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

Current and seasonal hatches on the West Walker River include Pale Morning Dun, Golden Stone, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

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

The West Walker River is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the West Walker River fishable today?

Live conditions for West Walker River are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

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24-Hr Pressure

23.1 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

62°FOvercast

Wind 13 mph23.1 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Mainly clear

71° / 44°

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Overcast

75° / 49°

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Overcast

73° / 56°

Thu

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Clear sky

77° / 47°

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?

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What should I pack?

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🪰 Hatch Calendar

West Walker River · June · Early Summer

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⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving

GOLDEN STONES (size 6-8) at peak when flows allow. PMDs (size 14-16). Caddis evenings. Post-runoff prime time.

PMDCaddis

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About West Walker River

The West Walker River is a high-gradient freestone stream in the Eastern Sierra, flowing through a steep canyon before merging with the East Walker near Coleville. Wild rainbow trout inhabit the upper canyon reaches, with better fishing in early season before summer low water. A scenic alternative to the nearby tailwaters.

Pale Morning DunGolden StoneCaddisBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Live CFS data unavailable — no confirmed active USGS gauge for this section. General season regulations apply. California Sport Fishing License required.