by News Staff | Jan 26, 2025 | Fishing, Local News, News Releases, Press Release, Sports
NEWS RELEASE SUBJECT: ANNUAL BLAKE JONES TROUT DERBY SET FOR MARCH 22, 2025 IN BISHOP, CA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 2025 Blake Jones Trout Derby is scheduled for Saturday, March 22nd in Bishop, California. Since its inception in 1968, this annual event has become a...
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 | Mar 12, 2020 | General Misc. Stories, News Releases
The Bishop Chamber of Commerce has announced significant changes for this weekend’s Blake Jones Trout Derby. In light of rapidly evolving concerns regarding Corona Virus/COVID-19, “social distancing” and “mass gatherings,” the Bishop Chamber is taking measures to at...
by News Staff | Mar 25, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The 51st annual Blake Jones Trout Derby is “in the books” and by all accounts, it was a great day. Nearly 700 anglers of all ages fished Pleasant Valley Reservoir and the Owens River near Bishop on March 16th vying for their share of more than $10,000 in...
by News Staff | Jan 25, 2019 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories
Press release The 2019 Blake Jones Trout Derby is set for Saturday, March 16th in Bishop, California. Since 1968, the event has been a favorite tradition for Eastern Sierra locals and visitors alike. This year is shaping up to be a great one according to the Bishop...
