Rye Patch Reservoir

Rye Patch Reservoir

Lovelock, Pershing County, NV
17mi²
1257.00ft
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Lake Information

Open year-round, Rye Patch State Recreation Area is situated on a 22-mile long reservoir that has 72 miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water surface when full. Visitors enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming and water-skiing, and fisherman delight in the available white bass, catfish, black bass and walleye. Trails around and throughout the park make it easy to enjoy the waterfowl and wildlife that abound, including hawks, eagles, owls, great egrets, antelope, deer and fox. The park also serves as a popular base camp for off-road vehicles, ghost town exploration and gold prospecting.

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Current Conditions

65°F°
Feels like 65°F°
Clear
Today's High
72°F°
Today's Low
38°F°

Water Temperature

60°F
Updated: (Apr 30)
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Current water temperature for Rye Patch Reservoir is 60°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind8 mph NNE (Gust 11 mph)
Pressure
29.93 inHg
Visibility41 mi
Humidity23%
Cloud Cover6%

Forecast: Thursday, May 1

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
45°F°
10 AM
58°F°
1 PM
68°F°
4 PM
72°F°

Temperature

High
72°F°
Low
38°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

6mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
13mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed9 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:51 PM
Sunset2:49 AM
Moon PhasewaxingCrescent
Max UV Index9 (Very High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
2/5

Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

11:26 PM - 1:56 AM

7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Minor Times (Good)

3:17 PM - 4:47 PM

7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Outlook for Thursday at Rye Patch Reservoir

Expect temperatures ranging from 38°F to 72°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 6 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 13 mph. The maximum UV index will be 9 (Very High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 11:26 PM and 7:00 AM, or try the minor windows near 3:17 PM and 7:00 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Rye Patch Reservoir.

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May 1st 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
1257 ft
Area
17 mi²
Coordinates
40.474, -118.312

Weather Forecast

Thursday

72°F
38°F

Friday

77°F
47°F

Saturday

61°F
47°F

Sunday

56°F
42°F

Monday

63°F
41°F

Tuesday

64°F
42°F

Wednesday

71°F
46°F

Thursday

75°F
52°F

Friday

72°F
54°F
Thursday - 5/1/2025
72°F
38°F
12am
50°F
60°F
29.99 hPa
5 mph
N
G: 7 mph
2am
46°F
60°F
30.00 hPa
7 mph
N
G: 11 mph
4am
42°F
60°F
30.02 hPa
6 mph
N
G: 9 mph
6am
39°F
60°F
30.02 hPa
6 mph
N
G: 9 mph
8am
49°F
60°F
30.03 hPa
7 mph
N
G: 12 mph
10am
58°F
60°F
30.02 hPa
8 mph
N
G: 11 mph
12pm
65°F
60°F
30.00 hPa
6 mph
NW
G: 10 mph
2pm
69°F
60°F
29.94 hPa
5 mph
NW
G: 10 mph
4pm
72°F
60°F
29.89 hPa
6 mph
NNW
G: 10 mph
6pm
71°F
60°F
29.87 hPa
8 mph
N
G: 11 mph
8pm
64°F
60°F
29.87 hPa
7 mph
N
G: 11 mph
10pm
59°F
60°F
29.89 hPa
5 mph
N
G: 8 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Rye Patch Reservoir

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

39°F

On Nov 17

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

60°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (78°F).
  • Coolest avg: November (43°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: June → July (+9°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-17°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm0481216

Wind Direction

358°

Pressure

1016 mb

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

30 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFri0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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