Nevada

West Walker River at Hoye Bridge

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Current Readings

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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 10297500 · Direct monitoring location

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

58°F

Feels like

50°F

Wind

9 mph W

Wind gust

13 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 54°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 11 mph

  • Sat 5 AM

    Clear

    Temp 50°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 3 mph

  • Sat 9 AM

    Clear

    Temp 57°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Sat 1 PM

    Clear

    Temp 76°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 15 mph

  • Sat 5 PM

    Clear

    Temp 73°F

    Chance 3%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 23 mph

  • Sat 9 PM

    Clear

    Temp 61°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 13 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Clear

    High 76°F / Low 48°F

    Chance 3%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 29 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Clear

    High 75°F / Low 49°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 35 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Clear

    High 74°F / Low 46°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

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Fishing Overview

West Walker River at Hoye Bridge, Nevada. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 10297500 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at West 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 West Walker at Hoye Bridge is the public Hoye Canyon trout reach near Wellington. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 10297500 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. NDOW describes a put-and-take rainbow/brown fishery with additional public access at Wilson Canyon. Distinct from the East Walker trophy identity and from Topaz Lake. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    NDOW West Walker: rainbow and brown trout at Hoye Canyon. USGS 10297500. Distinct from East Walker 10293100 and Hudson 10300000. Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only.

    Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    NDOW West Walker: rainbow and brown trout at Hoye Canyon. USGS 10297500. Distinct from East Walker 10293100 and Hudson 10300000. Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only.

    Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Regulated flow

Sierra-front West Walker below Topaz Lake storage, public canyon water at Hoye Bridge near Wellington, Lyon County.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

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

Access and Public Fishing Rights

NDOW: the West Walker is non-navigable; public access is concentrated at Hoye Canyon (about one mile above Wellington) and Wilson Canyon / BLM. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Hoye Bridge point.

Stocking information

NDOW stocks rainbow and brown trout on the West Fork. Confirm current official stocking on the NDOW West Walker page. Summer thermal refuge depends on Topaz releases; that is not a Flow threshold.

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · Nevada Department of Wildlife

    Stocked

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · Nevada Department of Wildlife

    Stocked

Official sources

NDOW CR 25-16 general trout limits apply unless a later special-rule notice says otherwise. Private land is extensive in Smith and Mason valleys. Distinct from East Walker catch-and-release water and from Topaz Lake. Confirm current rules.

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

Stocked trout river

Regulation Scope

West Walker River at Hoye Bridge / Hoye Canyon

Regulation Summary

West Walker at Hoye Bridge: NDOW Western Region general trout rules. Confirm current CR 25-16.

Target Species

rainbow-trout, brown-trout

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for West Walker River at Hoye Bridge. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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