I just got back from 5 days out hunting at rye patch with a group of friends. Never been to the nugget shoot but have been to rye patch half a dozen times times. Ive done allot of nugget shooting and just got into the coin and jewelry side this dec. There are numerous locations in northern nevada where gold can be found close the surface, and is easily located. A prospectors expedition for gold nuggets in nevada. Northern nevada is also home to the states best known placer field for nugget shooting with a metal detector, the majuba or rye patch placer district. Zillow has 16 homes for sale in rye patch lovelock matching. The recreation area is located at the end of state route 401 rye patch road, which connects to interstate 80u. Rye patch, placerities, sawtooth, rabbit hole, and rosebud districts are the most productive for a prospector with a. The event is held within rye patch state park, and those participating in the rye patch nugget shoot use metal detectors to try and locate their loot. This is my first high banker and below is me putting in the first scoop of dirt. Aug 02, 2016 jen, the reno chapter of gpaa i think it is anyways is having the rye patch nugget shoot on saturday sep.
Nevada state parks is a division of the department of. The smaller of the two campgrounds in rye patch state recreation area, river campground is located right below the dam of the 22milelong reservoir. Rye patch nugget shoot the private party offer to sell button is offered as a service to our members. Nv, washington state, maybe northern california etc. This area is located west of rye patch reservoir near imlay, south of winnemucca in pershing county. Apr 16, 2018 i came out with a couple of different numbers, but my higher number was about. Rye patch nugget shoot 2019 rye patch nugget shoot to all interested parties the 2019 nugget shoot that was scheduled to be help sept. One of the best known areas in the us to metal detect for gold nuggets is the rye patch placer district in northern nevada. Known for its famous chevron gold, a unique form of. Hello all im out of boise id and plan on making a trip to rye patch nv for the first time in a few weeks with my minelab. Location is the rye patch state recreation area, 2505 rye patch reservoir road, lovelock, nv 89419 dates. This is the back road to rye patch just go down it about 12 miles and you will be in the gold fields.
Jun 08, 2014 gpaa of northern nevada reno announced the 2nd annual rye patch nugget shoot. September 2018 the rye patch state recreation area, gpaa of northern nevada reno inc. Oct 5, 2015 here are the pictures from the 2015 rye patch nugget shoot by the gpaa of northern nevada, reno, inc. I go to the rye patch dam area to hunt for gold with a metal detector. Also, has anyone tried their hand at dry washing there. Route 95 about 22 miles 35 km northeast of lovelock. Anyone else in the area care to team up whos maybe been there before and knows a little bit about the area. Known for its famous chevron gold, a unique form of crsyalline gold nuggets, rye patch has been mined extensively over the past several decades. Just be aware that northern nevada can have very volatile weather, and storms can blow in at any time.
One of our group snagged 18 little dinks with his 2300. Rye patch nugget shoot sep 15, 2018 detector prospector. It is located about 22 miles northeast of the town of lovelock, and is managed by the pershing county water conservation district. Just got back from rye patch yesterday and tahoe today. It is also sometimes referred to as the majuba placers due to its proximity to majuba mountain. I was the winner of the high banker that you donated. The area is located west of the rye patch reservoir, about 45 miles north of lovelock in pershing county. Gardening, nugget hunting, ham radio, and traveling. The reservoir stores water for the agricultural area surrounding lovelock, which is at the far downstream reach of the humboldt, near the humboldt sink. Rye patch, nv real estate rye patch homes for sale. The annual rye patch nugget shoot attracts visitors from across the country and across generations who enjoy metal detecting in the great outdoors. A great way to get out of the popup and explore rye patch state park is by making use of the hiking trails. New shooters can sign up at a multiplex shoot and the membership is free the first year.
The last action for this claim occurred on february 14, 2019. Late summer and early fall are the best times for white crappie. Rye patch gold corp q1 2018 results nugget shooter forums. The northern half of the state has many areas great for nugget shooting using a metal detector to find gold nuggets. Youre very welcome, tristan, hope you and dad had a great time at the rye patch. Probably the most wellknown gold district in nevada is called rye patch, or the majuba placers due to its proximity to majuba mountains. 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. New member in reno, nv friendly metal detecting forums.
Thats right, humboldt river ranches on the beautiful rye patch reservoir offers free use of their beautiful cabins for up to 60 days in a calendar year by simply being a property owner. Gerrys metal detectors is one of the top instructors in the field who uses, compares, tests, trains, sells and owns every model of. Positioned 22 miles north of lovelock and 50 miles south of winnemucca, rye patch state recreation area is a recreationalists paradise. Rye patch volunteer fire department is located in lovelock, nv. View a fire dept photo, logo, contact info, map, volunteer info, mission statement, fire equipment, firefighters and statistics. Majuba mtns rye patch placer district 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. Rye patch, nv about 45 miles south of winnemucca on interstate 80 is the turn off for rye patch. Gpaa of northern nevada reno is setup as an educational non profit to that end we post information in our. You exit go over the dam and maybe 14 mile past and turn left to exit the lake area. This last weekend my dad and i went to the rye patch nugget shoot in lovelock nv.
The district can be reached by taking the rye patch exit off interstate 80. Rye patch is very reputable and im sure worked heavily, but i still hear about nuggets being found there. Make sure you are prepared and equip your vehicle with the appropriate supplies when you venture into the desert. Sept 27th, 2014 10am 3 pm events page link this is a metal detectors type event held out in the middle of nevada. Whites electronics was lucky enough to attend the 2016 rye patch nugget shoot, put on by the gpaa, nevada parks department, and local. Digging up gold nuggets at rye patch, nevada raregoldnuggets.
