Fishing Season: April 29, 2023 - November 15 2023

East Walker River - CA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

58

Jim Elias's Tip of the Week

Water temps came down quite a bit in the past couple of weeks, do don't bother getting here early...

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Map of East Walker River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 10/27/23

Seasonably cold and dry the next 7 days with maybe a little wind here and there. Only two weeks to go until the Walker closes on the California side, so get it while you can.

Techniques & Tips as of 10/27/23

Euro Nymphing or big flies under the indicator. Stripping is also an option, just leave the full sink line in the car and stick to heavy sink tips.

Local Species Available April 29, 2023 - November 15 2023

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    Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

Jim Elias's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Elk Wing Caddis Tan 16
Chernobyl Ant N/A 12
Adams N/A 16-20
Bead Head Prince N/A 16-18
Albino Baron Wine 16
Micromayfly Olive 16-18
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph N/A 16-20
Higa's S.O.S. N/A 16-18
Copper Tiger N/A 16
Punk Perch Light 10

Elk Wing Caddis

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Description: About East Walker River

Tailwater of the Bridgeport Res. Along HWY182 toward Yerington

Nearest Airport:

Bryant Field Airport - Bridgeport, CA

Hatches:

I haven't been out here since I left for vacation and haven't spoken to too many people making the drive up. Most current information I could get a hold of was over a week old...

Best Stretch:

Miracle Mile

Best Access:

Just below the dam