Father's Day Independence Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 20, 2009

Sponsored By:

County of Inyo		Independence Chamber of Commerce
Friends of the Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery		Independence Civic Club

Independence welcomes all anglers - beginners and experienced, young and old to the Independence Fishing Derby. Local residents and visitors to our area are invited. We invite visitors to experience our unique recreational opportunities, lack of crowds as well as our incredible scenic beauty, unspoiled environment and wide open spaces.

The derby is a "Free Blind Bogey" event - Sample fish are caught shortly before the event and the secret winning weight is determined.

Weigh-In from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Dehy Park.

 

All categories will have both a Junior Prize and a Senior Prize. (Junior contestants are those who have not reached their 16th birthday.)The categories are:

Blind Bogey
Heaviest Trout (1st through 3rd place)
Heaviest Trout Stringer (1st through 3rd place)
Largest Wild Trout
Largest Bass
Largest Bluegill

Independence Campgrounds and Fishing Spots Map
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Contestants can pre-register at the Independence Chamber of Commerce beginning at 10 a.m. on June 20th or can register at the weigh-in at Dehy Park at 3 p.m.

With Appreciation to:
We would like to express a special thanks to California Department of Fish and Game, for all the work they do in maintaining the great fishing experience available in the Independence area. Without their help the Derby would not be possible.

Location
In the Independence region of the Owen's Valley, Inyo County California. Independence is located on Highway 395 at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada range about 16 miles north of Lone Pine and about 41 miles south of Bishop. Independence is approximately 210 miles north of Los Angeles.

Lodging and Camping
We invite you to stay in one of our local motels. You can bring your camper or tent and camp in one of the many campgrounds. All of which have pristine creeks nearby.

 

While You Are Here
Visit the Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery, Eastern California Museum, Manzanar National Historic Site and the Chamber's Visitor Center in the center of town. Sign up for the Chamber sponsored Independence Day 4K Run and other July 4th Celebration activities.

For more information call the Chamber of Commerce Information Center at
(760) 878-0084 or contact us.

We invite you to explore our Independence Chamber of Commerce
Online Visitor Information Center.
For more information from our Visitor Information Center contact our friendly staff.

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