East Walker River Fishing Report

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA


by Truckee River Outfitters
8-21-2008
(775) 853-7368
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Water Conditions:
The water temps20are above 70 degrees. Please respect the fishery, DO NOT FISH until the water temps drop below 70 degrees. The water flow is at 91 cfs. The highs will reach the 90s by the end of the weekend. Look for the lows in the 30s to 40s.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
The warm water has made fishing slow. Head to Green, Robinson or the West Walker with dry dropper rigs. The fishing can be a kick in the pants.

Recommended Flies:
#18-20 WD-40 in Olive or Black, #18 Red Midges, #20-24 Barr's Trico Emergers, #18 Barr's PMD Emerger, #16-18 Bubble Back Caddis in Tan, #16-#18 Nori's Caddis in Brown and #18-20 Pheasant Tail
-DRIES-
Trico Spinner #20-22, Brooks Sprout PMD, #18, Hatchmaster PMD #18, Goddard Caddis #16-18, #18-20, Elk Hair Caddis Tan#14-18, Outrigger Caddis Olive #16 and Dave's Hopper #12-14

Guides Hint:
Please do not fish the Walker currently.



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8-4-2008
Water Conditions: The water is holding around 80 cfs. as of 7/27 Water temps are warm averaging around 70 degrees . When the water gets to 70 degrees please respect the fishery and DO NOT FISH HERE.The fish will eat because they have to , but they will not survive even the best release method. Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Due to high temps please do not fish here ....... Read More