What flies are hatching on the East Walker River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the East Walker River include Midge, Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the East Walker River?

The East Walker River is running at 205 CFS at the East Walker River near Mason, NV gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the East Walker River fishable today?

Yes — East Walker River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 205 CFS at the East Walker River near Mason, NV gauge.

East Walker River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

East Walker River — East Walker River near Mason, NV

Fishable

205CFS

Discharge

4.20ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 34 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.4 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

62°FMainly clear

Wind 8 mph25.4 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Partly cloudy

84° / 51°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

79° / 56°

Wed

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Overcast

72° / 50°

Thu

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Overcast

78° / 54°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 205 CFS · Caddis return

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's East Walker River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

East Walker River · September · Early Fall

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Caddis return, BWO, Terrestrials tapering

Blue-Winged OliveCaddisTerrestrials

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About East Walker River

A remote, high-desert tailwater flowing below Bridgeport Reservoir (in California) into Nevada's Walker River basin. The East Walker is famous for trophy brown trout — fish over 20 inches are common, with specimens exceeding 5 lbs not unusual for skilled anglers. Cold dam releases maintain year-round trout habitat in an otherwise arid landscape. Access requires more commitment than most Nevada streams, which keeps pressure relatively light and fish less educated.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisPale Morning DunHopper

Regulations

Nevada Fishing License required. Check NDOW for current East Walker River special regulations — artificial-only and size limit restrictions are common on trophy sections. Regulations vary by section; confirm at ndow.org before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish East Walker River with more confidence.