Nevada

East Walker River below Rough Creek

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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.

Timing Evidence

Dawn low light is favorable.

Current Readings

Flow
229 CFS
Gage Height
3.56 ft
Water Temperature
Not available
Observation Time
Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 10293100 · Direct monitoring location

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

57°F

Feels like

52°F

Wind

2 mph N

Wind gust

2 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 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

  • Sat 1 AM

    Clear

    Temp 52°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

  • Sat 5 AM

    Clear

    Temp 47°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 3 mph

  • Sat 9 AM

    Clear

    Temp 56°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 2 mph

  • Sat 1 PM

    Clear

    Temp 77°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

  • Sat 5 PM

    Clear

    Temp 76°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 17 mph

  • Sat 9 PM

    Clear

    Temp 62°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 14 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Clear

    High 79°F / Low 45°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 22 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Clear

    High 77°F / Low 45°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 31 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Clear

    High 73°F / Low 47°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 9 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

Historical Flow

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Fishing Overview

East Walker River below Rough Creek, Nevada. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 10293100 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path (live discharge and stage; no live 00010).

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at East Walker River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 22, 2026

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

Fishery overview

The East Walker below Rough Creek is the Nevada trophy trout reach near The Elbow and Rosaschi Ranch. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 10293100 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. NDOW documents rainbow, brown trout, and mountain whitefish, with a catch-and-release artificial-lure section around Sweetwater Creek / Red Wash Creek. Distinct from West Walker at Hoye Bridge and from Mason Valley stations. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    NDOW East Walker: rainbow and brown trout. USGS 10293100 below Rough Creek. Distinct from Mason 10295000 and West Walker 10297500. Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Mountain whitefish are an NDOW game fish on some Nevada trout rivers and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID.

    Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    NDOW East Walker: rainbow and brown trout. USGS 10293100 below Rough Creek. Distinct from Mason 10295000 and West Walker 10297500. Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Mountain whitefish are an NDOW game fish on some Nevada trout rivers and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID.

    Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Regulated flow

Desert tailwater-influenced East Walker below Bridgeport Reservoir, Nevada public-access corridor around The Elbow / Rosaschi Ranch.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Dry flies
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Public fishing is documented by NDOW East Fork Walker pages. Rosaschi Ranch is a primary fly/lure access. The river is non-navigable; water adjacent to private land is private. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point.

Stocking information

NDOW stocks rainbow and brown trout on the East Walker; The Elbow is a stocking location. Wild recruitment also occurs. Confirm current official stocking on the NDOW East Walker page.

Official sources

NDOW CR 25-16: East Walker is open year-round with a 5-trout daily limit except the catch-and-release reach from 1/4 mile above Sweetwater Creek downstream to 1/2 mile below Red Wash Creek (artificial lures, single barbless). Do not copy Mason Valley warmwater limits onto The Elbow. Distinct from West Walker 10297500.

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

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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

Verified access notes and official resources for East Walker River below Rough Creek. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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