Fish Creek Ranch
Fish Creek Ranch is located approx. 20 miles South of Eureka, Nevada . Paved roads lead to with in a mile of the ranch headquarters. The Fish Creek portion is 2,597 deeded acres in one block surrounded by public (BLM) administered lands. The springs for the ranch is naturally produce approx. 6500 GPM. The are approx. 2000 acres of water righted land at Fish Creek.
The ranch has extensive improvements including 5 residences with 2-5 bedrooms each and from 1-3 baths each. In addition there is an office building which could have a living quarters, a cook house that can also have living quarters and a dorm/bunkhouse with 6 bedrooms. The buildings have had recent upgrades and are in good to excellent condition. There are multiple shops, and outbuildings that supply essential needs for the agricultural operations.
From a cropping standpoint several different types of irrigat...
From a cropping standpoint several different types of irrigation are used including; flood, hand-lines, and several different sizes of pivot's. The pivots currently are powered by diesel engines and electric single phase for the pumps which pump out of ponds and motor's to drive the pivots. Currently there are 6 pivots irrigating over 600 acres plus approx. 80 acres being irrigated with hand and wheel lines.
The ranch has been primarily used for cattle in most recent years and in conjunction with pasture use of the Bartine Ranch has been running approx. 350 head year long. The is much more opportunity to expand this capacity with pasture fencing and rotational grazing of pastures. The Bartine Ranch is 320 acres and it on Hwy 50 approx. 15 miles West of Eureka, Nevada. It has flowing well that is permitted for approx. 280 acres.
Eureka is the closest town with approx. 3,000 residents. The community has most services needed and has a medical clinic and a dental office. Schools are modern and there are good recreational facilities including an indoor pool.
The ranch is located in central portion of Nevada with Las Vegas approx. 4 hours to the South and Reno approx. 3 hours West
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