The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rye Patch Reservoir
Pershing County, Nevada · 12,000 acres (18.7 sq mi)
66°F water, level 4096 ft, windy Friday (25 mph S).
About Rye Patch Reservoir
Rye Patch Reservoir is a reservoir in Pershing County, Nevada, covering 12,000 acres. It was made by Rye Patch Dam on the Humboldt River. Rye Patch Reservoir on the Humboldt River is managed by Nevada as a walleye fishery.
From end to end it runs about 16.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 56 miles. The water sits about 4,130 ft above sea level. Lovelock lies about 22 miles to the south.
- Size
- 12,000 acres (18.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 16.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,130 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Rye Patch Dam, Humboldt River
- County
- Pershing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Rye Patch Reservoir
Anglers come to Rye Patch Reservoir for walleye. With the surface at 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:37 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rye Patch Reservoir
- Lovelockabout 22 mi south
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Questions about Rye Patch Reservoir
What fish are in Rye Patch Reservoir?
Rye Patch Reservoir holds walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Rye Patch Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Rye Patch Reservoir?
12,000 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rye Patch Reservoir?
Lovelock is about 22 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Rye Patch Reservoir today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rye Patch Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
