
Rye Patch Reservoir
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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Rye Patch Reservoir
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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Water Temperature
Current water temperature for Rye Patch Reservoir is 60°F.
Current Snapshot
Forecast: Thursday, May 1
Clear
Hourly Insights
Temperature
Precipitation
Wind
Sun, Moon & UV
Solunar Fishing Forecast
Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)
11:26 PM - 1:56 AM
7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
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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Water Temperature History
Trends for Rye Patch Reservoir
Current Temp
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
Wind Direction
358°
Pressure
1016 mb
Cloud Cover
0%
Visibility
30 miles
Daily Pressure Forecast


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