Walker River, West Fork fishing

Walker River, West Fork fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on a river section. Also recorded: Mountain Whitefish, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 6.4 times a year since 2022, most often in April and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

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Last stocked
November 2, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
34
Since 2022
Species stocked
2 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
9.4 in

Fish at Walker River, West Fork

2 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 26 plants · last September 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 11, 2026 · avg 9.3 in · 26 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last May 7, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 7, 2026 · avg 9.7 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Walker River, West Fork is stocked

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Fish stocked in 2022

12,131

Fish stocked in 2023

7,785

Fish stocked in 2024

10,300

Fish stocked in 2025

11,504

Fish stocked in 2026

8,503

Stocking history

Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 2, 2026Rainbow Trout1,26010 inreport
October 19, 2026Rainbow Trout1,2519.8 inreport
September 11, 2026Rainbow Trout2,4999.8 inreport
May 7, 2026Brown Trout2,0059.7 inreport
April 28, 2026Rainbow Trout2,01610 inreport
April 21, 2026Rainbow Trout9579.7 inreport
April 15, 2026Rainbow Trout1,0269.6 inreport
October 21, 2025Rainbow Trout1,2538.9 inreport
October 16, 2025Rainbow Trout52010.1 inreport
October 2, 2025Rainbow Trout72910 inreport
September 23, 2025Rainbow Trout1,1658.9 inreport
September 10, 2025Rainbow Trout1,3348.7 inreport
May 7, 2025Rainbow Trout2,1989.3 inreport
April 22, 2025Brown Trout1,7929.9 inreport
April 7, 2025Rainbow Trout2,5138.9 inreport
September 25, 2024Rainbow Trout2,2329.5 inreport
September 10, 2024Rainbow Trout1,2429.7 inreport
June 20, 2024Rainbow Trout1,4999.1 inreport
May 15, 2024Rainbow Trout1,4919.7 inreport
April 8, 2024Rainbow Trout1,9969.3 inreport
April 2, 2024Brown Trout1,8409.6 inreport
August 24, 2023Rainbow Trout1,2657.9 inreport
August 24, 2023Rainbow Trout1,7017.6 inreport
August 14, 2023Rainbow Trout3,0127.9 inreport
August 2, 2023Brown Trout7679.7 inreport
April 21, 2023Brown Trout1,04010.3 inreport
October 26, 2022Rainbow Trout2,2619.1 inreport
October 13, 2022Rainbow Trout1,8859.5 inreport
September 23, 2022Rainbow Trout1,50010.6 inreport
June 4, 2022Rainbow Trout5979 inreport
May 10, 2022Brown Trout2,0009.2 inreport
April 27, 2022Rainbow Trout1,6329.7 inreport
April 7, 2022Rainbow Trout1,2509.7 inreport
March 16, 2022Rainbow Trout1,0069.5 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Much of the West Walker runs through private land, and the river beside private property is private too. The main public site is BLM's Wilson Canyon recreation area on State Route 208, with primitive camping and a restroom. The river is usually wadeable November through early April.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you go.

Nearest lakes

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Common questions

What fish are at Walker River, West Fork?

Fishing Walker River, West Fork usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 26 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 11, 2026, averaging 9.3 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 7, 2026, averaging 9.7 in. Mountain Whitefish, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Walker River, West Fork stocked?

Last stocked November 2, 2026. It is stocked about 6.4 times a year since 2022, most often in April and September.

How big are the fish stocked at Walker River, West Fork?

Stocked fish average 9.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.3 in. Brown Trout average 9.7 in.

How do you get on Walker River, West Fork?

Facilities include camping and restrooms. Much of the West Walker runs through private land, and the river beside private property is private too. The main public site is BLM's Wilson Canyon recreation area on State Route 208, with primitive camping and a restroom. The river is usually wadeable November through early April.

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