The Walker River system begins in the Sierra Nevada’s in California and eventually cuts a path to the termination at Walker Lake in Nevada. The West Walker River is a nice trout fishery and the East Walker River is well known for the trophy trout fishing.
The East Walker River exits Bridgeport Reservoir and has an excellent tailwater fishery below the dam. The river then meanders through Nevada, maintaining the characteristics of a great trout fishery for numerous miles.
Flows And Weather
Rapids and Float Notes
The Walker River system isn’t known as a river for floating or float fishing. It does however offer enough flow to float during the higher water months. A canoe or kayak is ideal during lower water and a raft would work when flows are ample. Without a rafting culture, you will need to run your own shuttles. The river does have several parks and good public access points in Nevada, making floating entirely possible. You just might have the entire East Walker river to yourself in some areas.
River Specific Fishing Regulations
The river below Bridgeport reservoir has special regulations and functions as a catch and release fishery. Always check the regulations before fishing the East or West Walker River. The river also crosses state lines. You will need a California License and a Nevada License to fish both sides.
East and West Walker River Photos
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