*** CFF plans to have an informational booth at the Blake Jones Trout Derby from 11:00 am – 4:30 pm — come by and say hi to us! ***

Every year, nearly $10,000 worth of cash and prizes are awarded, including float tubes, rods & reels, gift certificates to local shops and restaurants, and more. The Blake Jones derby is a blind bogey format with categories for adults and kids of all ages. In addition to the blind bogey awards, there will be prizes for early bird registrations, biggest fish, and even prizes for those who choose to catch & release. Registration, weigh-in, and awards ceremony will be at downtown Bishop’s Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds. Fishing locations include Pleasant Valley Reservoir and the Owens River near Bishop. The Bishop Chamber will arrange for supplemental stocking of fish purchased from Wright’s Rainbows before the derby. “We want to make sure there are plenty of fish for everyone,” explains April Kress, Event Coordinator at the Bishop Chamber of Commerce. “The derby is a real family-friendly fishing event. In addition to the fishing contest, we’ll have information booths, educational displays, kids’ casting games, activities, and more,” Kress added.

BLAKE JONES TROUT DERBY RULES

• All fish entered must be caught on the day of the derby.
• Participants must catch and enter their own fish – up to five(5) total fish.
• All fish must be weighed in/ checked-in BEFORE 3 pm at Tri-County Fairgrounds – no exceptions.
• Prizes will be awarded beginning at 4 pm, winners must be present to claim prizes.
• All fish entered must be caught in waters that are open for fishing as indicated by CADFW Regulations.
• All participants must hold a current valid California fishing license.
• All CADFW regulations apply. If you are unsure of the regulations, visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations#freshwaterfishing