Rye Patch Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Rye Patch Reservoir has Rainbow Trout, Wiper, Walleye, and Channel Catfish on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Wiper, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

April 25, 2025

Plants on record

8

Since 2022

Species recorded

4

Average size

4.4 in

Elevation

4,126.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Rye Patch Reservoir?
Fishing Rye Patch Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 3 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 29, 2024, averaging 9.5 in. Walleye was last stocked April 25, 2025, averaging 0.6 in. Wiper was last stocked May 20, 2024, averaging 0.3 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked May 23, 2024, averaging 5 in.
When is Rye Patch Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 25, 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2022, most often in April and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2025 it was April 25, 2025, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Rye Patch Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 4.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.5 in. Walleye average 0.6 in. Wiper average 0.3 in. Channel Catfish average 5 in.
Which lakes near Rye Patch Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Spaulding Pond (27.6 mi), James Kinney Pond (36 mi), Willow Creek Pond (59.7 mi), and Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir (66 mi) were stocked more recently. Spaulding Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, James Kinney Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Willow Creek Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.

How Rye Patch Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2025 it was April 25, 2025, about when it usually is.

Spaulding Pond (27.6 mi), James Kinney Pond (36 mi), Willow Creek Pond (59.7 mi), and Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir (66 mi) were stocked more recently. Spaulding Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, James Kinney Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Willow Creek Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Squaw Valley/ Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.

Fish at Rye Patch Reservoir

Fishing Rye Patch Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 3 of 8 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 8
Last stocked
October 29, 2024
Average length
9.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Walleye 2 plants
Plants
2 of 8
Last stocked
April 25, 2025
Average length
0.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Wiper 2 plants
Plants
2 of 8
Last stocked
May 20, 2024
Average length
0.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Wiper guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 8
Last stocked
May 23, 2024
Average length
5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 5002022
  • 600,0002023
  • 1,311,1382024
  • 1,000,0002025

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 25, 2025 Walleye 1,000,000 1 in report
October 29, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,458 9 in report
June 7, 2024 Rainbow Trout 8,880 9.3 in report
May 23, 2024 Channel Catfish 800 5 in report
May 20, 2024 Wiper 600,000 0.25 in report
April 25, 2024 Walleye 700,000 0.25 in report
May 18, 2023 Wiper 600,000 0.25 in report
March 14, 2022 Rainbow Trout 500 10.1 in report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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