West Walker River, Section 3 fishing

Common questions

What fish are at West Walker River, Section 3?

Fishing West Walker River, Section 3 is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 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 (Documented at Pickel Meadows alongside the stocked rainbow and brown trout), 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 3 stocked?

Last stocked September 6, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in July and September.

How do you get on West Walker River, Section 3?

Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Bridgeport, CA. Facilities include camping. An upper stretch near Sonora Pass, reached via Pickel Meadows (about a mile off Highway 108) or the Leavitt Meadows Trailhead. Highway 108 closes at Sonora Pass roughly November through late May, cutting off access.