Fishing Report - March 22, 2026

The California side of the EW is closed for Winter, just the Nevada side is open now. The flows on the EW have still been fluctuating quite a bit but they have been staying at very fishable levels. Today it's running at about 151cfs. We've been getting mostly good reports from down there, a few poor reports here and there but mostly good. Most anglers are reporting getting into 5 to 15 fish per day with some fish taping into the low 20's. Most of the good reports have been from anglers fishing nymphs like stoneflies, prince nymphs, pheasant tails, olive caddis patterns, wd-40's and hare's ears. We haven't heard much about streamers lately. The stoneflies are starting to become pretty active so it might be a good time to try a dry/dropper rig as well. 

We have had good reports from the ranch this past week with anglers reporting a dozen or more fish per half day with some up to around 22 inches. Much of the same patterns that are working on the Rosachi section will also work on the Sceirine section. We are starting to get quite a few calls for time on the ranch so if you're interested in booking some time out there try to give us a call well ahead of time. 

March 23, 2026

Went to check out the pond today and unfortunately there's not enough water in it to fish at this time. We'll see if we can get some water diverted into it and see how the fish are doing at that time. We'll keep you posted when we have any new information. 

Closed for Winter, opening day will be April 25, 2026

Closed for Winter, opening day will be April 25, 2026

Closed for Winter, opening day will be April 25, 2026

The West is open for catch and release barbless fishing for the Winter months, we haven't had any news from up there lately but if/when we do we'll pass it on!

Closed for Winter, opening day will be April 25, 2026

Ken’s Hours as of November 16, 2025: 9am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday - Closed Sunday & Monday 

April 25, 2026 - Fishing Season Opener!!

May 24, 2026 - Range Cleanup Day - Bridgeport Gun Club Rifle Range - 10:00am

June 1, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

June 8, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

June 13, 2026 - Bridgeport Gun Club Annual Gun Rights Dinner - Bridgeport                              

                           Elementary School - 5:00pm

June 14, 2026 - Albert Pegorare Memorial Trap Shoot - Gun Club Trap Range - 10:00am

June 22, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

June 27, 2026 - Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation annual Fishing Derby

June 28, 2026 - 4th Annual Green Hornet Invitational Fishing Derby

June 29, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

July 3,4, 2026 - Bridgeport Ranch Rodeo - Centennial Livestock Arena

July 3, 2026 - 4th of July Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 9:00am

July 11, 2026 - Cheese & Wine Tasting - Bridgeport Barns & Terrace - 6:00pm

July 13, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

July 20, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

July 27, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

Aug. 3, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

Aug. 10, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

Aug. 17, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

Aug. 24, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

Aug. 31, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

Sept. 1, 2026 - Dove Season Opener

Sept. 7, 2026 - Monday Night Trap Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range - 4:00pm

Sept. 13, 2026 - Pre Thanksgiving Prize Shoot - Bridgeport Gun Club Trap Range                                10:00am - Last Shoot of the Year

Sept. 20, 2026 - Range Clean Up Day - Bridgeport Gun Club Rifle Range - 10:00am

Waters that are open to fishing in the Winter months:

Robinson Creek (downstream from Lower Twin Lake) and the West Walker River, open for catch and release, barbless hook fishing.

East Walker River - Nevada, Rosachi and Sceirine sections, catch and release, single barbless hooks. 

Topaz Lake

Virginia Creek, Buckeye Creek, Green Creek, Little Walker River - no special regulations. 

California Boater Card

I had a customer call today asking if they needed a California Boater Card if they are not a resident of California, I didn't know the answer at the time but I looked it up, here is the wording in the FAQ section of www.californiaboatercard.com : 

According to California law the following persons are not required to have a boater card to operate a motorized vessel on California waterways:

• A person operating a rental vessel.
• A person operating a vessel while under the direct supervision of a person 18 years of age or older who is in possession of a California Boater Card.
• A person who is a resident of a state other than California who is temporarily operating a vessel in California for less than 60 days and meets the boating requirements, if any, of his/her state.
• A person who is a resident of a country other than the United States who is temporarily operating a vessel in California for less than 90 days and meets the boating requirements, if any, of his/her country.
• A person operating a vessel in an organized regatta or vessel race, or water ski race.
• A person who is in possession of a current commercial fishing license.
• A person who is in possession of a valid marine operator license, for the waters upon which the licensee is operating, issued by the United States Coast Guard, or who is in possession of a valid certificate issued pursuant to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended.
• A person who has successfully completed a boating course approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Post.

Hope this helps clear up some questions!