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Trout season opener at Crowley Lake full of tradition and festivity

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on May 1, 2008 at 5:32 am

From the Inyo County Register:

As the Eastern Sierra greeted the avid anglers from near and far Saturday with clear skies and calm waters, the annual fishing Opener took on an appearance unique to fishing openers around the nation. Perhaps it’s the SoCal influence, maybe it’s the stocking program or the rich and fertile waters, but Saturday’s Opener was like a cross between a day at the beach and a tailgate party. Oh, and there were fish caught, too.

One of the first things a person who has never lived far from outdoor pursuits notices about the Eastern Sierra is the unique place this country holds in the family traditions of those who visit here.
Everyone has a story about their lifelong love affair with the valley and the mountains that make up Inyo and Mono county life. They talk about coming up with their grandfather, always stopping at Schat’s or Jack’s or some other habitual place.

According to Paul Bedell of the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department, it’s those traditions that create the flurry of activity at Crowley Lake and all the rest of the fishing waters that dot the region. “You won’t find many first-timers,” Bedell said as he navigated the county’s water patrol boat through and around the hundreds of boats that flocked to the bay off McGee Creek Saturday morning. “People come back here, year after year. They learned to fish here, and they bring their kids back to learn too,” said Sgt. Keith Hardcastle from his perch in the back of the Inyo boat.

More on the trout season opener at Crowley Lake from the Inyo County Register by clicking here.

May 1, 2008 · Filed Under Owens Valley & Mono Lake