Surface area of approximately 12,000 acres at full reservoir storage. Fishing season is year-round. Warm-water fishery with game species including white bass, walleye, white crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, brown bullhead, and channel catfish. Nevada State record walleye caught at Rye Patch.

Other points of interest are several old mine workings, with many specimens of chrysocolla, a striking blue-green mineral.

Directions: Located on the Humboldt River 26 miles north of Lovelock. Access is by paved road.

For more information, contact Rye Patch Reservoir - Rye Patch State Recreation Area, Star Rt. 1, Lovelock, NV, 89419, Phone: 702-538-7321

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Name: Leo	Date: 2008-03-22
Location: reno	E-Mail:
Water Teamp: 44 degree	Water Clarity: 1
Report: Fished all morning in shollows around south dam, looking for spawning walleyes or any bass bite. No takers. Finally caught three trolling 15-25ft of water on white cabelas walleye runner and yellow big "o".
Tips: Fish are not spawning yet. They should start is a couple of weeks as long as temp stays warm.