Crowley Fish Foundation

Blake Jones Trout Derby
2026-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
*** 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

Juniors Bug Sling Off
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00
We’re excited to announce the first Trout Rodeo “Juniors Bug Sling Off,” which is a Youth Clinic and Fly Fishing Derby at the 2026 Trout Rodeo!! (Conducted as a collaboration between the Crowley Fish Foundation – CFF and the Southwest Council of Fly Fishers International – SWCFFI)

We’ll be teaching kids ages 10 to 18 the basics of fly fishing in a round-robin clinic on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026.

Flyfishing Equipment and Basic Knots

Casting a Fly Rod

Entomology (Bugs) and Matching Flies

Fly Tying

After the clinic, the young anglers will head to a local stream to test their new skills and knowledge while fishing for local trout! We’ll be coaching the young slingers streamside. Afterwards, there will be recognition and awards, including prizes for First Fish, Biggest Fish, and Most Fish. The awards will be a set of trout flies and a fly box.

Registration: Please contact Carl Crawford at youth@swcffi.org to registerParent Responsibilities

Participating anglers aged 16 and older must have a valid CA fishing license on the day of the event!

Parents, we’ll need your help and cooperation! We ask that you attend to supervise your kids during the festivities, and you are responsible for transporting them to and from the fishing location.

We will supply all the required fishing gear. Registration is limited to 15 youth anglers. The entry fee is $10.

Each participant must dress appropriately for the weather and MUST wear protective eyewear or sunglasses!

A signed liability release form is required from each participant.

Bishop Trout Rodeo
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Tri County Fairgrounds, 475 Sierra St,, Bishop, California, 93514

Owens River Clean Up
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Pleasant Valley Campground, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
The California Waterfowl Association Owens River 11th Annual Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025. This is the eleventh consecutive year of this fantastic event. Put it on your calendar, and plan to be in Bishop, California for the fall colors, and to give back to one of the Eastern Sierra’s blue-ribbon fisheries and its surrounding areas.
All volunteers meet at the Pleasant Valley Campground at 8AM on the morning of Saturday, November 1. Coffee and baked goods will be offered to all volunteers. Representatives from important conservation and fishing groups will be present. This is also a great social event. Volunteers are handed trash bags, then divide and conquer to help clean up throughout the valley. Participants reconvene at noon for a lunch of Subway sandwiches, chips, cookies, and cold drinks. There is a free raffle for participants. Event organizer Chris Leonard will take any swag that anyone would like to donate for the raffle. Food and beverages are sponsored by contributing organizations and casting clubs. This event doesn’t happen without the selfless support of sponsors. There are many contributors, and no gift large or small goes unnoticed. If you’d like to help sponsor the event and/or donate swag for the raffle, please reach out to event organizer Chris Leonard at 818.288.3271. Questions can also be directed to Chris Leonard.
No RSVP to participate is required. Just spread the word, show up, and bring family and friends. Remember, safety first the day of the event! A big thank you goes out to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for granting permission to have the organized event.

Crowley Lake Foundation featured by Skippable News
2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNh_wOAy0jw
CFF board member Chris Leonard was interviewed by Skippable News regarding what CFF is doing, CFF’s obtaining 501(c)(3) status, why CFF is involved with the annual Owens River Cleanup, and more.

Community Fly Tying Workshop
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-27 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Bishop Country Club, 1325 US-395, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Members of the Crowley Fish Foundation will be organizing a fly tying workshop for anyone who wants to attend. These are great family events. All ability levels are welcome. These workshops will be held from 5:00PM-6:30PM at the Bishop Country Club. Please email Jarett Coons to RSVP. jcz.coons@gmail.com

Tribal Youth Fly Tying Workshop
2025-05-20 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-04 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-02-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center, 2300 W Line St,, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Members of the Crowley Fish Foundation will be organizing a fly tying workshop for Bishop Paiute Tribal Youth between 10 and 15 years old. These workshops will be held from 5:00PM-6:30PM at the Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center. Please visit this link to sign up.

2025 Crowley Lake Challenge
2025-04-26 - 2025-06-29 | Crowley Lake, 1149 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, 93546
The 2025 Crowley Lake Challenge is a free, online fishing event hosted through the Angler’s Atlas website and MyCatch app (available on iOS and Android). Anglers of all ages can participate and are encouraged to register by clicking here. Upon registration, participants will receive a unique referral URL/QR code to share with friends, earning referral prizes when a referred angler logs a valid trip. All catches must be submitted via the MyCatch app, and participants must use the same login credentials for both the app and Angler’s Atlas website. Privacy is a top priority, with location data kept confidential. For more details and to register, visit the event page here.

Kern River Conservancy Trout Fest
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverside Park, 10 Kern River Drive, Kernville, CA, 93238, United States
Crowley Fish Foundation will be at this community event. 10AM – 2PM. Come show up for informative and technical workshops, fly tying and casting clinics, and everything fishy? Please stop by the CFF booth and have a chat with us. We will give you a sticker! More info here: https://www.kernriverconservancy.org/calendar/troutfest2025

Bishop Paiute Tribe's Earth Day and Spring Market
2025-04-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center, 2300 W Line St,, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Crowley Fish Foundation will be at this community event. 830AM – 10AM Community Roadside Clean-Up. 10:30AM – 3PM activities, table booths, spring market, craft vendors, food, live music, and more! Please stop by the CFF booth and have a chat with us. We will give you a sticker!

Blake Jones Trout Derby
2025-03-22 | Tri County Fairgrounds, 475 Sierra St,, Bishop, California, 93514
This annual fishing event is one of the best fishing tournaments in California! Please stop by the CFF booth and have a chat with us. We will give you a sticker! Information here: https://bishopvisitor.com/event/blake-jones-trout-derby/

Bishop Trout Rodeo
2025-02-08 | Tri County Fairgrounds, 475 Sierra St,, Bishop, California, 93514
Join us on February 8 for the Trout Rodeo—a fun-filled catch-and-release fishing competition! Prizes will be awarded in both fly and conventional categories, with participants competing individually and as teams. Scoring is based on total inches caught.
Now in its fourth year, this Owens Valley event spans from the Upper Owens to Lone Pine, depending on weather conditions. The rules remain the same, so gather your friends, club members, and fellow anglers for some friendly competition. As always, winning team members and top individuals in both categories will receive the coveted special beverage glasses!

Tribal Youth Fly Tying Workshop
2025-01-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center, 2300 W Line St,, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Four seats are still open for local tribal kids ages 10 – 15 who want to join us Tuesday evening 5PM – 6:30PM for a joint fly tying clinic put on by Crowley Fish Foundation and Bishop Paiute Tribe…
