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Fly Fishing The East Walker River
California (Nevada)
The East Walker River is one of California's and Nevada's
better trout streams. It's a tailwater that flows from
Bridgeport Reservoir into the state of Nevada. Highway
#182 flows along the river where you will find several
access points. Special regulations help protect its trophy
trout from the dam to the state line. The river is known for
its huge brown trout that can grow up to 30 inches long. It
also has some huge rainbows.
There are numerous species of aquatic insects that
provide the trout plenty of food and hatch in big quantities
for the dry fly angler. There's also a good population of
bait fish that provide a substantial diet for the large trout.
Steamer fishing is excellent in this tailwater.
The releases from the dam provide water at a fairly
constant temperature and makes it possible for anglers to
fish the river during the coldest weather. Midges and
Blue-winged Olives provide some excellent action.
Seasons:
The release of water from the bottom of Bridgeport Lake
makes it possible for fly fishing the East Walker River any
time.
Spring:
Springtime can be tough when a lot of water is being
released in late Spring, but is great provided the flows are
acceptable.
Summer:
The flows are rather high during the summer and
fluctuate up and down. The fishing is usually marginal.
Fall:
Fall can be an excellent time. The Brown Trout spawn
during the fall months. The water levels drop and waders
have their fair share of fishing.
Winter:
Winter is mostly limited to Nevada. Fishing is usually good.
Fly Fishing Guide to East Walker River:
The methods and strategies you use to fly fish the East
Walker River strictly depends on the releases from the
dam. (Click Here To Continue)
California (Nevada)
The East Walker River is one of California's and Nevada's
better trout streams. It's a tailwater that flows from
Bridgeport Reservoir into the state of Nevada. Highway
#182 flows along the river where you will find several
access points. Special regulations help protect its trophy
trout from the dam to the state line. The river is known for
its huge brown trout that can grow up to 30 inches long. It
also has some huge rainbows.
There are numerous species of aquatic insects that
provide the trout plenty of food and hatch in big quantities
for the dry fly angler. There's also a good population of
bait fish that provide a substantial diet for the large trout.
Steamer fishing is excellent in this tailwater.
The releases from the dam provide water at a fairly
constant temperature and makes it possible for anglers to
fish the river during the coldest weather. Midges and
Blue-winged Olives provide some excellent action.
Seasons:
The release of water from the bottom of Bridgeport Lake
makes it possible for fly fishing the East Walker River any
time.
Spring:
Springtime can be tough when a lot of water is being
released in late Spring, but is great provided the flows are
acceptable.
Summer:
The flows are rather high during the summer and
fluctuate up and down. The fishing is usually marginal.
Fall:
Fall can be an excellent time. The Brown Trout spawn
during the fall months. The water levels drop and waders
have their fair share of fishing.
Winter:
Winter is mostly limited to Nevada. Fishing is usually good.
Fly Fishing Guide to East Walker River:
The methods and strategies you use to fly fish the East
Walker River strictly depends on the releases from the
dam. (Click Here To Continue)
| Type of Stream Tailwater Species Rainbow Trout Brown Trout (Wild) Size Small Location Eastern Sierra Nearest Towns Bridgeport Season Open Year-round Special Regulations: Yes, check for current regulations Access: Good but difficult in places Non-Resident License State of California State of Nevada Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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East Walker River
California
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Photo Courtesy of Gary Paepke
Photo Courtesy of Gary Paepke