Little Walker River - Sonora Pass, CA

The Little Walker River, situated proximate to Sonora Pass in California's Eastern Sierra, is a prominent high-country trout fishery. This fluvial system, characterized by a diverse morphology of riffles, runs, and plunge pools, supports populations of stocked Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), resident wild Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), and limited occurrences of Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) in its upper reaches. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) implements regular stocking to ensure a reliable put-and-take fishery, while the more discerning wild Brown Trout necessitate a refined angling approach.

Fly fishing is the preeminent and most efficacious angling methodology. Nymphing with imitative patterns (e.g., caddis, mayfly, stonefly) is consistently productive in varied current regimes. Opportunistic dry fly presentations during active entomological hatches (e.g., Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis) demand precise, drag-free drifts. Spin anglers can achieve success with diminutive spinners and spoons. Optimal fishing periods span from late spring through autumn, aligning with the official trout season. Accessibility is facilitated by Highway 395, offering numerous riparian access points. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current CDFW regulations concerning bag limits and any area-specific gear restrictions,