Walker Lake, nine miles north of Hawthorne, offers year round fishing of the giant Cutthroat Trout, water skiing, boating, camping, and just plain 'ole lounging around. Cutthroat Trout weighing over nine pounds are being caught with the average weight around 6 pounds. Several fishing derbies are held each year with hundreds of participants.Walker Lake, 20 miles long and 5 miles wide, is fed by Walker River and several small springs.