It is with heavy hearts that CIFFI is passing on this sad news today.
Rick, a member of CIFFI and Board Member for many years, passed away on Friday night, Oct. 13, 2017. As some of you know, Rick had been in declining health over the past few years. Over the past two weeks he suffered a tremendous loss of comfort, quality of life, and ability to manage on his own. He passed quietly while under hospice care in his sister's home. As we get more details from the family we will pass along any pertinent information regarding services/celebration of life event(s).
Rest assured...any fish swimming in the rivers beyond are in for a rude awakening with his arrival!!!
Tight Lines Rick....
The second Project Eagle Lake Trout fundraiser for 2017 was held at the Eagle Lake RV Park & Store in Spalding on Saturday, September 2, 2017.
The attendees, participants and volunteers unanimously agreed the event was a complete success! Over 250 folks enjoyed a day crammed full of fun, food, raffles and games. To start the festivities, the crowd performed the traditional Star Spangled Banner on kazoos. Weather was perfect, food was excellent and raffles, games and auctions were enjoyed by all. The funds raised will continue to support PELT’s goals of making the fishing experience a memorable one at Eagle Lake.
Looking forward to 2018…when once again we all meet at Eagle Lake for fun, food and fundraising!
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CIFFI is once again seeking egg harvest volunteers. Annually, in or around October the DFW decides when it is time to harvest kokanee eggs. Locations can be the Truckee River or Taylor Creek at Lake Tahoe or both. Volunteers are only given 1 to 2 days notice and the harvesting normally takes place during the weekdays.
If you would like to sign up to assist in the harvesting of eggs, please fill out the form on the right side of the Home page under "Volunteer Sign Ups" heading, then click on "2018 Egg Take Volunteer List" or contact the Egg Take coordinator, Ed Fisk, at 530-559-7175. You will be called upon when we need assistance.
Thank you in advance for your continued support.
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The Lake Berryessa Pen fish are ready to be released. If you would like to help and are available on Thursday, May 11, at 10am, we would greatly appreciate it.
Please email Stan Wong if you can help for a couple of hours at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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Hunting Licenses and Big Game Drawing Applications Available Now
It's time to get serious about the 2017 big game hunting season
Hunters may now purchase a 2017 hunting license and apply for the 2017 Big Game Drawing. The deadline to apply for the drawing is June 2, 2017
(applicants must complete the sales transaction before 11:59:59 p.m.).
Big Game Hunting Digest
Proposed seasons, tag drawing application instructions and drawing statistics can be found in the redesigned 2017 California Big Game Hunting Digest. The book is available online and at license agents, and will be mailed to 2016 Big Game Drawing applicants and tag holders.
2017 BIG GAME DIGEST
Eagle Lake Update…April 27, 2017
A great photo has been posted by Mike Arnold, a picture that most folks thought would take years to happen. Enough water has entered the lake in the Spring of 2017 to enable visitors to Spalding to launch their boats at the ramp. Skeptics in the past few years were convinced it would take a long time for this to happen, but it did, in one year. Mother Nature prevailed!
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New to Fishing? You're Invited to Learn with Us!
CDFW's California Fishing Passport program would like to help more men, women and children learn how to fish. The program is offering free ocean fishing workshops that will teach new anglers about California's many ocean fish species, the environment they live in and how to fish for them. The next workshops are being offered in July and August. More Info
Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels
The California Department of Public Health recently announced the annual quarantine of sport-harvested mussels gathered along the California coast. The quarantine applies to all species of mussels that are recreationally harvested along the California coast, including all bays and estuaries. The quarantine is in place to protect the public against poisoning that can lead to serious illness. More Info
Be 'Bear Aware' this Spring and Summer
As spring and summer beckon people outdoors, California's black bears are also active after a long winter hibernation. CDFW encourages citizens to help reduce nuisance encounters with this iconic mammal by being "bear aware," which means taking responsible actions that promote responsible behavior while living and recreating in bear country. More Info
CDFW Fish Truck Tracker
CDFW raises and plants millions of trout each year for the enjoyment of anglers. To view trout planting schedules, visit the fish planting website. The fish planting schedule is updated in real time, directly by CDFW hatchery staff. Fish Planting Schedule
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From a communication from Kyle Murphy, DFW Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor), CDFW received 1 million Kokanee eggs from Washington State's Whatcom Fish Hatchery in mid-January. These eggs are located at the Silverado Fisheries Base (SFB) and under quarantine. Fish will remain at SFB and planted from there in May.
