Eastern Sierra Classroom Aquarium Education Program (CAEP)

Serving Inyo and Mono Counties

Overview

Classroom Aquarium Education Program (CAEP), is a science program for grades K-12. Through hatching and raising trout and other related hands-on classroom activities, students gain a direct understanding of the importance of aquatic environments, the delicate balance required to sustain California’s fisheries and aquatic habitats, the diversity present in their community and the impact their individual actions can have on these vital resources.

Learn more about the Classroom Aquarium Education Program

Get Involved

Please Note: CAEP is currently on hiatus in Region 6 North, pending staffing changes. We look forward to offering the program to interested teachers in the future.

Teacher Workshops

Completion of a free teacher workshop is a required for all new teachers, and for any returning teachers who haven't participated in 3 years or more. These workshops must be completed before applying for eggs. Successful completion of any workshop will certify you to raise state-protected fish in your classroom.

Teacher Training Schedule for the 2025/26 School Year

  • Inyo County - Training TBD, program on hiatus
  • Mono County - Training TBD, program on hiatus

Contact

Nick Buckmaster - Nick.Buckmaster@wildlife.ca.gov

Bishop Field Office
787 North Main Street, Suite 220
Bishop, CA 93514

Sport Fish Restoration

Inland Deserts Region (Region 6)
Regional Manager: Heidi Calvert
3602 Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite C-220
Ontario, CA 91764
AskRegion6@wildlife.ca.gov