Lake Sabrina Boat Landing
760-873-7425
September 10, 2018

ALWAYS BRING A JACKET & PANTS TO THE LAKE

SLOW DOWN – THE DEER ARE ON THE MOVE and
SOON THE PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL ARRIVE!!!

Fall hours begin Friday September 9-14-18

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Sunday
Cafe
7:00 am
7:00 am
7:00 pm
4:00 pm
Monday
Cafe
8:00 am
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6:00 pm
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Tuesday
Cafe
8:00 am
CLOSED
6:00 pm
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Wednesday
Cafe
8:00 am
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6:00 pm
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Thursday
Cafe
8:00 am
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6:00 pm
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Friday
Cafe
7:00 am
7:00 am
7:00 pm
4:00 pm
Saturday
Cafe
7:00 am
7:00 am
7:00 pm
4:00 pm



September is definitely a month of change – cool weather and rain early last week, then mid 70s temps over the weekend and Monday. Come Tuesday, we will start to cool down – quick – with gusty winds moving in and very low humidity levels. FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT INTO WEDNESDAY. Winds - Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph. Localized gusts up to 50 mph, but NO snow in the forecast yet.

The leaves across from the Café are changing to gold and some reds – with the cooler temps coming in, it’s gonna get yellow quick! We had our first tour bus in the parking lot last Wednesday – the fun and games are about to begin!

Hate to say it, but catching is still on the slow side. Intake 2 is about 5-1/2 feet down as Edison is doing some much needed spillway repair which is expected to take about 2 weeks. Not much has changed on where to fish - the Inlets are still your best bet (as there’s cool water coming in and it’s bringing in food). NightCrawlers are still your best bet with Salmon Eggs and PowerBait close behind. Some fisherpeople are having some luck on the far end of the dam and others are having luck using mini-jigs.

It took Robin Norton a long time to get back to Lake Sabrina to catch another fish, but she did it this trip on a NightCrawler. Andrew and daughter Banu (not sure if I got the spelling right – couldn’t read my employee’s writing – lol) Bartholomew caught a good number of fish on Mini-Jigs and NightCrawlers.

We now have two Osprey and boy, did they put on a show out in front of the Café before we opened one morning – quite a site. The Eagles are still entertaining boater and hikers in the back part of the Lake. We’ve also got a good crop of Red Delicious and Yellow Delicious Apples although we did get a bit little brusing from all the hail in July – please don’t pick – they’re not right yet!

So like I wrote earlier – it’s going to get a bit breezy (maybe even downright windy) over the next few days. Tuesday will be in the upper 60s and mid 30s, while Wednesday is looking to be in the upper 50s and mid 30s and really really breezy. Thursday, we’re in the low 60s and mid 30s. Friday the day is a bit warmer in the mid 60s, but night temps drop to the upper 20s. The weekend temps should be in the upper 60s and very from the upper 20s to low 30s. Don’t forget your shorts if you plan on visiting Bishop – might as well pack your whole closet! You can check out the forecast for the week at www.weather.gov (enter Aspendell, CA in the search and scroll down to see the temps).

We’ve had quite a few questions in regards to Fall Colors. Here is a letter our Bishop Chamber of Commerce has shared with us regarding the changing colors of the leaves:

Dear Fall Color Leaf Peeper:

This is a response to your inquiry about when do fall colors happen?

This is tough to predict on any given year. Much is dependent on how low temperatures go down up 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 the high country colors but there are no guarantees with nature.

Typically, the trees will lose their leaves in later October as color comes 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 come down.

Attached is a link to our fall colors guide which will be quite helpful to answering your questions:
https://www.bishopvisitor.com/wp-con...lorMap2017.pdf
Welcome to autumn in the Eastern Sierra. Welcome to ...
www.bishopvisitor.com
WHY OUR FALL COLOR SEASON GOES ON AND ON AND ON The Eastern Sierra’s varied elevations — from approximately 5,000 to 10,000 feet (1,512 to 3,048 m)



I am also attaching a nice story on Eastern Sierra fall colors:
http://www.latimes.com/travel/califo...005-story.html
In Eastern Sierra, classic spots and hidden gems to see ...
www.latimes.com
Want to see fall colors in California? At this time of year, U.S. 395 along the Owens Valley becomes the Fall Color Expressway.



and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwA1QVsbD6g
Why Do Leaves Change Color and Fall?
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They’re pretty to look at, sure -- but the changing leaves you see in autumn are really a striking example of nature taking extreme measures to protect itself ...



In general and if you can, it is suggested you tap into the following links which will give you real time fall colors information:

http://www.californiafallcolor.com/

http://www.monocounty.org/fall-colors/

I would recommend you stop at our chamber office when you come to town. It can save you some time since we attempt to keep up with everything we can. 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. I have read it and it is outstanding! It guides you to the fall color locations along highway 395, Yosemite, and around South Lake Tahoe. It is the best book out on the topic. We will have a display copy available for guests to mull over.

Our website is [www.bishopvisitor.com%20]www.bishopvisitor.com if you need additional information about the area.

If you need anything else, let us know.

Joe – Guest Host

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.

People, sure would be nice if y’all would pick up your trash when you leave. It’s really not that hard. Just sayin! If you need something to put it in, come into the store and we’ll give you a bag.

If you’re in town having a drink or two on a Friday or Saturday – please don’t drive – take Dial-A-Ride – Call 760-873-7173 or 761-872-1901 x22 for a bus. Nite-Rider will be operating Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 2:30am and on Sunday from 6pm to 12am. The price each way is $4.25 and kids, teens & Seniors are $3.60. Please no drinking and driving!!!

And the hiking conditions:
If you’re hiking stay safe out there. Remember to leave a note about your destination and approximate return time and a clothing description. And please hike with a buddy!

Things to do when you’re not at the Lake:

All Aboard!
A visit to Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Village is always a treat, but come on a day the train is running and it'll be extra special!
https://www.lawsmuseum.org

Important stuff that just stays in the report for a bit:

PRIVATE BOATERS: Please don’t overload your boats – it causes us great distress!!! USE YOUR NOGGIN!

Spoke to the local Department of Fish and WildLife Game Warden regarding fisherpeople needing to have their own stringers and up to five fish per stringer. His response is – “It is highly recommended, but not required, but everyone better be present if I’m checking”.

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.

When using the bug juice or hand sanitizer or sunscreen or lotion or cologne or perfume, try not to get it on your hands – you’ll transfer it to your bait and the fish just don’t like any of that foo-foo stuff. Wash your hands in the stream or Lake to get it off, and then use some fish attractant on your hands.

Make sure you wear some kind of sun protection – the sun and reflection off the water will do a number on your skin and eyeballs!

Cullen’s last day was last Saturday – he will be driving a water truck up on Mammoth Mountain helping to make snow this winter.

Juanita, Rick, Patti, Dwayne, Jamin, and Bob