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A meeting was held with the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife on Dec. 20, 2016 with Kyle Murphy, Roger Bloom and Kevin Schaffer (new Stafford) and representatives from both kokanee groups. Going forward, this review is expected to be an annual event.
Highlights:
New 2017 Regulations:
2017 Fishing Licenses Make Fine Holiday Gifts
If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift this year, consider giving the gift of California's outdoors. Giving a fishing license is a wonderful way to show your appreciation and to make wonderful memories for many months to come. CDFW gift vouchers are also available. Purchase a Fishing License or Gift Voucher HERE.
We at CDFW think it is a great time to purchase your 2017 sport fishing license. Purchasing your license now will allow you to take advantage of a full year of the unmatched fishing opportunities the Golden State has to offer. With more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,172 lakes and reservoirs and 80 major rivers, freshwater fishing opportunities abound in California. The state also features more than 1,100 miles of coastline that is home to hundreds of native fish and shellfish species.
A sport fishing license is also a great gift as you can purchase a voucher to give to a friend or family member.
November 5, 2016 – Folsom Community Center - 25th Annual CIFFI Fundraising dinner.
A huge thank you to all who attended, donated prizes, and worked at our 25th Annual Fundraising dinner. President Garry Erck executed a very well planned and organized event once again.
Stan Wong was named “Volunteer of the Year” for his outstanding contributions involving the Lake Berryessa Pen Project, The Finger Family was awarded the "President's Award" for their strong suport of CIFFI and Gary Voyt and his organization “Kids Catch a Smile Day” was awarded a $1,000 grant to assist him in his 25th year. Speakers included John McManus, the president of the “Golden Gate Salmon Association” & Stafford Lehr CDFW.
DATE CHANGE... IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, NOV. 6TH. ALL ELSE BELOW WILL BE THE SAME.
It’s that time of the year... the weather has cooled down and we are into a fall weather pattern so it’s time to get the fish pens at Lake Berryessa ready for our annual fish delivery in January. If you are available to help prep the fish pens on Monday, October 30th, your help would be greatly appreciated. We will meet at Markley Cove Store at 9 AM.
If you have someone who would like to help out please feel free to bring them along. We also need a couple of high pressure power washers and someone who can pick up several items that are in storage i.e. generator, water pumps, water hoses, extension cords, etc. (Location of stored items to be determined)
If you are available to help us out for the day make sure you bring rain gear, wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Plan on finishing around 1:30 and then have lunch in Winters.
Please let Stan Wong know if you can help at 925-818-9332.
Certificate of Appreciation, presented to CIFFI/Project Eagle Lake Trout by Stafford Lehr, California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Deputy Director, on behalf of Chuck Bonham, Director CDFW. Was followed up by message from Mr. Lehr at the Annual Traditional Independence Day Celebration, July 2, 2016. The 400 attendees as the event were appreciative of the comments and welcome the continued support from CDFW. (click on certificate for larger view)
Saturday, July 2, 2016 – Spalding Tract, Eagle Lake…another well-attended event! The CIFFI/Project Eagle Lake Trout Annual Traditional Independence Day Celebration at Arnold’s RV Park & Store drew close to 400 attendees, including 85 kids, ages 3-12, who participated in their own free kids raffle! The weather was perfect, the hotdogs/hamburgers were great...
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