Crowley Fish Foundation

Mammoth Lakes 4th of July Parade
2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Crowley Fish Foundation will once again have a float in the parade. Come join us to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary (1776-2026). The parade begins at 11am and wraps around 12:30pm. Bring your camp chairs, wear your red, white, and blue, and enjoy the parade as it moves through town. Click here to download the parade map.

Community Fly Tying Workshop (Free)
2026-07-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Bishop Country Club, 1325 US-395, Bishop, CA, 93514, United States
Come join members of the Crowley Fish Foundation for a fly tying workshop for anyone who wants to attend. These are great family events. All ability levels and ages are welcome. Whether you are an experienced fly tyer or would like to try fly tying for the first time! These workshops will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Bishop Country Club. Please email Jarett Coons to RSVP. jcz.coons@gmail.com

Kid's Fishing Festival
2026-07-25 08:00 - 13:00 | SnowCreek Ponds on Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes
Crowley Fish Foundation is pleased to be one of the co-sponsors of the 37th Annual Kid’s Fish Festival at the SnowCreek Ponds on Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes on July 25, 2026. The primary sponsor is the Town of Mammoth Lakes which has provided the funding for the festival. This popular event is FREE for kids 14 and under and will run from 8 am to 1 pm. Rods and reels are provided or you can bring your own, and volunteers will be there to teach casting techniques. Be sure to bring eye protection (sunglasses). Fisheries staff from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be on hand to teach the kids about California’s trout fisheries. Kids will receive information on the life of a hatchery trout along with a special coloring book and a junior fishing license. Local mascots are coming to entertain the kids and provide fun photo ops. Bucky from June Mountain Ski Area will be joined by Woolly from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Sparky from the Mammoth Lakes Fire Department. For more information: www.kidsfishfest.com

Join CFF at the Cardinal Village Resort Kids Fish Camp
2026-07-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Cardinal Village Resort, 321 Cardinal Rd, Bishop, CA 93514, USA
Crowley Fish Foundation volunteers will be present at the upcoming Cardinal Village Resort Kids Fish Camp. The CFF booth will have a coloring station to help kids draw pictures of trout. There will also be fly tying instruction and kids can learn to tie flies. Please bring your kids over to the booth for a sticker and some coloring or fly tying fun!

Event description from Cardinal Village Resort:

Learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on clinics designed for kids of all skill levels! Join our family for our first ever Kids Fish Camp at Cardinal Village resort on Tuesday July 28th, 2026. At this day camp, we will have four educational, hands-on clinics per age group focused on identifying fish, knot tying, rigging, casting and even catching your own fish! All the necessary equipment will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own fishing gear. ALL kids MUST be accompanied by an adult. We will have raffles and prizes. PLEASE NOTE: limited spots are available, we are operating on a first come, first serve basis so in order to get in line, you MUST respond to the Questionnaire linked to the QR code or email the organizer directly. The fun starts at 9AM at Cardinal Village Lodge. Grand Finale includes all participants catch their own fish at the pond.Age Group Schedule:Ages 5–6: 9AMAges 7–8: 10:15 AMAges 9–10: 11:30 AMAges 11–13: 12:30 PMFree Event • Limited Spots Available

Great Kern River Cleanup
2026-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
The Great Kern River Cleanup is the premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Mighty Kern throughout Sequoia National Forest. This cleanup is an annual event coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and this statewide effort—coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Alliance, in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup Day—serves to promote good stewardship on all of our waterways, from the source at 14,000 ft., to the sea, the Pacific Ocean.

Silver Lake Resort Rush Creek Clean Up
2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Silver Lake Resort RV Picnic Area
Silver Lake Resort Rush Creek Clean Up

Saturday, September 19th

In Cooperation with The Federation Of Fly Fishers

Meet at Silver Lake Resort RV Picnic Area at 9am Free BBQ and Raffle for Participants between 9am and Noon

When: 9am to 12pm

2026 12th Annual Owens River Clean Up
2026-10-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Pleasant Valley Campground
The 12th Annual Owens River Annual Clean Up in Bishop, California is Saturday, October 3, 2026. Meet at 8:00 am at Pleasant Valley Campground on the east side of the metal footbridge. Bring gloves. Be prepared to help clean up as much of the river as we can. Bring family and friends! The more people, the cleaner the river! Coffee and baked good provided for all volunteers at 8:00 am. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers at 12 pm @ Pleasant Valley Campground where we meet. There is a free raffle for participants with a lot of swag to be given away! Talk it up. Bring family and friends. This is our chance to annually clean up Bishop’s blue ribbon moving water fishery. If you’d like to donate swag or help sponsor the event, reach out to CFF board member Chris Leonard at 818.288.3271.
