Humboldt River
Nevada's longest interior river flows west across the Great Basin past Elko, Carlin, Battle Mountain and Winnemucca, through Rye Patch Reservoir, and dies in the Humboldt Sink.
Weather at the Humboldt River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 290 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Humboldt Wells springs near Wells, Elko County, Nevada |
| Mouth | Humboldt Sink southwest of Lovelock, Nevada |
| State | Nevada |
Rye Patch Dam forms Rye Patch Reservoir in Pershing County.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Humboldt River in Nevada, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (40.603, -118.312) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (40.975, -117.740) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (40.474, -118.313) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Reese River Outfitters 54 Front Street, Battle Mountain No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Nevada: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗
Lakes on or near the Humboldt River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Humboldt River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey