safety personal flotation devices rules of the waterway.
Spotted bass tips for current conditions automated. Months after an algae bloom killed thousands off fish in rye patch reservoir, biologists say some fish made it out alive. Most anglers focus on the upper lake, but fish also can be found in the small pond just north of the whin dike. The boat launches are closed due to low water levels. Beautiful this year nice for camping, picnics, fishing rye patch state recreation area. The reservoir is fishing great for bass now that the summer heat is finally setting in.
Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing at the recreation areas 22mile long reservoir on the humboldt river just west of interstate 80. Fishing has been good but will likely slow down some with the. With our good winter this past year rainsnow, rye patch state recreation area looked so beautiful with all the water. The use of bait fish, whether dead or alive or the parts thereof, other than preserved salmon eggs, is prohibited in all waters except those listed below. Rye patch reservoir fishing report rye patch reservoir lovelock, nv pershing county by nevada department of wildlife 9102016 website. Spin fisherman are finding that rapala minnow imitations are. Bureau of reclamation along the humboldt river for flood control and irrigation for agriculture in the lovelock valley.
Whether youre spinning, baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. The sides have dark stripes or lines about 5 are above the lateral line. In todays video, sturgeon slaying pat and i go to lahontan reservoir, nv to try our hands at some wiper fishing and had some surprises along the way. Rye patch state recreation area lovelock 2020 all you need to. The park also serves as a popular base camp for offroad vehicles, ghost town exploration and gold prospecting. Bring your own bait since it often is not available in the area. There are or 14 rays in the dorsal fin, and 11 to in the anal fin. Sparks marina park pond fish report sparks, nv washoe. Here, visitors enjoy fishing, boating, water skiing, camping, and picnicking. Fished sun morning rom 7am until about 1pm when the wind blew us o the lake. It is located about 22 miles northeast of the town of lovelock, and is managed by the pershing county water conservation district.
The humboldt river stretches across most of northern nevada, and is considered to be. Best time of year to fish late march for walleye, early april and may for channel catfish and early may for wipers. Topaz is picking up with recent stockings truckee river. Nevada fish reports is the best source for updates and fish reports for rye patch reservoir in lovelock, nv pershing county rye patch reservoir fish report lovelock, nv pershing county home. Interactive map of rye patch reservoir that includes marina locations, boat ramps. The reservoir is filling quickly and is at over 50% capacity for the first time in 4 years.
Thousands of fish are dead in rye patch reservoir, suffocated by a type of algae thats deadly to fish. Rye patch is located 22 miles north of lovelock on interstate 80. The pershing county water conservation district controls dam operations and reservoir storage, and the elevation is subject to drastic fluctuations. Rye patch state recreation area on interstate 80 travel. Nevada department of wildlife rye patch reservoir 2212020. The reservoir stores water for the agricultural area surrounding lovelock, which is at the far downstream reach of the humboldt, near the humboldt sink.