Something fishy is going on almost everywhere in the Eastern Sierra! Plan your trip to your favorite Mono County fishing spot around this year’s derbies, events and festivals.
With the opening up of State regulations from Covid-19 most are excited to return to some sense of normal. For people and visitors of the Eastern Sierra that means world class fishing and some fo the Wests best fishing derby’s
Here is a list of planned Fishing Derby’s in Mono County Ca 2021-
May 1 – June 12: “Round-Up at the Lake” Spring Fishing Derby – Convict Lake. Cash prizes up for grabs; advance registration required. Contact Convict Lake Resort – (800) 992-2260 for more information.
May 29 -June 26 : Crowley Lake Perch Derby – Crowley Lake. Contact Crowley Lake Fish Camp – (760) 935-4301 for more information.
June 26: Bridgeport Trout Tournament – An open derby with several categories, funds generated from this event help provide more trout for Bridgeport Reservoir and the East Walker River. Contact the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation, Ray(760) 616-4214 or Ken (714) 227-0765 for more information.
July 1-31: How Big-Is-Big Fishing Derby – West Walker River. Sponsored by the communities of Walker, Coleville and Topaz, and the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce, the How Big is Big Fishing Derby runs for the entire month of July. No entry fee — just bring your fish in to the Walker General Store, and your catch will be weighed and recorded. Lots of prizes. Contact the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce for more information.
July 3: Free Fishing Day – Come and fish for FREE in Mono County! All regulations still apply and Report Cards are required — but Fishing Licenses are waived on this day (and again on September 4, 2021). For more information on Mono County fishing regulations, contact the California Department of Fish & Wildlife at (760) 934-2664 or visit the website for more information.
July 30: Bridgeport Fish Fest – Fishing derby, live music, family-fun event hosted by the Twin Lakes Resort. More updates on Facebook: Twin Lakes Resort
August 27 – November 12: “Ambush at the Lake” Fall Fishing Derby – Convict Lake. Catch a tagged fish at the Convict Lake Fall Fishing Derby Series and win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes! Contact Convict Lake Resort – (800) 992-2260 for more information.
September 4: Free Fishing Day – Come and fish for FREE in Mono County! All regulations still apply and Report Cards are required — but Fishing Licenses are waived on this day. For more information on Mono County fishing regulations, contact the California Department of Fish & Wildlife at 760-934-2664 or visit the website for more information.
September 26: Rush Creek Clean-up and BBQ – Silver Lake Resort. Contact Silver Lake Resort – (760) 648-7525 for more information.
October 29-31: Morrison’s Bonus Derby Weekend – Convict Lake. Cash Bonus Derby Weekend. Contact Convict Lake Resort – (800) 992-2260 for more information.
