East Walker River
Lyon Co. · 45 mi · Class Riffles
85CFS/ 2.93 ft
Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 30–150 CFS · USGS #10293000
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Nevada Trophy Trout Water · Bridgeport Reservoir Tailwater
A premier Western fly-fishing destination known for trophy brown trout. The East Walker below Bridgeport Reservoir is a tailwater that produces some of the largest brown trout in the Great Basin. Cold, clear water through sagebrush desert makes this a wade-fishing paradise.
Trip sections
Bridgeport Reservoir to Nevada line — 10 mi, California trophy water
Nevada state line to confluence — 20 mi, desert canyon, best trophy browns
Outfitters
Ken's Sporting Goods
East Walker River fly fishing guides and gear, Bridgeport
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