Solid bite trumps winter-like weather Updated 5-25-08

Last week's summer temps gave way to an unexpected cold front which produced 4 days straight of snow showers in the high country over Memorial Day Weekend. Thankfully the weather system didn't bring any wind, just cold temps and snow showers. All in all a good foot of snow fell in the high country over the past few days.

Bishop Creek Canyon Summer Classic Tagged Trout Derby Announced!!!

Sponsored by Inyo County, this derby is set to begin June 1st and continues thru June 30th. Tagged Alpers Trophy Trout worth anywhere from $50 to $500 will be planted in the Bishop Creek Canyon stillwater fisheries of South Lake, Lake Sabrina, North Lake, Intake II and Weir Lake. In addition to the tagged trout, heavy plants of trophy Alpers will be planted to make the Bishop Creek Canyon THE place to fish during the month of June. All participants will be entered in a raffle for awesome prizes including $500 cash, a $500 fall fishing package and tackle prizes!! The entry fee is only $5, kids under 12 are free. You can register at any of the following locations beginning June 1st. Parchers Resort
South Lake Boat Landing
Bishop Creek Lodge
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing
Creekside RV Park
Cardinal Village Resort
Culver's Sporting Goods
Mac's Sporting Goods
Owens River Outfitters
Brock's Flyfishing
Bishop Chamber of Commerce & Vistors Bureau

Okuma Fishing, Lip Ripperz., Berkley, Adopt-A-Creek and High Sierra Woodcarvings are all contributing prizes for the raffle. All derby participants throughout the month of June will be entered in a raffle for great prizes including cash, lodging, tackle and more!