Walker Lake is a natural lake located in Mineral County, Nevada, approximately 75 miles southeast of Reno. This 11-mile long, 5-mile wide lake sits in the Great Basin along the east side of the Wassuk Range. Once renowned for its trophy Lahontan cutthroat trout fishery, Walker Lake has undergone significant environmental changes over the decades. The lake is fed from the north by the Walker River and has no natural outlet except for absorption and evaporation. Walker Lake serves as an important stopover point for migratory birds traveling along the Pacific flyway and has deep cultural significance for the Walker River Paiute Tribe, whose ancestors relied on the lake's fish and bird populations for sustenance.