Due to Covid-19 considerations, graduation ceremonies and award presentations needed to be handled differently this year. The FMF/FOR scholarships and grants were awarded via email and postal mail to get them into the hands of recipients, and on behalf of the Fishin' Mission Foundation and Fish-O-Rama, we offer our sincere congratulations! Pictures and more info about this year's recipients can be found at our Facebook page HERE!

Northern Mono County Hospice held a luau themed fund raiser this month, and FMF was happy to be able to help out with a donation for $1,000! Such a worthy and important local organization that deserves our attention and support all year long!

With only a little more than a month to go until the 10th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we will soon be putting the word out on the radio waves.  We will have scheduled radio spots on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM) that will be running the last week of August right up until the event on August 31st.  Get your tickets now Sierra Wave listeners! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from CoCoMoes Q, or the great music from Locked-N-Loaded!  Click here to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave.  See our Facebook page for more info and updates!

Teacher Suzanne Scholl's Bridgeport Elementary School class released the trout that they had hatched in their classroom while studying biology and ecology, as part of the Trout in the Classroom Program that FMF has supported since 2013.  Lots more info and great pictures of the annual event at our page!

The FMF takes part in the 2018 Bridgeport Independence Day Parade with a float representing the Fishin' Mission Foundation and 45 Years of The Fishin' Mission!  It was a great day and a fun celebration for all involved!  Check out some more pics and a video at our Facebook page here!

Bridgeport Elementary School teacher Suzanne Scholl and her students, along with DFW Representatives Jim Erdman, Whitney Philbrook, and Jane Lester, anticipate the relase 190 fingerling trout into Robinson Creek! FMF loves sponsoring, and being involved with, this ongoing project, and is very appreciative of the support from Calif. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife!  Many more pictures available at our Facebook page HERE!

The 8th Annual Western Night Fundraiser was sold out before the big day even arrived, and it was another huge success!  Many thanks to everyone that helps make our event such a great one every year! 

With only about a week to go until the 8th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are now putting the word out on the radio waves.  We have scheduled a radio spot on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM) that will run from 8/25-9/2, so get your tickets now Sierra Wave fans! Don't miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from Locked-N-Loaded!  Click here to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave.  See our Facebook page for more info and updates!

The Bridgeport 4th of July Fundraising event was a great success!  The Fishin' Mission Foundation was pleased to present a $500 donation to support the effort, as evidenced by our VP Jim Reid presenting a BIG check to Lynda Pemberton!

With only a week to go until the 7th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are now on the radio waves!  We've scheduled a radio spot on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM) that will run from 8/26 until the event on 9/3, so get your tickets now SW fans! Don't miss out on the  BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from Terry Sheets Band!  Click here to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave.  See our Facebook page for more info and updates!

For the 4th year, with assistance from both the California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and Trout Unlimited, the Fishin' Mission Foundation has supported the Bridgeport Elementary School's "Trout in the Classroom" program. This program gives the kids a chance to hatch and raise trout in their classroom, while learning about environmental responsibility, biology, and water conservation, and culminates in the release of the trout in local waters. MANY more great pics available at our Facebook site by clicking here!

This past June, the Fishin Mission Foundation, in conjunction with partner fishin' group Fish-O-Rama, awarded $3,000 in scholarships to graduating students at both Lee Vining and Coleville High Schools. Clockwise from top left: Ian Clemons, Julie Harris, Sydney Beard, and Emma Lowery. An additional $4,000, as Continuing Education awards, was presented to current Bridgeport college students Aide Merito-Pina, Jamie Annett, Kendall Miranda Sturdivant, and Conner Yost. We have now awarded $38,000 in scholarships since our start in 2008! Click here for more pics and info at our Facebook site!

With less than two weeks until the 6th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are now putting the word out on the radio waves.  We have scheduled a radio spot on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM) that will run from Friday, August 28th right up until the event on September 5th.  Get your tickets now Sierra Wave listeners! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from Terry Sheets Band!  Click here to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave.  See our Facebook page for more info and updates!

This year's sold out event featured a night of "Swingin' California Country Music" with the Slade Rivers Band, another great barbeque from Billy & Sue Ruiz of Cowboy Flavor, and raffles for thousands of dollars worth of great prizes!  There are LOTS of great pics of the festivities on our Facebook page, so be sure to check them out!

