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Updated January 8, 2026

BRIDGEPORT AREA WATERS— Lots of snow and bitter cold that has reduce fishing pressure significantly. The California side of the East Walker is closed to winter fishing, but the Nevada side is open. Check with Ken’s Sporting Goods in Bridgeport for the latest conditions and license information. No reports from the West Walker, but waters are stocked and should be fishing well until the canyon ices up in mid-winter.

Winter waters open to fishing in the Bridgeport area include the West Walker River, Robinson Creek, Green Creek, Virginia Creek, Buckeye Creek, and Little Walker River.

HOT CREEK—Snow has closed road access, requiring anglers to park at the winter closure gate and hike in.  Colder temperatures is helping to clear weeds and that’s good for drifting nymphs and connecting with wild trout to 18 inches.   

 UPPER OWENS, PLEASANT VALLEY RESERVOIR—Deep snow making access to the Upper Owens a challenge, requiring a snowmobile or difficult hike.  Some nice trophy snowbows being caught midday.

A few browns reported from Pleasant Valley Reservoir.

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