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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
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, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Humboldt River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
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) ↗