2017 Fishing Derbies in the Eastern Sierra - Mono county

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

Sierra Rec Magazine ~ 2017 Guide

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes January 1 – April 16 – Topaz Lake Fishing Derby – Topaz Lake. The fishing season at Topaz Lake (California-Nevada border) goes from Jan. 1 – Sept. 30, 2017! Topaz Lodge hosts their annual fishing derby from Jan. 1 until April 16 — catch tagged fish for cash and prizes. No entry fee! Contact Topaz Lodge – (800) 962-0732 for more information.

April 29 – Opening Day of the Regular Fishing Season! Also known as “Fishmas”!

April 29 – Fishmas Day Celebration at Tom’s Place. A fun-filled fishing derby with cash prizes, 50/50 raffle for cash, and lots of contest categories.

Advance registration required. Contact Tom’s Place Resort – (760) 9354239 for more information.

April 29 – Fred J. Hall Memorial Opening Day “Big Fish” Contest – Crowley Lake. No entry fee — just bring your opening day catch to Crowley Lake Fish Camp Tackle shop for prizes and fame. Contact Crowley Lake Fish Camp – (760) 935-4301 for more information.

April 29 – Monster Fish Contest – June Lake Loop. Prizes will be awarded for biggest trout caught by a local resident, biggest trout caught by a child, biggest trout caught by a woman, and the ugliest trout entered. Contact the June Lake Loop Chamber of Commerce for more information.

April 29-30 – Opening Weekend Cash Derby at Convict Lake – Convict Lake Resort. Contact Convict Lake Resort – (800) 992-2260 for more information.

April 29-30 – Western Outdoor News BIG FISH Sierra Trout Opener– From Lone Pine to Bridgeport, prizes for the biggest fish daily at four weigh-in locations. More information here.

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes April 29-30 – Annett’s Mono Village Fishing Opener Derby – Upper Twin Lakes, Bridgeport. Cash and merchandise prizes given in several categories.

Registration fee required. Contact Annett’s Mono Village – (760) 932-7071 for more information.

April 29 through November 15 – Gull Lake Marina “Fish of the Month Club” Derby – June Lake Loop. Cash prizes are awarded for the biggest catch from Gull Lake every month of fishing season! Entry fee is just $5. Plus, rent a boat from the marina and catch a fish over 3lbs., and you get to spin the Wheel of Prizes! Contact Gull Lake Marina – (760) 648-7539 for more information.

April 29 through November 15 – Bridgeport Locals Only Fishing Tournament – Bridgeport Reservoir. Contact the Bridgeport Reservoir – (760) 932-7001 for more information.

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes May 1 – June 15 – “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.

June 1 – June 26 – Crowley Lake Perch Derby – Crowley Lake.

Contact Crowley Lake Fish Camp – (760) 935-4301 for more information.

June 2-3 – “Hangman’s Bonus Derby” Convict Lake– Convict Lake. Cash prizes up for grabs; advanced registration required. Contact Convict Lake Resort – (800) 992-2260 for more information.

June 9-10 – Finest Annual Trout Invitational Tournament – Crowley Lake.

Contact the Crowley Lake Fish Camp – (760) 935-4301 for more information.

June 17 – Rush Creek Clean-up and BBQ – Silver Lake Resort. Contact Silver Lake Resort – (760) 648-7525 for more information.

June 17-18 – Fred Hall Father’s Day Fishing Tournament – Mammoth Lakes Basin. Be part of the Fred Hall tradition by participating in the Father’s Day Derby. Fish in the Mammoth Lakes Basinthen weigh your catch at Rick’s Sports Center at 3241 Main Street in Mammoth Lakes for a chance at winning an awesome prize package! Contact Rick’s Sports Center – (760) 9343416 for more information.

June 24 – 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.

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

June 24 – Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Trout Fest – Hot Creek Hatchery. Free activities, casting lessons, insect display and more. Contact the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife for more information.

June 30 – July 7 – Mono Village 4th of July Fishing Derby – Upper Twin Lakes, Bridgeport. Cash and merchandise prizes given in several categories.

Registration fee required. Contact Annett’s Mono Village – (760) 932-7071 for more information.

July 1 – 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 2, 2017). 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.

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes 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 9th Annual 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 28-29 – Bridgeport Fish Fest – Stay tuned for more information on this fishing derby, poker run, live music, family-fun event hosted by the Twin Lakes Resort. More updates on Facebook: Twin Lakes Resort July 28 – August 6 – Mono Village Summer Fishing Derby – Upper Twin Lakes, Bridgeport. Cash and merchandise prizes given in several categories.

Registration fee required. Contact Annett’s Mono Village – (760) 932-7071 for more information.

July 29 – Kids Fishing Festival – Snowcreek Resort Mammoth Lakes – Kids under 12 can catch an Alpers trout at Snowcreek ponds. Event T-shirts, prizes.

Contact the Kids Fish Fest – (760) 937-2942 for more information.

August 11-13 – “Size Doesn’t Matter” Fishing Derby – West Walker River.

Three day event with tagged fish bounties worth prizes and cash. Entry stamps must be purchased in advanced and are available at local business in Walker.

Contact the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce for more information.

August 12- Crowley Lake Stillwater Classic – Crowley Lake.

Contact Crowley Lake Fish Camp – (760) 935-4301 for more information.

September 1-8 – Annett’s Mono Village Labor Day Fishing Derby – Upper Twin Lakes, Bridgeport. Cash and merchandise prizes given in several categories. Registration fee required. Contact Annett’s Mono Village – (760) 932-7071 for more information.

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

September 2 – 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 760-9342664 or visit the website for more information.

September 2 – June Lake Loop Big Trout Tournament. Contact the June Lake Loop Chamber of Commerce for more information.

September 2 – Fishin’ Mission Foundation Western BBQ & Concert – Bridgeport. Contact the Fishin Mission Foundation for tickets.

September 4 – November 15 – “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.

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes October 27-29 – Morrison’s Bonus Derby Weekend – Convict Lake. Cash Bonus Derby Weekend. Contact Convict Lake Resort – (800) 992-2260 for more information.

2017 Fish Derbies Mono County Lakes