Lake Sabrina - This Week's Report - 8-5-19
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing
760-873-7425
August 5, 2019
The Deer are migrating and don’t have a clue as to go up or down!
Don’t forget a jacket!
Store Hours: Sunday thru Saturday – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Café Hours: Sunday thru Saturday – 7:00am to 4:00pm – CLOSED WEDNESDAYS
The CAFÉ and only the CAFÉ will be closed
August 13, 14 & 15, 2019
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
The Store and Boat Rentals will remain open!
It was another wild weekend at the Lake – people everywhere enjoying the cool weather. Saturday was one of the most beautiful gorgeous breathtaking days – just a very very slight breeze – ahhhhh. Then there was Sunday – very very breezy. Never know what the weather will bring – maybe a slight chance of ThunderBoomers this week – a very slight chance. The Lake level is pretty much holding steady just two feet under spill and still a lot of snow in the back country although we reached our peak for run-off – it’s still coming down.
Grandpa Bill Curtis wanted to go fishing, so he bought a motorhome and told his family he was going fishing. Welp, the whole family came fishing with Grandpa Bill to celebrate his 95th Birthday – Happy Birthday Grandpa! He and the whole family caught fish for a GREAT Birthday Fish Fry using NightCrawlers and Mini-Jigs. You’re never too old to learn how to fish and Nathan Bueno at age 41 caught his very first fish – way to go Nathan! Joe Abdella landed a 3-3/4 pounder using a NightCrawler. Ezekiel, Jacob and Dad Ray Navar caught enough fish for dinner using MouseTails, Thomas Buoyants and NightCrawlers and made some awesome memories. Memories were also made for the Sharp Family, they caught their fish on PowerBait and Salmon Eggs. Tom Calva was using a Mini-Jig to catch his 4 pound Rainbow. Then there were the two cutiest Fisherkids (can’t find their info to save my soul) caught a bunch of fish – anyone know these two, please send me their info!
This week we’re adding Salmon Eggs to the list along with our normal list of fish catching items - So we’ve got NightCrawlers, Rapalas, Mini-Jigs, PowerBait, MiceTails, Gulp Pinched, Garlic Worms and Spinners to the list this week. And where you ask – pretty much everywhere – DingleBerry Inlet, Little George Inlet, George Inlet, drifting the Lake, in front of the Dam and around the rock piles.
It’s a pet peeve of mine that if you catch a big fish or a limit just to have your picture taken for the webpage and then try and give your fish away – we won’t post your picture, but then again we may post it as ‘WASTER OF A PERFECTLY GOOD FISH TO EAT’! Crimp down your barbs, take a picture on the boat and release it for another day.
More exciting times on Wednesday, we had a big Brown Bear trying to get in to the Dumpster – Rick scared it off with the aid of an air horn and that bear hasn’t been back.
KEEPING THESE ITEMS FROM LAST WEEK
Boy are the wildflowers blooming – Penstomens – both wild and hybrid, Indian PaintBrush, Columbine, Lilacs, Lillies and lots of yellow and purple flowers that I have no idea what their names would be. If any of you amateur botanist or hippies have a clue – fill me in!
Just an FYI – We have no clue on when the Fall colors will start. With the late Winter and late Spring and late Summer, who knows, we certainly don’t.
Still big issues with skeeters, when using the bug juice, try not to get it on your hands – you’ll transfer it to your bait and the fish just don’t like bug juice or sunscreen or lotion or cologne or perfume. Wash your hands in the stream or Lake to get it off, and then use some fish attractant on your hands. If you’re coming to the Lake, don’t forget sunscreen and dark glasses –the snow and sun makes it pretty bright against the blue sky. DON’T FORGET THAT JACKET.
Fishing etiquette is once again becoming a bit of a problem at the Lake and we don’t like problems. If you come upon someone fishing, please don’t fish right next to them – take a bit of hike farther down and don’t cast over into their spot. Same at the Inlet, there are so many areas to fish on this Lake go find another ‘soon to be’ favorite spot.
Hikers:
THE SKEETERS ARE HORRID. We here still patchy snow up around Hungry Packer Lake and in places of shade, so think the skeeters will stay around for a bit – Plan accordingly. Many hikers are cutting their trips short.
If you’re planning on hiking – PLEASE BE PREPARED – hike with a buddy – leave a note on where you’re headed – when you’re expected back – what you’re wearing – take plenty of water & food – dress in layers – you’ll start out cool, but will probably warm up – CHECK THE WEATHER! Not only is your life on the line, so are the Search and Rescue Teams. Also, if you meet stock on the trail, please go to the low-side, that way if the mules are startled they’ll go to the high side and not down the canyon.
A very slight chance of ThunderBoomers over the next week. Here is the forecast for the week from www.weather.gov(enter Aspendell, CA in the search and scroll down to see the temps).
Monday Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
WHAT TO DO IN BISHOP AND SURROUNDING AREAS
FREE CONCERTS IN THE PARK
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
Live Music every Monday night through August. Bishop City Park Gazebo.
JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE CONCERT
August 10 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 10th at 6:00PM - Calling all music-lovers to this FREE concert at the Tri-County Fairgrounds!!
2019 SUMMER TRAIN RIDES AT LAWS MUSEUM
August 17
Railroad operations start at 10:30am and end at 2:30pm each operating day. Rides can run until 3:30pm each operating day if demand warrants the extension. Tickets may be purchased in the Train Station. Prices are $5.00 per person, children under 13 ride free with an adult. This schedule is subject to change due to weather, mechanical breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances. Visit Laws Museum for full schedule.