With less than two weeks until the 5th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we'll be running our radio ad on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM) from 8/22-8/30, so get your tickets now! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from Slade Rivers Band.  Click here to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave.  See our Facebook page for more info and updates!

Matt Algeo will be attending Cuesta Community College, and will then transfer to a 4 year college. His major will be in Archaeology, with an emphasis on Geology, which will allow him to travel.

Miranda Sturdivant is this year's Valedictorian at CHS, and she will be attending Azusa Pacific University to pursue a degree in Nursing.

Nayeli Zamarripa will be attending Santa Barbara Community College before transferring to a 4 year school in order to earn a degree in Administration of Justice, with an emphasis on Criminology. Her goal is to become a crime scene investigator.

Tylor Pemberton will be attending Cuesta Community College. After college he would like to eventually join a police task force to work his way up to either SWAT or an FBI Hostage Rescue Team.

The Bridgeport 4th of July Fundraising event was a great success!  The Fishin' Mission Foundation was pleased to present a $500 donation to support the effort, as evidenced by our VP Jim Reid presenting a BIG check to Lynda Pemberton, in what appears to be an "after-party" celebration at Rhino's! 

The Fishin' Mission Foundation has made a donation of $3,000 to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation to help them continue to support the Bridgeport fishing experience!  These funds were partially from our Labor Day Western Night fundraising event and partially from a designation from one of our FMF partners, Fish-O-Rama! 

The 3rd Annual East Walker River Cleanup was a HUGE success!  Thanks to Ken's Sporting Goods and Walker River Outfitters for co-sponsoring the event with us.  On Labor Day we had over forty volunteer "pickers" cleaning up along the East Walker River, and they filled a dumpster to the brim! Everyone was treated to a great BBQ with smoked brisket, barrel chicken and all the fixin's.  Many thanks to all the "pickers" - you folks ROCK!  Pics from this year's event can be seen at  Walker River Outfitters' Facebook page!

With less than two weeks until the 4th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are now putting the word out on the radio waves.  We have scheduled a radio spot on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM) that will run from Friday, August 23rd right up until the event on August 31st.  Get your tickets now because this spot will surely create a new level of enthusiasm from Sierra Wave listeners. You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from Jasmine Fields.  Click here to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave.  See our Facebook page for more info and updates!

The FMF gives special thanks to another fishing group, Fish-O-Rama, for their continued support of our foundation.  During their 32nd Annual Fish-O-Rama event in June, they collected, and donated, a HUGE $6,203 contribution to the FMF this year!  We thank them very much for their contribution and their continuing support of our programs in the Bridgeport Community!  As always, more updates and info are available on our page!

On June 5th, Teacher Suzanne Scholl and her Bridgeport Elementary class completed the final phase of their Trout in the Classroom project by releasing the trout they had hatched and raised in their classroom into the local waters.  Be sure to check out the great pictures and more info from the event on our  page!

Today was a BIG day for the kids in Suzanne Scholl's class at Bridgeport Elementary School, and they're excited!  The trout eggs have hatched, and they can (just barely) be seen swimming around in their new home.  Congratulations to everyone involved!  Be sure to check out our  page for pictures and further updates!

The "Trout in the Classroom" project at Bridgeport Elementary School is officially up & running!  The trout eggs were delivered and put in place today, and everyone is looking forward to a hatch in 10 days or so.  Equipment for the project was donated by FMF, guidance was provided by Trout Unlimited, with extra guidance, and the eggs, provided by California Fish & Wildlife Department.  See our  page for more information and lots of great pictures!

Bridgeport held it's 4th of July Committee fundraising dinner this past weekend, and the Fishin' Mission Foundation was pleased to make a $500 donation to the committee to support one of the great local events of the year!  The check was presented by Jim "JR" Reid (owner of Ken's Sporting Goods and FMF Vice President) to Lynda Pemberton.  As always, please visit our page for more pictures and updates!

While joining other volunteers Jimmy and Brinn Little, Terry Tizzard, and Tom McMaster to donate some time today out at the Virginia Creek Settlement for ditch digging, plumbing repair, fish stocking and fish re-locating, Foundation VP Jim Reid took the opportunity to present a check for $3000 to the BFEF from the proceeds of the 3rd Annual FMF Western BBQ & Concert held this past Labor Day!  This will assist the BFEF with general operations expenses to keep producing fish for planting in the local waters!  As always, please visit our page for more pictures and updates!

