West Walker River (CA) - Walker, CA

River Information
Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
The West Walker River, within the vicinity of Walker, California, is a highly significant and accessible freestone trout fishery. Characterized by a classic fluvial morphology encompassing riffles, runs, and pools, this section sustains robust populations of stocked Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and naturally reproducing wild Brown Trout (Salmo trutta). The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) implements regular stocking programs to bolster Rainbow Trout numbers, ensuring a reliable put-and-take fishery, while the more discerning wild Brown Trout offer a challenging pursuit.
Angling methodologies are comprehensive. Conventional bait presentations and spin casting with diminutive spinners and spoons are consistently efficacious for stocked trout. Fly fishing, however, is exceptionally productive for both wild and hatchery-reared fish. Nymphing with imitative patterns (e.g., Prince Nymph, Copper John, caddis, stonefly) is a primary technique, complemented by opportunistic dry fly presentations during entomological hatches (e.g., Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis) that demand precise, drag-free drifts. Optimal fishing periods span from late spring through autumn, aligning with the open trout season. Accessibility is facilitated by Highway 395, providing extensive riparian access. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current CDFW regulations concerning bag limits and any area-specific provisions, ensuring compliance with established conservation protocols for this vital Eastern Sierra resource.
Angling methodologies are comprehensive. Conventional bait presentations and spin casting with diminutive spinners and spoons are consistently efficacious for stocked trout. Fly fishing, however, is exceptionally productive for both wild and hatchery-reared fish. Nymphing with imitative patterns (e.g., Prince Nymph, Copper John, caddis, stonefly) is a primary technique, complemented by opportunistic dry fly presentations during entomological hatches (e.g., Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis) that demand precise, drag-free drifts. Optimal fishing periods span from late spring through autumn, aligning with the open trout season. Accessibility is facilitated by Highway 395, providing extensive riparian access. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current CDFW regulations concerning bag limits and any area-specific provisions, ensuring compliance with established conservation protocols for this vital Eastern Sierra resource.
West Walker River (CA) Whoppers
Species | Weight | Date | Report |
Rainbow Trout | 6 lbs. 12 oz. | 8-27-2016 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 6 lbs. 8 oz. | 8-03-2021 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 6 lbs. 8 oz. | 7-17-2022 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 6 lbs. 7 oz. | 7-18-2022 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 6 lbs. 7 oz. | 8-02-2023 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 6 lbs. 1 oz. | 7-20-2022 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 6 lbs. | 7-25-2022 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 5 lbs. 14 oz. | 7-12-2022 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 5 lbs. 12 oz. | 7-05-2024 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 4 lbs. 7 oz. | 7-20-2021 | View Report |
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
6-15-2025 | Flows have started to come down We haven’t heard much from the West lately... more » |
Jim Reid |
6-1-2025 | It’s a little hit and miss It sounds like most days the West is... more » |
Jim Reid |
5-25-2025 | It’s a little hit and miss up there It sounds like most days the West is... more » |
Jim Reid |
5-18-2025 | Some of the rapid areas were a little high but the calmer stretches looked pretty good Haven’t heard much news from the West lately... more » |
Kens Sporting Goods Staff |
5-11-2025 | Have heard that it has been intermittently high and dirty We haven’t had much for reports on the... more » |
Kens Sporting Goods Staff |
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