Sep 23, 2016 whites electronics was lucky enough to attend the 2016 rye patch nugget shoot, put on by the gpaa, nevada parks department, and local organizations. We are planning on holding a 2020 nugget shoot at rye patch state park next year. Does anyone know if the people at the state park would know where any open land for prospecting would be. Jen, the reno chapter of gpaa i think it is anyways is having the rye patch nugget shoot on saturday sep. Encountered some of the worst mineralization ive had to deal with in tahoe and wish i would have taken my pi. Its magical in the fall and its where i got hooked on gold nugget detecting. Mining claims were never developed to any great extent.
Sep 15, 2018 2018 rye patch nugget shoot, rye patch state recreation area lovelock nevada 2505 rye patch reservoir rd, lovelock, nv 89419, saturday, 15. For more information on the rye patch nugget shoot, contact the reno prospecting and detecting club. Posted june 11, 2018 never been to the nugget shoot but have been to rye patch half a dozen timestimes. Gpaa of northern nevada reno makes no warranty on the items or has any further information. If you have not been to that area then i would encourage you to go and explore the vast expanses of terrain up there. I think there is some of that ore that is overburden and tossed to the side.
The 10 closest hotels to rye patch state recreation area. Well, the 2018 rye patch nugget shoot has come and gone, and as usual, jim and mathew from the nevada states parks, larry, marlene, and michelle from the gpaa of northern nevada reno, and glen and. Imagine owning a lot and having the opportunity to take friends and family to a cabin with no fees attached. Access to rye patch is relatively good during much of the year. Unusual rye patch nuggets gold nugget hunting nugget. The reno prospecting and detecting club holds an annual event known as the rye patch nugget shoot that brings people of all ages together for an old fashioned treasure hunt. A small number of ranches in the rye patch wash are the sites of the only activity still taking place in the area. I would like to take a trip out to rye patch and try my hand at a little nugget hunting. The area is located roughly 50 miles southwest of winnemucca, nevada, just west of rye patch reservoir in pershing county. Hotels near rye patch state recreation area, lovelock on tripadvisor. The majuba placersrye patch gold hunting pershing county.
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. Ask mitchel n about rye patch state recreation area. Breaking news gpaa of northern nevada reno is setup as an educational non profit to that end we post information in our breaking news section on issues that affect our community in mining along with teaching the general public how to locate gold and precious metals. Rye patch state recreation area is a 2,400acre 970 ha state park unit of nevada, united states, adjoining rye patch reservoir, an 11,000acre 4,500 ha impoundment on the humboldt river, and the smaller pitttaylor reservoirs. Sep 30, 2014 this last weekend my dad and i went to the rye patch nugget shoot in lovelock nv. This area is located west of rye patch reservoir near imlay, south of winnemucca in.
Rye patch state recreation area on interstate 80 travel nevada. The occasional lucky prospector can still find a gold nugget. When the reservoir is full, youve got more than 11,000 acres to swim, fish, and paddle in, along with 72 miles of shoreline for exploring. Northern nevada is one of the best places to find gold nuggets with a metal detector. Rye patch state re creation area 2505 rye patch reservoir rd, lovelock, nv 89419 september19th, 2015 10 am to 3 pm the nevada state parks rye patch, gpaa of northern nevada reno inc. Location rye patch state recreation area lovelock nevada 2505 rye patch reservoir rd, lovelock, nv 89419 celebrate nevadas mining history. The rye patch state recreation area, gpaa of northern nevada reno inc. Unmanned aerial services and firearms training on saturday, september 23 2017. Jun 03, 2016 i just got back from 5 days out hunting at rye patch with a group of friends. How to hunt for gold nuggets with a metal detector in nevada.
Largemouth bass reach up to 7pounds, smallmouth bass to over 3pounds, and spotted bass up to 4pounds. Well, the 2018 rye patch nugget shoot has come and gone, and as usual, jim and mathew from the nevada states parks, larry, marlene, and. Rye patch gold nuggets, prospecting, adventures, gold ore, nevada. Luckily, i managed to score the best but they are not your usual rye patch nuggets. Finding the elusive gold nugget, hunting, fishing and all outdoor stuff. To all interested parties the 2019 nugget shoot that was scheduled to be help sept. Rye, ny patch breaking local news events schools weather. Las vegas area parks, rye patch and cathedral gorge are closed. The gold placers at rye patch, nevada are well known by gold prospectors who hunt with metal detectors. The rye patch nugget shoot is a free metal detecting hunt put on by gpaa of northern nevada, reno detecting, and the nevada state parks department. Best time of year to fish is late march for walleye, early april and may for channel catfish, and early may for wipers. Gpaa of northern nevada reno announced the 2nd annual rye patch nugget shoot. Rye patch, placerities, sawtooth, rabbit hole, and rosebud districts are the most productive for a prospector with a metal detector. I have been to rye patch several times it is one of my favorite nugget spots.
Browse mls listings in rye patch and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. Humboldt river ranches rye patch reservoir cheap land. The rye patch reservoir is a reservoir on the humboldt river in the u. Rye patch was a ranching and mining area in addition to providing water for the hannapah mining district and for the town of tonopah. Catfish have gotten over 30pounds, walleye over 7pounds, and wipers are running over 10pounds. Secret to finding gold nuggets rye patch, nevada metal. Rye patch nv find a hunting buddy list all sponsors. More information about program scheduling may be obtained from either park staff or kiosks. Ownership and use of this claim is overseen by the bureau of land managements humboldt river field office under the serial number nmc1142070.
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