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April 16, 2008
Commentary
Is Crowley Lake’s trout fishery better than it’s ever
been?
By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service
Crowley Lake has always been the focal point of the trout season opener
in the Eastern Sierra Nevada, but there were at lot of years when it
wasn’t where you could catch the most or the biggest trout. It was
always good, but it wasn’t necessarily the best place to be opening day,
or any other day during the season.
But when the season opens this year on Saturday, April 26, Crowley will
again be the focal point for some 8,000 to 10,000 anglers heading to the
region to fish beneath snow-draped mountains and breath thin air for the
first time since November. More importantly, it may just be the best
place to fish in the whole Eastern Sierra today.
For years, Crowley Lake had a reputation with fishery biologists has
being a black hole for rainbow trout. The Department of Fish and Game
would plant the lake with a half-million rainbows each year. Anglers
would catch them by the boat load, and the trout not caught would never
hold over more than one season. Rainbows over 16 inches and 1 1/2 pounds
were almost never caught.
It baffled the biologists. The relative handful of brown trout planted
in the lake in those years through the 1960s, 70s and early 80s grew to
monumental proportions. Browns that weighed 10 to 20 pounds were caught
each year -- but never any quality rainbows. When the brown trout plants
stopped (after the whirling disease outbreak at the Mt. Whitney Fish
Hatchery that led to the destruction of the Whitney strain of browns),
the Crowley Lake fishery consisted of pan-sized rainbows and nothing
else.
Then the DFG began experimenting with different strains of rainbow
trout, and in recent years, cutthroat trout have been added into the
mix. Even brown trout are being planted again.
The results have been nothing short of spectacular. Over the last
several seasons, rainbow trout from three to six pounds and pushing 25
or 26 inches have been caught regularly, especially during the late
summer-fall special regulation season when most anglers catching and
releasing fish. These are mostly the big Eagle Lake strain of rainbows.
The cutthroats and brown trout are still relatively newcomers, but as
they continue to have a chance to age and more are added to the lake,
the super trophy component of Crowley is coming back. Brown trout over
10 pounds have been caught the last two years.
Joe Contaldi of Performance Anglers, a guide service and tackle shop in
Mammoth Lakes, said he believes there will be a “couple of fish over 30
inches caught this year.”
“I’m really excited about the way the Lahontan cutthroat trout have
taken a solid hold in Crowley,” said Contaldi. “I had one client land a
25-inch cutt that weighed a solid seven or eight pounds last year.
They’ve proven to be an amazing part of the fishery, and we’re seeing a
lot of 20 to 24-inch fish. I had a lot guys tell me stories of hooking
fish that never saw once. They’re just gone. Those are the cutties.”
The DFG plants Crowley with at least 400,000 trout each year, frequently
more, and the number of brown trout and cutthroat are frequently
determined more by availability in DFG hatcheries than what the DFG
staff would like to plant. The DFG fish are usually planted as sub-catchable-sized
fish (four to six inches) in the fall, and they grow to 12 to 13 inches
by opening day on the rich natural food base in Crowley.
There have also been plants from private hatcheries in Crowley in recent
seasons. These fish are frequently stocked as quality fish right off
bat, and those that hold over learn to each perch minnows and really
pack on the weight.
The fishery has never been better, and it looks like it will keep
getting better in the foreseeable future. While fishing at Crowley for
the opener is and always has been a social event as much as a fishing
trip, anglers who have been coming here for decades can sit around the
evening campfires and tell their grandchildren they are living the good
ol’ days right now.
Trout Opener Ice Updates:
Just a
month ago, forecasters were suggesting that the Eastern Sierra Nevada
would still be locked in ice for the trout season opener April 26. In
the 30-plus years I’ve followed or attended the opener, I can’t remember
a single year when Crowley Lake was still locked in ice. There were a
couple of times it was close and there was shoreline ice and big sheets
of thin ice floating over the main body of the lake, but never
walk-across-it-solid. Never unfishable-solid.
The ice has been gone nearly three weeks now at Crowley.