FREE FISHING DAY
August 31
NO LICENSE REQUIRED!
EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIR
August 29 @ 8:00 am - September 1 @ 10:00 pm
Labor Day Weekend - Exhibits, displays, rodeo, carnival, destruction derby and thousands of homemade & homegrown items on display.
OWENS VALLEY RADIO OBSERVATORY TOUR
September 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
See the "Big Ears" up close and learn all about the Owens Valley Radio Observatory. Held the first Monday of every month from 1 PM to 2 PM. Contact Dr. Mark Hodges for info at 760-938-2075 (Ext 109).
BISHOP CREEK SHUTTLE – provided by Eastern Sierra Transit
Twice daily roundtrip service from Bishop to the Bishop Creek Recreation Area. This route is anticipated to commence service in 2019 on Saturday June 15th and will operate seven days per week through Labor Day weekend. The route will provide service from Bishop to the Bishop Creek Recreation Area with scheduled stops at South Lake and Lake Sabrina. The route will also provide intermediate stops at all locations where it is safe for the bus to stop. Expected intermediate stops include, but are not limited to, South Fork Bishop Creek Village, Parcher’s Resort, Aspendell, intersection of CA-168 and North Lake Road, intersection of CA-168 and Buttermilk Road as well as Starlite Road, and Forest Service campgrounds along the route. FARES - The one-way adult fare for the Bishop Creek Shuttle is $5.00. Discount fare for youth (ages 5 – 16), senior (60+) and disabled passengers is $2.50. A 10-ride pass may be purchased for a 10% discount ($45 for adult, $22.50 for discount).
Bishop Creek Shuttle Schedule
Morning Run Afternoon Run
Bishop (Vons/Kmart) 8:00am 4:00pm
South Lake 8:45am 4:45pm
Lake Sabrina 9:10am 5:10pm
Bishop (arrive) 9:45am 5:45pm
NITE RIDER- provided by Eastern Sierra Transit
Stay safe if you have a couple of drinks at night while in town. This shuttle takes you anywhere around town in Bishop on Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm to 2:30am for $4.25 per person each way.
Number: 760-873-7173 or 760-872-1901 x22
Price $4.25 person
Find us on Facebook @ Nite Rider (Bishop, CA)
If you’re looking for something to do while in Bishop, check out the Bishop Chamber of Commerce Website at https://www.bishopvisitor.com/ for lots of fun things to do for all ages.
Bishop Chamber of Commerce is on top of the Fall Colors. Check out their ‘Fall Color Leaf Peeper’ info!
Dear Fall Color Leaf Peeper:
Congratulations! This fall color guide will help you discover and monitor elusive and overlooked fall colors in the Eastern Sierra quickly and easily. Many visitors read the information below and tell us they benefit greatly from it. Like other fall leaf peepers, you can benefit as well.
Basically, botanical experts will tell you that fall colors are difficult to predict any given year. Much depends on how low temperatures drop in the high country. Aspens have a biological clock geared toward day length and nighttime temperature. Typically with the weather getting warmer, it seems that fall colors in the high country now begin in early September, maybe a bit earlier. Generally, the first week or two of October is a good bet to come up for high country colors but there are no guarantees with nature.
Also, fall colors are not necessarily uniform in the Eastern Sierra. For example, fall colors may be at or close to peak color at one geographic location while another spot elsewhere may be just beginning to change color. For example, a place like Rock Creek Lake may have brilliant peak color while South lake is just beginning to turn color. Commit yourself to consistently check the information below and you will find beautiful photogenic fall color.
Typically, the trees lose their leaves later in October as color moves down into the valley extending the fall colors season into November. But, an Indian Summer can extend high country foliage longer. Wind plays a role as well in how fast the leaves drop.
Many fall leaf peepers read the fall color social media posts on our website and find the area’s best color locations after reading them. The posts will enhance your experience greatly. Here is the link to them:
https://www.bishopvisitor.com/tag/fall-colors-1/
Most importantly, we recommend you monitor the progression of fall colors digitally on the websites below beginning by September 1st; then when color looks good at locations you desire to visit, drive up to the area immediately before the color ends. Experienced fall foliage guests use the following links which gives you real time fall colors information so you can come up when the colors are best:
http://www.californiafallcolor.com/
https://www.monocounty.org/things-to-do/fall-colors/
Attached is a link to our fall color guide which will be quite helpful to answering your questions:
https://www.bishopvisitor.com/wp-con...lorMap2017.pdf
You may also like this link to a nice video about fall colors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwA1QVsbD6g
We recommend you stop at our chamber office when you come to town to pick up a complimentary fall color guide in print and treasure map. It can save you some time since we attempt to keep up with fall colors as they change. We are located at 690 N. Main, in the A frame building across from Carl’s Junior Drive In. When you are here, take a few minutes to look at an awesome new book entitled California Fall Color. We have read it and it is outstanding! It guides you to the fall color locations along Highway 395, Yosemite, and around South Lake Tahoe. Fall color enthusiasts love this book. We have a display copy available for guests to review.
If you need anything else, please let us know.
The Bishop Visitor Center Hosts
Juanita, Rick, Patti, Dwayne, Bob, Tyler and Matt
