Weber Reservoir Fishing Guides
A Walker River reservoir on the Walker River Paiute Reservation, fished under tribal permit for Lahontan cutthroat, rainbow trout and warmwater species.
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About the Weber Reservoir
Weber Reservoir sits on the Walker River above the community of Schurz, in the dry basin-and-range country of west-central Nevada. It is a modest impoundment by the standards of western reservoirs, but in a state with very little standing water it represents a meaningful fishery. The most important thing to understand before planning a trip is jurisdictional: the reservoir lies within the Walker River Paiute Reservation, and fishing it requires a tribal permit rather than a Nevada state licence. The Tribe manages access, seasons and harvest, and anglers should arrange permits through them in advance rather than arriving and hoping.
The fishery reflects the Walker River system it sits on. Lahontan cutthroat trout are the native trout of this drainage and the species that gives the water its regional significance, and rainbow trout have been stocked alongside them. Warmwater species have established themselves as well, with largemouth bass and channel catfish taken through the summer months and tui chub abundant as forage. How well the reservoir fishes in a given year depends heavily on how much water the Walker River is carrying, which in this basin is a function of Sierra snowpack far upstream and of the long-running water allocation questions that affect the whole system down to Walker Lake.
The USGS gauge at the reservoir reports stage and water temperature, and both are useful here. Stage tells you whether the pool is worth the drive in a dry year, and temperature matters because a shallow desert reservoir can become marginal for trout in high summer while remaining perfectly good for bass and catfish. Facilities are limited: this is undeveloped shoreline rather than a state park, and visitors should plan on bringing everything they need. Schurz is the nearest community, Hawthorne and Fallon are the nearest towns with services, and the surrounding country is empty enough that self-sufficiency is not optional.
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- 24 hours-0.02 ft → steady
- Storage5,359 acre-ft
- For the dateAbout normal for the date
Reading taken 1h ago at USGS 10301700, WEBER RES NR SCHURZ, NV. Elevation is the surface of the lake above the survey datum, not depth. Source.
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Access
Walker River Paiute Tribe - the managing authority; a tribal permit is required to fish here and should be arranged in advance.
Schurz - the community downstream on the reservation, the nearest point of contact.
Walker River inflow - the upper end of the reservoir, where the river comes in from the south.
Hawthorne - the nearest town with services, south toward Walker Lake.
Fallon - the closest town of size to the north.
Walker Lake - the terminal lake of the system, downstream and long affected by declining inflow.
Reno - the nearest city, well to the northwest.
Seasons
Spring: the best trout fishing of the year, with cool water and the reservoir typically carrying its highest pool after Sierra runoff.
Summer: hot and low, with trout fishing falling off through the heat while bass and catfish remain active.
Fall: cooling water brings the trout back on and the reservoir fishes well again for anglers with a permit.
Winter: cold, windy and lightly fished, with the pool usually at its seasonal low before spring inflow.
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Questions
What species can you catch on the Weber Reservoir?
Anglers target Channel Catfish, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tui Chub on the Weber Reservoir in Nevada.
Where can you access the Weber Reservoir?
Walker River Paiute Tribe - the managing authority; a tribal permit is required to fish here and should be arranged in advance. Schurz - the community downstream on the reservation, the nearest point of contact. Walker River inflow - the upper end of the reservoir, where the river comes in from the south. Hawthorne - the nearest town with services, south toward Walker Lake. Fallon - the closest town of size to the north. Walker Lake - the terminal lake of the system, downstream and long affected by declining inflow. Reno - the nearest city, well to the northwest.
When is the best time to fish the Weber Reservoir?
Spring: the best trout fishing of the year, with cool water and the reservoir typically carrying its highest pool after Sierra runoff. Summer: hot and low, with trout fishing falling off through the heat while bass and catfish remain active. Fall: cooling water brings the trout back on and the reservoir fishes well again for anglers with a permit. Winter: cold, windy and lightly fished, with the pool usually at its seasonal low before spring inflow.
Where are the fishing regulations for the Weber Reservoir?
Regulations change by season and section. Read the current rules on the Nevada agency site: https://www.ndow.org/fishing/regulations/