What fish are at West Walker River, Section 2?

Fishing West Walker River, Section 2 is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 6, 2026. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (A native population occasionally caught alongside the river's heavily stocked rainbow and brown trout), Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), and Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is West Walker River, Section 2 stocked?

Last stocked September 6, 2026. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in July and August.

West Walker River, Section 2 fishing

Fishing at West Walker River, Section 2 is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Mountain Whitefish. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

September 6, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

5,223.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at West Walker River, Section 2?: Fishing West Walker River, Section 2 is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked September 6, 2026. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (A native population occasionally caught alongside the river's heavily stocked rainbow and brown trout), Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)), and Brown Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is West Walker River, Section 2 stocked?: Last stocked September 6, 2026. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in July and August.
How do you get on West Walker River, Section 2?: Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Walker, CA. A lower stretch of the West Walker near the communities of Walker and Coleville, with roadside access along Highway 395. Some banks cross private ranch land, so watch for posted signs. Best fished in summer and fall as flows drop.

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: Walker, CA
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No

A lower stretch of the West Walker near the communities of Walker and Coleville, with roadside access along Highway 395. Some banks cross private ranch land, so watch for posted signs. Best fished in summer and fall as flows drop.

Sources: monocounty.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , troutline.co, accessed September 23, 2026 , troutline.co, accessed September 23, 2026 , troutline.co, accessed September 23, 2026

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Fish at West Walker River, Section 2

Fishing West Walker River, Section 2 is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 5
Last stocked: September 6, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 6, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 23, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
August 2, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 26, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
July 19, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout : A native population occasionally caught alongside the river's heavily stocked rainbow and brown trout. (monocounty.org, accessed September 23, 2026)
Mountain Whitefish (monocounty.org, accessed September 23, 2026)
Rainbow 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)
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

Mixed Trout (5)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.