East Walker River Report

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Troutfitter

by The Trout Fitter Staff
2-19-2021
Website

Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions:  Poor

Flows are at 21 cfs as of  2/12

Fishing conditions and Hatches: Poor-Fair

Fishing has been fairly slow on the East Walker River but people are catching fish. The best window of activity has been mid-day through the early afternoon. Subsurface midge and mayfly patterns have been the most productive. Dead drifting streamers has been fairly productive. Focus your efforts on the slowest water you can find.

Recommended Flies

 DRIES:   | Mother Shucker #22-24 | E/C Caddis #14-18 | Banshee Caddis #16-18 | Sparkle Flag Black #20-22

NYMPHS: Prince Nymph #12-16| Dead Drift Crayfish #8 | Bottom Roller Psycho #10-12 | Copper Zebra #16-22 | T's Stone Drummond Light #8-10 | JuJu Baetis #22-24 |  Glass Bead Micro May Olive #22-24 | S&M Nymph #20-22

STREAMERS: Meat Whistle | Sculpzilla | Hornberg #10-14 | Belly Scratcher Minnow Chub #2 | Bank Robber Sculpin #2 | Punk Perch Light #10-14




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, February 19th, 2021
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Report
Owens River - Lower: Lower Owens River Report

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, February 12th, 2021
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Report
Owens River - Lower: Lower Owens River Report
East Walker River (CA): Esat Walker River Report