The higher elevation waters are always a crap shoot. The Bishop Creek
drainage lakes, especially North Lake, are usually frozen. This year
North, South, and Sabrina are all still mostly ice-covered, but the wind
and sunny weather could open up a lot of water on South Lake and Sabrina
by opener.
The Mammoth Lakes are rarely open, and they will all probably solid this
year. Only the Twin Lakes are likely to have any open water, with Mary,
Mamie, and George all likely to be solid enough for ice fishing.
In the June Lake Loop, Gull and Silver are frequently frozen frozen for
the opener, but this year all the loop waters are open, with Grant and
June completely ice-free, and Gull and Silver losing what little ice is
left rapidly. Lundy Lake is frequently mostly frozen, but it is very low
(only hand-launchable boats will be allowed because the ramp ends above
the water level) this year and mostly ice free now. Virginia Lake are
always frozen, but the road will be plowed and they will be open to ice
fishing this year. The Twin Lakes out of Bridgeport haven’t been solid
in a number of years, and they are also both open already this year.
The Ultimate Eastern Sierra Fish Report:
Performance Anglers in Mammoth Lakes has taken
Eastern Sierra fishing reports to a completely new level. Joe Contaldi
does weekly reports on the store’s web site (www.performanceanglers.com)
in print and video. His weekly video reports show the waters being
covered and the top flies, lures, baits and tactics to use to catch fish
there. It’s like watching the Evening News, only about fishing the
Eastern Sierra.
OUTDOOR CALENDAR
APRIL 19 SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS TURKEY HABITAT WORK PROJECT: The
Inland Empire Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is looking
for volunteers to help on a massive ponderosa pine planting project in
one of the burn areas in the San Bernardino National Forest. Contact
Randy Succow at 909-380-3629.
APRIL 19 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY NWTF BANQUET: The San Gabriel Valley Chapter
of the National Wild Turkey Federation will have its first fund-raising
banquet beginning 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Moose Lodge, 4229
N. Peck, El Monte. Tickets are $60 per person, $95 per couple. Contact
Manuel Cruz at 626-627-9960.
APRIL 19 7TH ANNUAL CWA FUND-RAISER SHOOT AND BARBECUE: The 7th Annual
California Waterfowl Association Southern California Fund-raiser Shoot
and Barbecue will be held beginning 7 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Triple
B Clays in El Monte. Cost is $100 per shooter, $50 non-shooters, $500
per squad. Contact Adam Weleba at 626-353-4592 or visit
www.calwaterfowl.org.
APRIL 19 SAN DIEGO FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The San Diego Friends of
the NRA will have its annual fund-raising banquet beginning 6 p.m.,
Saturday, April 19 at the Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North, San
Diego. Noted firearm attorney Chuck Michel will be speaking. Cost is $45
per person. Contact Doug Oliver 619-933-9687 or via e-mail at doug@rangerdougs.com.
APRIL 19-20 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California
Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms
Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this
Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the
state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW. Other
dates for 2008 classes are May 17-18, June 21-22, July 12-13, Aug. 2-3,
Sept. 6-7, Oct. 4-5, Nov. 1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918
or 877-544-4867. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
APRIL 20 DAY AT THE DOCKS: The 29th Annual Day at the Docks will be held
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at H&M Landing, Point Loma
Sportfishing, and Fisherman’s Landing. The event features seminars,
video presentation, casting competitions, tours on many of the fleet’s
70 sportfishers, and vendors. Information: www.sportfishing.org.
APRIL 26 SIMI VALLEY CWA FUND-RAISER: The Simi Valley Chapter of the
California Waterfowl Association will have its fund-raising dinner
beginning 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at the Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehler
Dr., Simi Valley. Tickets are $50 per person, $75 per couple. Contacts:
James Owens at 805-579-8114, Tom Homen at 209-587-0886, or Andy
Acaaiatori at 661-269-2385 or visit the web site at www.calwaterfowl.org.
MAY 3 MACARTHUR PARK YOUTH FISHING DERBY: A youth fishing derby will be
held 7 a.m. to noon at MacArthur Park Lake, a City of Los Angeles
Department of Recreation and Parks facility located at the intersection
of Alvarado and 7th streets in the Westlake area. The Daniel Hernandez
Youth Foundation will provide rods, reels, tackle, and bait for those
who don’t have their own, as well as assistance for those who need it.
