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