Our fisheries crews wrapped up three days of annual fish surveys along the East Walker River last week, and the results are looking great!

Using tote-barge electrofishing equipment, crews surveyed established sections of the river to monitor fish populations and assess the health of one of Nevada’s premier cold-water fisheries. Fish were identified by species, measured and weighed to help track population trends and overall health.

And the results? Great news!

Crews documented high numbers of healthy brown trout, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish and several other non-game fish species. Even better, multiple age classes were represented, indicating healthy fish populations across different age groups.

With favorable river conditions throughout 2026, the East Walker River continues to provide fantastic opportunities for anglers to catch quality fish in western Nevada