California Fishing Reports ยท Eastern Sierra Region
The West Walker runs along US-395 through Walker Canyon, with rainbows and browns in fast pocket water.
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Wind forecast
West Walker River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge near Coleville reads around 40 cfs, low and clear.
Nymph the pockets with small mayflies. Many Sierra waters have seasonal closures in mid-November, so check the regulations.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Walker Canyon, bring: Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #16-18, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
West Walker River details
| Access | Pullouts along US-395 through Walker Canyon. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,500 to 6,500 ft |
| Nearest town | Walker, California |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbow and brown trout |
| Regulations | Statewide trout rules apply unless posted, and some waters have special seasons. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the current rules. A California sport fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest campgrounds along US-395 |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Busy highway. Park carefully. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Caddis and dries.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
Take US-395 north from Bridgeport toward Walker and Coleville.