Rye patch reservoir is a reservoir located just 21. Go metal detecting at rye patch state recreation area in nevada. Rye patch state recreation area in nevada is one of the. Northern nevada gold prospecting metal detecting for nuggets. This method is among the simplest and is quite popular with geology enthusiasts because it is fairly inexpensive and easy to do. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including catfish. Rye patch, nevada gold nugget hunting nugget shooter forums. We stopped to check this place out for future camping trips. Affiliation nevada state parks is a division of the department of conservation and natural resources. Visited some cool places and saw some beautiful country. Perhaps the best known goldfield in the united states is the rye patch area near imlay. Hit a patch of weeds, and found an old penny patch with 2 large cents. Nov 14, 2019 out of all great gold hunting destinations in nevada, rye patch state recreation area takes the cake. Rye patch nugget shoot sponsors 20 the private party offer to sell button is offered as a service to our members.
Im just looking for a heads up from anybody who knows the area. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Panning for gold or silver is a type of traditional, placer mining where gold or silver ore is extracted from a placer deposit using a pan. Rare claim in rye patch, nv gold prospectors association of. Cool video, when are you going to write a nugget hunting book. In northeastern nevada, wildhorse reservoir, traditionally a trout fishery, is also known as a great spot for yellow perch.
I just spent 45 years in alaska where i became pretty proeffecient in finding gold with metal detectors. The main rye patch nugget area located south to southeast of majuba mountain and east of rye patch reservoir is certainly among the best known, most popular and most heavily worked. Rye patch state recreation area in nevada is one of the best places to go metal detecting in the u. Rye patch is located 49 miles southwest of winnemucca. Company introduction to rye patch gold, nevadas newest gold producer. Im heading out to the rye patch in nevada for the first time and was wondering if there is anything i need to know. Great property located right next to rye patch reservoir and lassens meadows. Gpaa of northern nevada reno makes no warranty on the items or has any further. Access to rye patch is relatively good during much of the year. The area is located just west of rye patch reservoir, south of winnemucca near the small town of imlay, nevada. Find lots, acreage, rural lots, and more on zillow. The occasional lucky prospector can still find a gold nugget.
Are there any places that detecting is not allowed, claims. Jun 18, 2017 in this video i met a few friends from utah and went looking for gold in the rye patch area of northern nevada. Late summer and early fall are the best times for white crappie. I met you and your brother at the pizza joint at rye patch, a week or so back. Since the first discoverer charles dice, prospectors have found a lot of. Best time of year to fish is late march for walleye. Just be aware that northern nevada can have very volatile weather, and storms can blow in at any time. Rye patch gold nevadas latest gold producer youtube. Unlike other gold deposits in nevada and most of the country, the gold in rye patch was discovered pretty late, in 1938. Rye patch state recreation area state parks nevada state parks.
Metal detecting the rye patch, nevada with the xp deus. Catfish have gotten over 30pounds, walleye over 7pounds, and wipers are running over 10pounds. 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. 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. The area is located roughly 50 miles southwest of winnemucca, nevada, just west of rye patch reservoir in pershing county. In this video i met a few friends from utah and went looking for gold in the rye patch area of northern nevada. Well, check out this handy list of top 10 resources you will. Anyway, having lived in winnemucca for 12 years, and being into mding for more than 20 years, i explored many places in that area. The district can be reached by taking the rye patch exit off interstate 80.
Located a few miles west of rye patch reservoir and east of majuba mountain, this area was first discovered in the. I have heard a lot about rye patch nevada and now that we are retired the wife and i are thinking about taking a trip down there so i can do some detecting for nuggets. The rye patch reservoir is a reservoir on the humboldt river in the u. One of the best places in nevada to search for nuggets is rye patch state recreation area, northeast of lovelock. Rye patch state recreation area lovelock 2020 all you. Best time of year to fish late march for walleye, early april and may. Rye patch, nv real estate rye patch homes for sale. Use the park as a base as you explore the surrounding hills. A nevada fishing license is required buy online at. A prospectors expedition for gold nuggets in nevada. Positioned 22 miles north of lovelock and 50 miles south of winnemucca, rye patch state recreation area is a recreationalists paradise. In addition to going to the bureau of land management, you can visit the websites for the nevada bureau of mines and geology see resources and the nevada commission on mineral resources. Nevada nugget hunting gold detecting and prospecting. Browse mls listings in rye patch and take real estate virtual tours at realtor.
Local streams, reservoirs, and lakes yield a variety of species of fish including trout, crappies, bass and others. Rye patch maximum depth is 61 feet with an average depth of less than 30 feet. This area is located west of rye patch reservoir near imlay, south of winnemucca in pershing county. Metal detecting tips as we are going to rye patch this info. Rye patch state recreation area on interstate 80 travel nevada. Apr 08, 2018 i have heard a lot about rye patch nevada and now that we are retired the wife and i are thinking about taking a trip down there so i can do some detecting for nuggets.
