Rye patch state recreation area is a 2,400acre 970 ha state park unit of nevada, united states, adjoining rye patch reservoir, an 11,000acre 4,500 ha impoundment on the humboldt river, and the smaller pitttaylor reservoirs. Rye weather forecast for now and the week ahead clear for the hour. Bureau of reclamation along the humboldt river for flood control and irrigation for agriculture in the lovelock valley. Late summer and early fall are the best times for white crappie. Rye patch state recreation area is home to rye patch reservoir, a body of water along the humboldt river, and covers a whopping 11,000 acres of land when full. Rye patch reservoir nv weather forecast local rye patch reservoir, nevada weather forecasts and current conditions. Go metal detecting at rye patch state recreation area in nevada.
Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a 22mile long reservoir created by a dam on the humboldt river. Just be aware that northern nevada can have very volatile weather, and storms can blow in at any time. In 1933, the bureau of reclamation decided to build the rye patch dam to impound the humboldt and create the reservoir. Small terrestrial dry flies continue to fish very well. Your best resource for local rye patch reservoir nevada weather.
A much larger humboldt river fed ancient lake lahontan, a body of water covering most of the great basin. Rye patch reservoir, nv weather forecast local weather. Make sure to carry an umbrella if you are out and about in rye patch, united states of america. Access to rye patch is relatively good during much of the year. Fallon, nv 10day weather forecast the weather channel. Pitttaylor reservoirs, toulon lake, and humboldt lake not simulated as they are frequently dry and heads are unknown. Rye patch is open year round but you never know when the desert weather can throw you a curveball, so be sure to come prepared. A much larger humboldt river fed ancient lake lahontan, a body nf water covering most of the grdat basin. If you have visited rye patch reservoir before, please tell us about it with a comment below. Rye patch reservoir topo map, pershing county nv rye patch.
Rye patch, nv real estate rye patch homes for sale. Rye patch reservoir state recreation area, lovelock, nv gps. Rye patch maximum depth is 61 feet with an average depth of less than 30 feet. The rye patch reservoir is a reservoir on the humboldt river in the u.
Its a nice place for camping, picnics, fishing, and more. The maximum depth is 61 feet with an average depth of less than 30 feet. Best camping in and near rye patch state recreation area. Majority of the surface activity is now limited to trout in the evenings. Browse mls listings in rye patch and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. Visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming and waterskiing, and fisherman delight in the available white bass, catfish, black bass. Rye patch reservoir topo map in pershing county, nevada. Make sure you are prepared and equip your vehicle with the appropriate supplies when you venture into the desert. Get the rye patch, nv local hourly forecast including temperature, realfeel, and chance of precipitation. The area is located roughly 50 miles southwest of winnemucca, nevada, just west of rye patch reservoir in pershing county. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Fishing for bass has also been good but will slow with the coming cooler water. Rye patch state recreation area, nv 10day weather forecast. Best time of year to fish late march for walleye, early april and may for channel catfish and early may for wipers.
Weather conditions with updates on temperature, humidity, wind speed, snow, pressure, etc. In the same week the minimum temperature will be 17. Mar 19, 2016 at times there was not 15 inches between dead fish, said jim hawkins, park supervisor at rye patch reservoir. Bureau of reclamation along the humboldt river for. Western nevada fishing report nevada department of wildlife. At least five deaths in france have been reported due to the heat, vox reported, and people experienced widespread travel disruptions in france and britain. The reservoir was completed in 1936 and provides flood control and irrigation to the surrounding area, along with two smaller reservoirs on its eastern edge, the upper and lower pitttaylor reservoirs. Rye patch state recreation area in lovelock is rated 8. The rye patch state recreation area, designated in 1971, surrounds the reservoir. Everything you need to be ready to step out prepared. Exit 129 will take you to the main park entrance, dam and campgrounds. Rye patch, nv 10day weather forecast weather underground. Interactive map of rye patch reservoir that includes marina locations, boat ramps.
The dam is a major feature of the humboldt project. The area is located west of the rye patch reservoir, about 45 miles north of lovelock in pershing county. Rye patch reservoir simulated as a constant head boundary chd, using mean stage for ss model. The rye patch post office was in operation from june 1872 until november 1916. Open yearround, rye patch state recreation area is situated on a 22mile long reservoir that has 72 miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water surface when full. Looking at the weather in rye patch, united states of america over the next 7 days, the maximum temperature will be 34. Campendium users havent asked any questions about rye patch state park. Rye patch state recreation area on interstate 80 travel nevada. Histnry of rye patch state recreation area thousands of years ago the rye patch areas climate was cnlder and wetter than it is now. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for families with kids. As always, be respectful of private property and mining claims. Rye patch state recreation area weather forecast, nv. Rye patch, nv three day weather forecast accuweather. This is where youll find the parks boat launch and fishing area.
