Fishing in the City - Eastern Sierra Area

Fishing and Outreach Events

Except on "Free Fishing Day", a California Sport Fishing License is required for persons 16 years of age and over when fishing.

Date Event Name Time Location
June 29, 2024 Trout Fest 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hot Creek Hatchery
121 Hot Creek Hatchery Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
July 6, 2024 Free Fishing Day   California
July 27, 2024 Snowcreek Kids Fishing Festival 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Snowcreek Resorts
2 fairway Drive, Mammoth lakes, CA 93546
August 31, 2024 Free Fishing Day   California
August 31, 2024 Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds
475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA 93514
September 7, 2024 Biodiversity Day - Exploring a Pupfish Pond 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Bishop Paiute Reservation Conservation Open Space Area
Parking lot, 351 Pacu Ln #200, Bishop, CA 93514
September 1, 2024 Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds
475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA 93514

You can also access fishing tutorial videos to fish on your own.

Volunteer

three children smiling, holding up rainbow trout
children looking through a magnifier at aquatic insects

We are seeking volunteers with an interest in:

  • Fishing
  • Fly Tying
  • Fly Casting
  • Spin Casting
  • Trout Cleaning
  • Trout Anatomy / Dissections
  • Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
  • Knot Tying and Rigging
  • Fish Printing (Gyotaku)
  • Trout Cooking
  • Aquatic Ecosystems
  • Ethical Angling / Regulations

The volunteer will assist with youth fishing events and must be willing to teach children.

If interested in volunteering, email Julia Cherenzia at Julia.Cherenzia@wildlife.ca.gov

Contact

Julia Cherenzia
Fishing in the City Coordinator
Julia.Cherenzia@wildlife.ca.gov
(760) 628-5244

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