In addition, the SEA (Science, Education, and Adventure) Laboratory of
Redondo Beach will have a mobile aquarium with marine-oriented displays.
Anglers age 16 or older can fish at the end of the event, but they must
have a California State Fishing License. For more information call
MacArthur Park Community Center at 213-368-0520.
MAY 3 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter
safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises,
Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before
a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The
remaining 2008 class dates are June 21, July 12, Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30,
Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's
Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
MAY 3 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified
hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga.
Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a
hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited
to 40 people. This class is full; next open class is June 7.
Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
MAY 15 ORANGE COUNTY CWA FUND-RAISER: The Orange County Chapter of the
California Waterfowl Association will have its third annual fund-raising
dinner, raffle and auction beginning 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at Po
Folks Restaurant, 7701 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Tickets are $55 per
person, $85 per couple. Contact: Frank Theodoropoulos at 714-227-3304 or
visit the web site at www.calwaterfowl.org.
MAY 17 SPRING SMACKDOWN TROUT DERBY: The annual Spring Smackdown Trout
Derby will be held at Diamond Valley Lake from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Saturday, May 17. Entry fee is $35 for adults, $10 for juniors. Top
prize is $1,000. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the
Southwest. Contact: Last Chance Bait and Tackle in Hemet at
951-658-7410.
MAY 17-18 HESPERIA SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC FOR DOGS: The High Desert
Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting two days of snake avoidance
training for dogs at the Kingston Elementary School, 7473 Kingston Ave.,
Hesperia. The classes are run by Bob Kettle, an expert in this kind of
training, and cost is $55 per dog. Appointments are scheduled from 7
a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Space is limited
so early registration is recommended. All proceeds are used to improve
wildlife habitat in the West Mojave. Contact John Shaver at 760-956-8160
to sign up or for more information.
MAY 17-18 ONTARIO GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Ontario Gun Show
will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. Admission is
$10. The next Ontario gun show will be Oct. 11-12. Information,
directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
MAY 17-18 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed
Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training
Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and
Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement
for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW. Other dates for 2008
classes are June 21-22, July 12-13, Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7, Oct. 4-5, Nov.
1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867. The web
site is www.ftatv.com.
MAY 31 INLAND EMPIRE FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Inland Empire
Friends of NRA will have its annual fund-raiser beginning 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, in San Bernardino. Contact Kurt Wampole at
909-586-5395 or request an event flyer by e-mail kcw911@roadrunner.com.
MAY 18 UNITED ANGLERS 17TH ANNUAL BANQUET: The 17th Annual United
Anglers of Southern California Fund-Raising Banquet and Auction will be
held beginning 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Harborside Pavillion
(formerly Balboa Pavillion), 400 Main Street, Balboa Village. UASC is
the region’s preeminent saltwater fishing and marine conservation
organization. Tickets are $85 per person. For information call
800-880-0412.
MAY 31-JUNE 1 SIERRA MADRE SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC FOR DOGS: The San
Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting two days of
snake avoidance training for dogs at the Sierra Madre Dog Park, 611
Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. The classes are run by Bob Kettle, an
expert in this kind of training, and cost is $65 per dog. Appointments
are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June
1. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. All proceeds
are used to improve upland bird habitat in Southern California. Contact
866-206-9070 x6715 or e-mail sgvqu@onbox.com.
JUNE 7 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour
certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho
Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters
before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held
from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and
limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JUNE 7-8 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show will be held
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8,
at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next Ventura gun shows
will be Sept. 6-7 and Nov. 1-2. Information, directions, and $1 off
coupons available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
JUNE 14 HOG HUNTING SEMINAR: There will be a two-hour wild hog hunting
primer at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga beginning 10 a.m., Saturday,
June 14. The free seminar will be conducted by Jim Matthews, editor of
California Hog Hunter, a newsletter on hunting wild hogs, and Durwood
Hollis, hunting book author and public land hog hunting expert.