This parcel sits on rolling terrain near rye patch in pershing county, nv. Bureau of reclamation along the humboldt river for flood control and irrigation for agriculture in the lovelock valley. This reservoir lies along the humboldt river, covering 11,000 acres when full. I only went to rye patch a couple of times, and really didnt see anything that i was interested in hunting. In nevada contact larry at 775 8427244 to donate gold recovery equipment. The area is located west of the rye patch reservoir, about 45. See a health warning from the department of wildlife on consumption of fish. Rye patch, nv mining claim higrading gold prospectors. Are there any places that detecting is not allowed. Gold prospecting in nevada gold panning travel nevada. Best time of year to fish late march for walleye, early april and may for channel catfish and early may for wipers. The gold placers at rye patch, nevada are well known by gold prospectors who hunt with metal detectors.
Tons of great fishing areas along the shore just a few minutes walk from the property. Rye patch gold metal detecting for gold icmjs mining. Prospectors from all over the country travel to this beautiful park within pershing county just to try their hand at hunting for gold. Gerrys metal detectors is one of the top instructors in the field who uses, compares, tests, trains, sells and owns every model of. The rye patch reservior recreation area charges a daily fee to camp. In nevada contact phil at 775 8831424 in california contact mike at 830 4567927 or larry at 775 8427244 all donations. Largemouth bass reach up to 7pounds, smallmouth bass to over 3pounds, and spotted bass up to 4pounds. The area is located west of the rye patch reservoir. If so, theres no better place to be gold prospecting than nevada.
The minelab gpz 7000 and the sdc 2300 are both proving to be superior detectors at rye patch. Whether you make your living ranching or mining or whether you enjoy the iconic landscapes of the west by horseback, offhighway vehicle. The area is located west of the rye patch reservoir, about 45 miles north of lovelock in pershing county. Commercial production is scheduled for q32017 with an annual. Search land for sale in rye patch lovelock matching. The annual rye patch nugget shoot attracts visitors from across the country and across generations who enjoy metal detecting in the great outdoors. Metal detecting is a long term commitment and takes mucho time and practice to master, if ever one can master it. Unprotected species like coyote and blacktailed jackrabbit may be hunted without a hunting license by both residents and nonresidents, but a trapping license is required to trap them. Apr 19, 2016 lovelock, nv is the closest hotels and its around 40 miles from goldfields of rye patch, nv. I would love to go with you, but i moved away from northern nevada 9 years ago.
The count on this area last month were lower than expected, considering the large water area and good food productions this summer. It is located about 22 miles northeast of the town of lovelock, and is managed by the pershing county water. Rye patch state recreation area travel nevada nevada. The majuba placersrye patch gold hunting pershing county. I have an opportunity to buy some claims that have been locked in since the 60s and so am looking to sell a few of my section 8 claims to help pay for these moreexpensive. Secret to finding gold nuggets rye patch, nevada metal. There were some recent discussions on another forum that must be shared with those that metal detect and prospect in rye patch, nv, please read the following summary and share with your clubs members and prospecting friends. Located a few miles west of rye patch reservoir and east of majuba mountain, this area was first discovered in the 1930s. Gpaa of northern nevada reno makes no warranty on the items or has any further information. Finding a spot of open ground anywhere around this area is tough to impossible. Rye patch, nv mining claim higrading gold nugget hunting. Known for its famous chevron gold, a unique form of crsyalline gold nuggets, rye patch has been mined extensively over the past several decades. Rye patch west of rye patch placer mines tonopah otteson turquoise mines 1 collector specimens from same city, 1 collector specimens from nearby locations wells hubbard basin petrified wood.
Oct 27, 2017 there were some recent discussions on another forum that must be shared with those that metal detect and prospect in rye patch, nv, please read the following summary and share with your clubs members and prospecting friends. Probably the most wellknown gold district in nevada is called rye patch, or the majuba placers due to its proximity to majuba mountains. Rye patch visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing and waterskiing on a 22 mile long reservoir created by a dam on the humboldt river. There were some recent discussions on another forum that must be shared with those that metal detect and prospect in rye patch, nv, please read the following summary and share with. Rye patch, placerities, sawtooth, rabbit hole, and rosebud districts are the most productive for a prospector with a metal detector. Section 8 is one of the most soughtafter sections in all of nevada. Affiliation nevada state parks is a division of the department of conservation and. Gold is found where it has been found before and it has been found at rye patch before. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, white catfish, striped bass, crappie, bullhead, walleye and breambluegill here. If there is a location that interest you, i would suggest a search on the lr2000 to see if it is claimed and if so try to reach out to the owner for permission. How to hunt for gold nuggets with a metal detector in nevada.
Northern nevada is home to the states best known placer field for nugget shooting with a metal detector, the majuba or rye patch placer district. So, you want to apply for nevada big game tags but you arent sure where to start. Tom and lina larry hanging out 2016 100 acres nice and spread out mikestill metal detecting after the event 2016. The annual rye patch nugget shoot attracts visitors. Dec 19, 2014 hi everyone, im new to the lower 48 states. Bureau of reclamation along the humboldt river for. Rye patch, nevada gold nugget hunting nugget shooter. Oct 01, 2015 the minelab gpz 7000 and the sdc 2300 are both proving to be superior detectors at rye patch. It is located about 22 miles northeast of the town of lovelock, and is managed by the pershing county water conservation district. Oasis in the desert this place was a big surprise to us. I have several 20acre placer claims in section 8 of 32n 32e in rye patch, nv right next to mt. I even put myself through two years of college with the gold i foundat the old price in the 80s.
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