Lake Sabrina Boat Landing - This Week's Report - 9-9-19

Lake Sabrina Boat Landing

760-873-7425

September 9, 2019

WATCH OUT FOR DEER!!!!!!

(and soon for photographers)

The Cafe and only the Cafe will be closed on Saturday, September 14, 2019

We’ve got some great friends gettin' hitched!

The Store will be opened and Boat Rentals available.

Don’t forget we’ve gone to our Fall hours:



FALL HOURS:

Don’t forget we’ve gone to our Fall hours:

Sunday - 7:00am to 6:00pm

Monday - 8:00am to 6:00pm

Tuesday - 8:00am to 6:00pm

Wednesday - 8:00am to 6:00pm

Thursday - 8:00am to 6:00pm

Friday - 8:00am to 6:00pm

Saturday - 8:00am to 6:00pm



Cafe is opened from our Opening hours to 4:00pm. Cafe is closed every Wednesday


Not sure if it was the two stockings last week or the catching part of fishing is picking up, but lots of fish being caught and not many were skunked this week. Catching has picked up, but it’s not on fire yet. NightCrawlers, Gulp Garlic Pinched Worms, PowerBait, Thomas Buoyants and some ‘little marshmallow thingys) were working back at the Inlets and in the corner by the spillway.
Moe Morales of the U.S. Army was the one using the ‘little marshmallow thingies’ that caught a nice 1-3/4 pounder – just enough for dinner.

The Lake went down now the Lake’s coming back up – might be due to SCE shutting down the outflow or the the three-quarters of an inch of rain we got last week along with some pretty good ThunderBoomers.



KEEPING THESE ITEMS FROM LAST WEEK


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.



So Fall colors, what to say – there are a few Aspen that are starting to turn and some groves are looking a tad bit lighter and NO WE DON’T KNOW WHEN PEAK WILL BE!

Skeeters are still an issue, just not as big of one as it was, but 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:
IT’S HIKING SEASON – BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!

Inyo County Sheriff’s Office with a Search and Rescue Update:

Inyo Search and Rescue Update
INYO COUNTY, CA. August 29 – Inyo County Search and Rescue and the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office want to remind our recreating public that backcountry experiences inherently come with risks, and that proper planning and good judgement can reduce the number of call-outs for rescue personnel.
From June 2019 through the release date of this press update, there have been over 80 search and rescue incidents and an additional five deaths. This has put extreme strain on our all-volunteer team and other resources. Each year SAR experiences an increase in seasonal rescues and recoveries – this year is no exception. The Inyo SAR team has compiled a list of precautions for the recreating public:
• Do not hike alone or split up from your group
• Always share your itinerary with someone responsible – make sure they know where you and your group will be and what time you will return
• Be prepared for potential medical emergencies by being equipped with basic first aid gear
• Check local weather often and be prepared for sudden hazardous changes
• Know how to use your gear ahead of time; including: crampons, ice ax, ropes, etc.
• DO NOT USE SEARCH AND RESCUE AS YOUR BACKUP PLAN – Search and rescue is for emergencies only
• Safety is YOUR responsibility
Lastly, helicopters are dangerous, especially in the mountains. Use of helicopters increases risk for all involved, and damages the wilderness experience for other backcountry users. Do not assume a helicopter will be able to assist you. Weather conditions such as heat and wind can limit the ability to fly. Furthermore, other missions might take priority over yours. The bottom line – recreate responsibly



Sounds pretty much like what we’ve been saying!
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.

The ThunderBoomers have left, but we now have pretty strong breezes and a wind event Monday night. Here is the forecast for the week from www.weather.gov (enter Aspendell, CA in the search and scroll down to see the temps).



Tonight
Clear, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.



OTHER THINGS TO DO IN BISHOP THAN FISHING AND HIKING

FALL COLORS CRUISE & CAR SHOW
OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 6
FREE EVENT FOR VISITORS
Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop. Show & Shine, music, Altrusa’s Fine Art Show & Sale, Arts & Crafts Fair, and more.
A weekend full of events at the Tri County Fairgrounds in Bishop
Open to 1974 and older classics, street rods, customs, trucks, and special interest vehicles.
Hosted by the Owens Valley Cruisers. Show & Shine, Poker Run, Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and more. Come enjoy the beauty of the Eastern Sierra and the magnificent Fall Colors. Early registration begins Friday, October 5th at 4:00 p.m. in the Vons/KMart Parking Lot on North Main St. The Show & Shine begins at 8:00 a.m. Saturday. A Main Street Parade will follow the Show & Shine. The Sunday morning Poker Run will give you a breathtaking view of the Fall Colors in the high country.



OWENS VALLEY CRUISERS FALL COLORS CAR SHOW
OCTOBER 4
Show & Shine
Pancake Breakfast
Goodie Bags – Cruisin’ Parade
Poker Run
Dash Plaques – Vendors
Raffles & Awards
NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES
FREE EVENT FOR VISITORS
Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop. Show & Shine, music, Altrusa’s Fine Art Show & Sale, Arts & Crafts Fair, and more.
A weekend full of events at the Tri County Fairgrounds in Bishop
Open to 1974 and older classics, street rods, customs, trucks, and special interest vehicles.
Hosted by the Owens Valley Cruisers. Show & Shine, Poker Run, Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and more. Come enjoy the beauty of the Eastern Sierra and the magnificent Fall Colors. Early registration begins Friday, October 5th at 4:00 p.m. in the Vons/KMart Parking Lot on North Main St. The Show & Shine begins at 8:00 a.m. Saturday. A Main Street Parade will follow the Show & Shine. The Sunday morning Poker Run will give you a breathtaking view of the Fall Colors in the high country.



CHOO CHOO SWAP MEET
OCTOBER 5 @ Noon @ the Tri-County FairGrounds
Like 100 yard sales in one location! Contact Laws Railroad Museum for more information (760)873-5950 or visit http://www.lawsmuseum.org
Activity, Food & Drink, Shopping, Visitor



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 1^st; 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-content/uploads/2017/09/FallColorMap2017.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

Hope to see you soon!
Juanita, Rick, Patti, Dwayne, Bob, Matt and Thomas