The East Walker River runs from the Bridgeport Reservoir into Nevada before emptying into Walker Lake. When conditions are right ,the eight-mile stretch from the reservoir to the California/Nevada border is considered to be some of the best fly fishing in the Golden State. There are also a couple popular fishing sections just across the border in Nevada.

Sweetwater Road, better known as Highway 182 follows the river, offering great access and making it an easy excursion from the fun and frivolity in Bridgeport. Much of the river north of the reservoir is also part of the East Walker River Wildlife Area and is home to not just trout, but to bald and golden eagles, prairie falcons, river otter, mink, black bear and migratory mule deer