Be prepared with the most accurate 10day forecast for with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from the weather channel and. From winnemucca, drive south on i80 to rye patch exit 129 go west, over the dam and continue past the recreation area. Rye patch reservoir weather center offers current weather conditions, weekend forecast and moon phase calendar. Surface area of approximately 12,000 acres at full reservoir storage. Rye patch state recreation area, nv 10 day weather. The national weather service for rye patch, united states of america is reporting wednesday th may to be the wettest day in the coming week with around 0. Rye patch weather forecast, nevada, united states of. Rye patch dam and reservoir are on the humboldt river about 26 miles upstream from lovelock, nevada. Located 22 miles east of lovelock, nevada 46 miles west of winnemucca, just off of interstate80, on rye patch reservoir road. Todays and tonights weather forecast, weather conditions and doppler radar from the weather channel and. The dam, constructed in 193536 and enlarged in 1976, is 78 feet high with a crest length of 1,074 feet. Available data for this site click to hide stationspecific text waternow get.
Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a 22 mile long reservoir created by a dam on the humboldt river. Rye patch state recreation area in lovelock, nevada. Current conditions, warnings and historical records. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is rye patch which is approximately 0 miles away and has an elevation of 4,5 feet 2 feet lower than rye patch reservoir. The smaller of the two campgrounds in rye patch state recreation area, river campground is located right below the dam of the 22milelong reservoir.
Rye patch state recreation area weather forecast, nv willyweather. Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions. The grueling heat, that lasted from july 2126, wreaked havoc in places such as belgium, germany, and the netherlands. The pershing county water conservation district controls dam operations and reservoir storage, and the elevation is subject to drastic fluctuations. Humboldt river near imlay national weather service advanced. Access other maps for various points of interests and businesses. Rye patch state recreation area is a space around the rye patch dam and reservoir area of the humboldt river that is open to boating, fishing, and camping.
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. The district can be reached by taking the rye patch exit off interstate 80, then crossing over the rye patch reservoir dam, and turning north. Rye patch reservoir is located on the humboldt river in pershing county, nevada. Water was down 40 eet and ull o algae near the dam. Rye patch state recreation area lovelock 2020 all you. Thousands of years ago the rye patch area s climate was colder and wetter than it is now. Trout fishing has picked back up again with the cooler overnight temps. Rye patch state recreation area, nv weather forecast and. The dam was built between 1935 and 1936 to the west of rye patch station.
Metal detecting at rye patch, nv one of the best known areas in the us to metal detect for gold nuggets is the rye patch placer district in northern nevada. We stopped to check this place out for future camping trips. Rye patch reservoir fish report lovelock, nv pershing county. The rye patch reservoir is the centerpiece of a popular state park and recreation area, but its boat launch stands high and dry at least 15 feet above the water line. Best time of year to fish is late march for walleye. Rye, ny patch breaking local news events schools weather.
At times there was not 15 inches between dead fish, said jim hawkins, park supervisor at rye patch reservoir. Positioned 22 miles north of lovelock and 50 miles south of winnemucca, rye patch state recreation area is a recreationalists paradise. Largemouth bass reach up to 7pounds, smallmouth bass to over 3pounds, and spotted bass up to 4pounds. Change location start typing town, city, postcode or latlon, then select from list below. Rye patch state recreation area weather forecast updated daily. The sheer number of fish that died lead biologists to believe the fishery was a. With our good winter this past year rainsnow, rye patch state recreation area looked so beautiful with all the water. Examine a guide to recreational opportunities, rentals, real estate, hotels and cultural events in the water district of rye patch reservoir. The speed at which the level fell has stunned park ranger josh ivins, who took the job in 2010 when the reservoir was just 3 feet below of capacity. History of rye patch state recreation area state parks. Visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming and waterskiing, and fisherman delight in the available white bass, catfish, black bass and walleye. Rye patch weather forecast, nevada, united states of america. On the western shore of the rye patch reservoir, westside campground is the larger of the.
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