There was some unfortunate news from the East Walker River over the past month. We understand that there was an event in and near Bridgeport Reservoir that caused a fish kill downstream of the dam. The CA Fish and Wildlife responded with an investigation and a suggestion of not fishing on the CA section of the East Fork Walker River. In communication with NDOW there were no observed fish impacts below the state boundary and the river remains open and fishing well.

Hypoxic (low oxygen) water can be lethal to fish populations but the condition typically is reversed by natural turbulence and riffles in the river channel. Seemingly the event’s impacts were reduced significantly as water neared the state boundary. Our staff and guides have fished the Rosachi area several times since the event, finding good to very good fishing conditions. We hope that the long term impacts on the CA side are minimal and short lasting.

If you make it to the Rosachi section and downstream expect good fishing conditions as we build into Fall. Most of the typical patterns are working with mid day hopper fishing being a ton of fun.

We have several Walker River days open on our guide calendar this Fall. If you are interested in fishing with us, please give us a call to grab one of these remaining dates.

Flies we suggest: Perdi-bomb, Firestarter, Jigged Pheasant Tail, Psycho May, Redemption PMD, OCD Caddis, Panty Dropper Hopper, Para Madam X