2008 Fishing Calendar
Camping on the shores of Saddlebag Lake
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JANUARY
Tobe Way, packer and guide with a limit of Golden Trout (right)
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Two fishermen with a catch at Culver’s Camp (left)
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FEBRUARY
The Camp Fire, Rock Creek Basin, near Bishop
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MARCH
Rainbows, from Blue Lake, north of Bishop Creek
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APRIL
Calm water and good fishing on Crowley Lake
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MAY
A fisherman with his hands full after a day of Eastern Sierra fishing
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JUNE
This fisherman examines a healthy trout caught in Rush Creek (right)
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An angler enjoys the fishing and the solitude at a crystal-clear, Eastern Sierra lake (left)
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JULY
Limit Catches, for all to see at Carson’s Camp (“where fly fishing is always good”) on Silver Lake
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AUGUST
Landing a Big One, could be accomplished from a boat or standing knee-deep in Tioga Lake
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SEPTEMBER
Golden Trout from Piute Creek backcountry
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OCTOBER
It’s hard to say which is better, the scenery or the trout fishing on Rush Creek
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NOVEMBER
After a big day landing big fish, this duo attends to their fishing gear in camp
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DECEMBER
Fishermen will go to great lengths, and heights, to find open water when winter hits the high country
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Unlike this couple, there was plenty of mutual enthusiasm between the Eastern California Museum and the businesses and
organizations listed below that sponsored this 2008 Eastern Sierra Fishing Calendar
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Friends of the Eastern California Museum: The non-profit Friends group has been supporting the Eastern California Museum
for decades with money, muscle and a mutual passion for preserving the area’s rich history.
Phone 760-878-0364, P.O. Box 33, Independence, CA 93526, www.inyocounty.us/ecmuseum
Inyo County Board of Supervisors: Through thick and thin, Inyo County has remained steadfast in funding the Eastern California Museum. Phone 760-878-0292, County Administrative Center, 224 N. Edwards St., P.O. Drawer N, Independence, CA 93526, www.inyocounty.us
Advocates For Access To Public Lands: This Bishop-based organization’s goal is “preserving motorized access on public lands for future generations.” Phone 760-937-0956, P.O. Box 1543, Bishop, CA 93514, www.access-advocates.org
Friends of the Inyo: A locally based conservation organization whose focus is “caring for our public lands through direct citizen stewardship.” Phone 760-873-6500, P.O. Box 64, Lee Vining, CA 93541, www.friendsoftheinyo.org
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power: The public gets to recreate on nearly 300,000 acres of LADWP land in the Eastern Sierra. The LADWP also leases land for public parks, campgrounds, golf courses, etc. Phone 760-872-1104, 300 Mandich St., Bishop, CA 93514, www.ladwp.com
Boulder Creek RV Resort plenty of space, shade and services for campers with all shapes and sizes of RVS or tents, located south of Lone Pine along U.S. 395. Phone 760-876-4243, or toll free 1-800-648-8965, P.O. Box 870, Lone Pine, CA 93545, www.bouldercreekrvresort.com
Bishop Creek Lodge and Resort: strategically located near both South Lake and Lake Sabrina in the Bishop Creek Drainage and offering cabins, a bar and restaurant, outdoor gear, and local fishing wisdom and lore. Phone 760-873-4484, 2100 S. Lake Rd., Bishop, CA 93514, www.bishopcreekresort.com
Dow Villa Motel: From silent movie stars to the Duke to hikers heading for Mt. Whitney, “The Dow” has always been the place to stay in the heart of Lone Pine. Phone 760-876-5521, or toll free, 1-800-824-9317, 310 S. Main St., Lone Pine, CA 93545, www.dowvillamotel.com
Fendon’s Furniture: Making life soft and comfy for more than 50 years, this top-of-the-line furniture store also features a top-notch upholstery and furniture repair shop, in downtown Bishop. Phone 760-873-4698, or toll-free 1-877-485-8405, 175 E. Pine St., Bishop CA 93514, www.fendonsfurniture.com
Whitney Portal Store: Tucked into the pines at the Mt. Whitney Trailhead, 13 miles west of Lone Pine, features hearty food, supplies and current information about climbing and trail conditions. Phone 760-876-0030, P.O. Box 61, Lone Pine, CA 92545, www.whitneyportalstore.com
Wilson’s Eastside Sports: Serving the Eastern Sierra’s outdoor enthusiasts for 30 years with the right gear, boots and clothes to stay dry, warm and stylish, in downtown Bishop. Phone 760-873-7520, 224 N. Main St., Bishop, CA 93514, www.eastsidesports.com
Coso Geothermal Operating Company: Generating earth-friendly energy from the earth in southern Inyo County. Phone 760-764-1300.