Information and reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JUNE 20-22 BLYTHE CATMASTERS FISHING TOURNAMENT: The West Coast
Catmasters will have its second annual Blythe Flatmasters Gathering and
Tournament June 20-22 at Mayflower Park, Blythe. Entry fee is $25 per
angler with $20 going to the big stringer pot and $5 to the big fish
pot. More information at www.westcoastcatmasters.com.
JUNE 21 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter
safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises,
Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before
a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The
remaining 2008 class dates are July 12, Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept.
13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's
Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
JUNE 21-22 VICTORVILLE GUN SHOW: The Victorville Gun Show will be held 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22,
at the San Bernardino County Fair Grounds, Victorville. Admission is $9.
The next Victorville gun show will be Sept. 27-28. Information,
directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.victorvillegunshow.com.
JUNE 21-22 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield
event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22 at the Kern County
Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The next Bakersfield gun shows will be August
30-31 and Nov. 22-23. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com.
JULY 5 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour
certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho
Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters
before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held
from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and
limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JULY 12 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter
safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises,
Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before
a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The
remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct.
11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman
stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
AUGUST 9-10 GLENDALE GUN SHOW: The Glendale Gun Show will be held 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the
Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale. Admission is $9. The next Glendale
gun show will be Nov. 15-16. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons
available at www.glendalegunshow.com.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The following is a list of hunting, shooting, and fishing clubs and
organizations in Southern California with contact information and
regular meeting dates:
976-TUNA ROD AND REEL CLUB: The 976-Tuna Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m.
the first Thursday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. At
the December meeting a free trip to Palmas de Cortez in Baja will be
given away. Contact Phil Friedman at 310-328-8426.
CALIFORNIA STATE VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The California State
Varmint Callers Association meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each
month at the Denny's just north of the 210 freeway at Irwindale Ave.,
Irwindale. Contact Steven Childs at 626-407-8826 or steve@sdchilds.com.
Web site: www.csvca.com.
CANYON OAKS SPORTSMAN’S CLUB: The Canyon Oaks Sportsman’s Club meets the
first Tuesday of every month at it’s clubhouse in Lakeview
Terrace-Sylmar. The club has regular trap, skeet, smallbore, big bore,
handgun, and Cowboy Action shooting events. Contact Gary White at
818-998-7240, Mike Totta at 818-362-2181 or Mike Nickoloff via e-mail at
idpamike@yahoo.com.
CERRITOS ROD & GUN CLUB: The Cerritos Rod & Gun Club meets the second
Wednesday of each month at Heritage Park in Cerritos. Contact Charles
Sharp at 714-317-8290 or fish_90605@yahoo.com.
CLUB FISH: Club Fish, a 20-year-old fishing club, meets 7:30 p.m. the
second Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse,
Santa Ana. The clubhouse is located at the entrance to Riverview Gold
Course. Contact Mike Cross at 949-854-5258 or m_r_cross@yahoo.com.
DEEP CREEK FLY-FISHERS: Deep Creek Fly-Fishers meets on the fourth
Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse in Fairmont
Park, in Riverside. Go to www.deepcreekflyfishers.org to download a map
to the club house. Contact Brett Browning at 909-793-8912.
HIGH DESERT FLY-FISHERS: The High Desert Fly-Fishers holds its monthly
meetings on the second Thursday of each month at The Apple Valley Fire
Conference Center, 19235 Yucca Loma, Apple Valley. Contact John Rose at
760-247-5966.
HIGHLAND PARK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB: The Highland Park Sportsmen's Club meets
at 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2035 Colorado
Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact Mauro Garcia at 323-254-0763 or
incareal@juno.com.
NATIONAL VARMINT HUNTERS: The National Varmint Hunters meets 7:30 p.m.
the second Wednesday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club
located on Grand Avenue, just west of 17th Street, Santa Ana. Contact
Mark Harris at 714-655-6954 or mhitis1@yahoo.com or Terry Mathers at
714-299-9938 or coyote@jps.net.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert
Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6:30 p.m. the first
Thursday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club, 16699 Stoddard
Wells Rd., Victorville. Contact Dave Recce at 760-956-7092 or Dave
Halbrook at 760-553-2794.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange
County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6 p.m. the
third Tuesday of each month at The Firing Line, 17921 Jamestown Lane,
Huntington Beach. Contact Pat Ryan at 714-373-3688 or Casey Rasmussen at
714-377-5859.
