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Walker Lake

Lake fishing  Nevada · 06:25 - 16:52

Walker Lake is a lake set in Nevada. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
57°
Fri
78%
58°
Sat
80%
61°
Sun
78%
66°
Mon
80%
66°
Tue
82%
65°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
54°F
Air temp
48°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
36.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 15:37–17:37

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:03–09:03 Major period 19:03–21:03 Minor period 01:00–02:30 Minor period 13:36–15:06

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

02:00
48°
03:00
48°
04:00
47°
05:00
46°
06:00
44°
07:00
44°
08:00
45°
09:00
47°
10:00
49°
11:00
51°
12:00
53°
13:00
54°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
74%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
17%
Active through the night, off season.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
14%
Active through the night, off season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Several lakes are known as Walker Lake:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Walker Lake?

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Walker Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Walker Lake?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Walker Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 81%.