Inyo County Board of Supervisors: Through thick and thin, Inyo County has remained steadfast in funding the Eastern California Museum. Phone 760-878-0292, County Administrative Center, 224 N. Edwards St., P.O. Drawer N, Independence, CA 93526, www.inyocounty.us
Advocates For Access To Public Lands: This Bishop-based organization’s goal is “preserving motorized access on public lands for future generations.” Phone 760-937-0956, P.O. Box 1543, Bishop, CA 93514, www.access-advocates.org
Friends of the Inyo: A locally based conservation organization whose focus is “caring for our public lands through direct citizen stewardship.” Phone 760-873-6500, P.O. Box 64, Lee Vining, CA 93541, www.friendsoftheinyo.org
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power: The public gets to recreate on nearly 300,000 acres of LADWP land in the Eastern Sierra. The LADWP also leases land for public parks, campgrounds, golf courses, etc. Phone 760-872-1104, 300 Mandich St., Bishop, CA 93514, www.ladwp.com
Boulder Creek RV Resort plenty of space, shade and services for campers with all shapes and sizes of RVS or tents, located south of Lone Pine along U.S. 395. Phone 760-876-4243, or toll free 1-800-648-8965, P.O. Box 870, Lone Pine, CA 93545, www.bouldercreekrvresort.com
Bishop Creek Lodge and Resort: strategically located near both South Lake and Lake Sabrina in the Bishop Creek Drainage and offering cabins, a bar and restaurant, outdoor gear, and local fishing wisdom and lore. Phone 760-873-4484, 2100 S. Lake Rd., Bishop, CA 93514, www.bishopcreekresort.com
Dow Villa Motel: From silent movie stars to the Duke to hikers heading for Mt. Whitney, “The Dow” has always been the place to stay in the heart of Lone Pine. Phone 760-876-5521, or toll free, 1-800-824-9317, 310 S. Main St., Lone Pine, CA 93545, www.dowvillamotel.com
Fendon’s Furniture: Making life soft and comfy for more than 50 years, this top-of-the-line furniture store also features a top-notch upholstery and furniture repair shop, in downtown Bishop. Phone 760-873-4698, or toll-free 1-877-485-8405, 175 E. Pine St., Bishop CA 93514, www.fendonsfurniture.com
Whitney Portal Store: Tucked into the pines at the Mt. Whitney Trailhead, 13 miles west of Lone Pine, features hearty food, supplies and current information about climbing and trail conditions. Phone 760-876-0030, P.O. Box 61, Lone Pine, CA 92545, www.whitneyportalstore.com
Wilson’s Eastside Sports: Serving the Eastern Sierra’s outdoor enthusiasts for 30 years with the right gear, boots and clothes to stay dry, warm and stylish, in downtown Bishop. Phone 760-873-7520, 224 N. Main St., Bishop, CA 93514, www.eastsidesports.com
Coso Geothermal Operating Company: Generating earth-friendly energy from the earth in southern Inyo County. Phone 760-764-1300.
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About the photos
All the photos in this calendar are the property of the Inyo County Eastern California Museum, located three blocks west of the
historic courthouse in Independence, Calif. To buy additional calendars, check local businesses, or drop by the museum
(there’s no entrance fee) and museum bookstore.
To have a calendar mailed to you, send a check for $13 to The Eastern California Museum, P.O. Box 206, Independence, CA 93526. Digital images of each photo in this calendar are also available for $10 each. Identify the photo by the month and the reference number. For more information, call the museum at 760-878-0258. E-mail inquiries or photo or calendar orders to ecmuseum@inyocounty.us
To have a calendar mailed to you, send a check for $13 to The Eastern California Museum, P.O. Box 206, Independence, CA 93526. Digital images of each photo in this calendar are also available for $10 each. Identify the photo by the month and the reference number. For more information, call the museum at 760-878-0258. E-mail inquiries or photo or calendar orders to ecmuseum@inyocounty.us