by News Staff | Feb 1, 2021 | Corona Virus, Press Release, Public Health, Sports
After careful consideration, the Board of Directors to the Bishop Chamber of Commerce has decided to postpone the Blake Jones Trout Derby that was slated for March 13th, 2021. Historically, the derby draws nearly 1,000 anglers from near and far to fish Pleasant Valley...
by News Staff | Feb 12, 2020 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, News Releases
Tawni Thomson, Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau sent Sierra Wave Media Alt 92.5 this information on Blake Jones: The 2020 Blake Jones Trout Derby is set for Saturday, March 14 th in Bishop, California. Since 1968, the event has been a favorite...
by News Staff | Jan 9, 2015 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
– Press release from the Mono County District Attorney’s Office Since the early 1940s, Los Angeles has diverted the Owens River from its natural channel in the Owens River Gorge for the production of electricity. In an historic agreement resolving...
by News Staff | Mar 19, 2014 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
– Press release The weather could not have been more beautiful on Saturday welcoming over 1,000 anglers to compete for over $10,000 in prizes at the Blake Jones Derby. Over 1,300 fish were caught with several lunkers weighing over 7lbs! Special thanks to Bert...
by News Staff | Mar 14, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The 45th Annual Blake Jones Trout Derby is just around the corner – slated for Saturday, March 17th at Pleasant Valley Reservoir just north of Bishop. Since the event lands on Saint Patrick’s Day this year, event organizers are sure that they’ll have good luck...