Nevada
East Walker River below Rough Creek
Location Snapshot
East Walker River below Rough Creek is a western Nevada tailwater reach below Bridgeport Reservoir in arid high-desert country. Brown trout are the defining target, with rainbow trout adding another established coldwater opportunity.
Current River Rating
Fair · 52
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 130 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.01 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10293100 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
50°F
Wind
8 mph SE
Wind gust
21 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 43°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 7 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 21 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 40°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 63°F / Low 42°F
Chance 50%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 28 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Heavy rain
High 57°F / Low 38°F
Chance 83%
Precip 0.46 in
Max gust 17 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 53°F / Low 42°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The East Walker below Rough Creek leaves Bridgeport Reservoir on the Sierra slope in Nevada, and rainbow trout and brown trout are in that water.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at East Walker River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Lyon, Nevada
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Lyon
Management Category
Trophy trout river
Regulation Scope
East Walker River below Rough Creek / The Elbow–Rosaschi.
Regulation Summary
East Walker below Rough Creek: NDOW East Walker special catch-and-release section plus general trout limits. Confirm current CR 25-16.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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