ORANCO BOWMEN: The ORANCO Bowmen meet the second Tuesday of each month
at the club range, 17504 Pomona Rincon Rd., Chino (Euclid Avenue one
block north of the 71 freeway). The range is open to the public on
Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 909-597-7582. Web site: www.oranco.org.
ORANGE COUNTY BASS CLUB: The Orange County Bass Club meets 7 p.m. the
third Monday of each month at the Garden Grove Elk's Lodge. Contact
Steve Pendergast at 949-651-8172 or prendergasts@netzero.com.
PLUNGE CREEK COWBOYS: The Plunge Creek Cowboys, a new Cowboy Action
Shooting club in the Inland Empire, has shoots the third Saturday of
each month at the Inland Fish and Game range on Orange Street in East
Highlands. Authentic or replica firearms and garb required. Information:
www.plungecreekcowboys.com.
PREDATOR CALLERS OF ORANGE COUNTY: The Predator Callers of Orange County
meet 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Denny's restaurant,
7490 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Contact Rickey Macy via e-mail at
rickmacey@juno.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of Quail
Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Apple
Valley Gun Club. Contact Cruz Garcia at 760-949-6334 or
fathercruz@verizon.net.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of
Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the
Izaak Walton League Clubhouse (located at the entrance to Riverview Golf
Course) in Santa Ana. Contact Craig Riedel at 714-282-1194 or
criedel@mflex.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (RIVERSIDE CHAPTER): The Riverside Chapter of Quail
Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Prado
Olympic Shooting Park, 17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino (one block west
of Euclid, just off the 71 freeway). Contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814
or gibbent@gte.net. Web site: www.quriverside.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN DIEGO CHAPTER): The San Diego Chapter of Quail
Unlimited meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at DFG
Headquarters at 4949 Viewridge Rd., San Diego. Contact David Preddy at
davidpreddy@cox.net or visit www.sdqu.org.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER): The San Gabriel Valley
Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each
month at Triple B Clays in El Monte. Contact Tim Bovard at 866-206-9070,
ext. 6715 or sgvqu@onebox.com.
REDONDO ROD & GUN CLUB: The Redondo Rod & Gun Club meets 8 p.m. every
Thursday of every month at its own clubhouse. The club has promoted
hunting, fishing, sport shooting and the outdoors since 1948. The
clubhouse is located at 2023 Vanderbilt Lane, Redondo Beach. Contact
310-379-7772.
RIVERSIDE VARMINT CALLERS: The Riverside Varmint Callers meet 7 p.m. the
last Saturday of each month at Flo's Country Kitchen, Riverside. Contact
Lance Cochrane at 909-919-4309 or Ray Gauthier at 951-785-4986. Web
site:www.californiavarmintcallers.com/chapters.html/.
SAN DIEGO SPORTING DOG CLUB: The San Diego Sporting Dog Club meets 7
p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Animal Medical Center,
600 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Steve Sarmiento at 619-659-9393 or
sssarmi@sbcglobal.net.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The Southern California
Varmint Callers Association meets 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each
month at the Denny's Restaurant at Pioneer Blvd and Imperial Highway in
Norwalk. Contact Granville Crow at 310-548-6221 or crowshot1@cox.net or
Skip Gildner at 562-900-9020 or mtnhigh5@excite.com.
TEMPLE CITY SPORTSMEN: The Temple City Sportsmen meet the first Thursday
of each month at the Temple City Civic Center in Temple City. Contact
Jim White at 626-201-7782 or TCSPresident2006@yahoo.com.
TURNER'S OUTDOORSMAN ROD AND REEL CLUB: The Turner's Outdoorsman Rod and
Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Marie
Calendar’s Restaurant, 2300 Foothill, Pasadena. Contact Richard Crowe at
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