Last stocked
July 26, 2026
Plants on record
1
Species recorded
1
Elevation
6,097.1 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at East Walker River?
- Fishing East Walker River is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 26, 2026. Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
- When is East Walker River stocked?
- Last stocked July 26, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in July.
- How do you get on East Walker River?
- Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Bridgeport, CA. The East Walker flows north from Bridgeport Reservoir's dam through the East Walker River Wildlife Area (about 1,400 acres of wetlands) before crossing into Nevada. CDFW's own wildlife-area page describes good access and trout fishing throughout the seven-mile stretch.
- Which lakes near East Walker River were stocked more recently?
- Robinson Creek (15.8 mi), West Walker River, Section 3 (17.1 mi), and Twin Lake Lower, Bridgeport (18.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Robinson Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, West Walker River, Section 3 is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Twin Lake Lower, Bridgeport is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Bridgeport, CA
- Shore access
- Yes
The East Walker flows north from Bridgeport Reservoir's dam through the East Walker River Wildlife Area (about 1,400 acres of wetlands) before crossing into Nevada. CDFW's own wildlife-area page describes good access and trout fishing throughout the seven-mile stretch.
Sources: wildlife.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , monocounty.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , calflyfisher.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , wildlife.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , monocounty.org, accessed September 23, 2026
How East Walker River is stocked
Robinson Creek (15.8 mi), West Walker River, Section 3 (17.1 mi), and Twin Lake Lower, Bridgeport (18.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Robinson Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, West Walker River, Section 3 is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Twin Lake Lower, Bridgeport is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Fish at East Walker River
Fishing East Walker River is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. The one plant on record is Mixed Trout.
Mixed Trout 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 1
- Last stocked
- July 26, 2026
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2026 | Mixed Trout | – | – | report |
Species found here
Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.
- Brown Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.
Nearest lakes
- Bridgeport Reservoir (7.8 mi, last stocked July 26, 2026)
- Little Walker River (14.6 mi, last stocked July 26, 2026)
- Robinson Creek (15.8 mi, last stocked August 23, 2026)
- West Walker River, Section 3 (17.1 mi, last stocked September 6, 2026)
- Twin Lake Lower, Bridgeport (18.1 mi, last stocked August 30, 2026)