This past Labor Day, the FMF, Walker River Outfitters, and Ken's Sporting Goods all joined forces to do a cleanup along the Walker River.  Afterwards, all of the hard work was rewarded with a pig roast and tri-tips, as well as a keg of fine beer courtesy of Mammoth Brewing!  Thanks to all of the volunteers and sponsors that made this cleanup effort a huge success!  Many pictures of the event are available on WRO's  page!

The Fishin' Mission Foundation had its third annual fundraiser at the Bridgeport Ranch Barns and Terrace in Bridgeport, CA.  Entertainment was provided by country music artist Dave Russell, with food by Billy and Sue Ruiz of Cowboy Flavor, no host bar provided by the Bridgeport Gun Club, and many great raffles and prizes.  We had another full house this year, and a donation to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation will be made from the proceeds!  Many thanks to our FMF members, and all of the volunteers, sponsors and vendors who participated in making the event so successful!  Pictures and details of the event are available on our  page!

The countdown to the 3rd Annual Western BBQ & Concert continues!  Click here to listen to our latest promo ad now, and listen for it on station KIBS (100.7 FM) out of Bishop, CA.  Ticket sales are brisk, so don't miss out!  Buy tickets online at our Home Page!  You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from Dave Russell, as well as all the prize raffles!  See our Facebook page for more info and updates!

With less than three weeks until the 3rd Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are putting out our radio ad.  It will run on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM) from 8/17-9/1, so get your tickets now! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from Dave Russell!  Click to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave.  See our Facebook page for more info and updates!

The FMF members have just approved the funding for teacher Suzanne Scholl, at the Bridgeport Elementary School, to have a "Trout in the Classroom" project during this next school year!  FMF will pay for all of the equipment so that her class can hatch trout eggs, raise them to fingerlings, and release them in local waters!  This is an excellent educational opportunity on wildlife management, habitat awareness, water conservation, and ecosystem connectivity.  See our Facebook page for more info and updates on this project!

Austyn Thacker will attend the Art Institute in Sacramento, CA in the hopes of becoming a graphic artist or graphic designer.

Cavanagh (Cavi) Gohlich will be attending Humboldt State in the fall, and her career goal is to become a wildlife biologist.  This summer will be her second year of working for the forest service, cleaning and maintaining trails in the area.  She was the recipient of the Fish-O-Rama Robert Beck Memorial Scholarship.

Cristina Amezcua plans to attend Lassen Community College and be the first in her family to graduate from college.  Her goal is to pursue a career in childhood development and eventually become a teacher.

Jim Reid, Fishin' Mission Foundation VP and owner of Ken's Sporting Goods (center), had the opportunity recently to present the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation (BFEF) with a BIG check (along with a real one) for $5,000!  This donation was made possible by the proceeds from our 2nd Annual Western BBQ & Concert, which took place over Labor Day weekend.  The check was presented to BFEF Board Members Ray Robles of Michaela's Restaurant (right), and Jimmy Little of Virginia Creek Settlement (left). This will assist in BFEF general operations to keep producing fish for planting in the local waters!

 The FMF, Walker River Outfitters, and Ken's Sporting Goods all joined forces to do a cleanup along the Walker River.  Ken's roasted a pig afterwards to go along with tri-tips from FMF!  Thanks to all of the volunteers that made this cleanup effort a huge success!  Many pictures of the event are available on WRO's  page!

The Fishin' Mission Foundation had its annual fundraiser at the Bridgeport Ranch Barns and Terrace in Bridgeport, CA.  Entertainment was provided by country comedian and entertainer Kip Attaway, with food by Billy and Sue Ruiz of Cowboy Flavor, no host bar provided by the Bridgeport Gun Club, and many great raffles and prizes.  This year's net proceeds will be donated to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation!  Many thanks to ALL who participated in making the event so successful!  Pictures and details of the event are available on our  page!

Click here to listen to our ad for the upcoming Western Night Barbeque fundraiser on Sierra Wave-Eastern Sierra News!

The Fishin' Mission Foundation had its first fundraiser at the Bridgeport Barns and Terrace In Bridgeport, CA.  Entertainment was provided by cowboy poet and singer Richard Elloyan, with food by Billy and Sue Ruiz of Cowboy Flavor, no host bar provided by the Bridgeport Gun Club, and many great raffles and prizes.  Net proceeds will be donated to the BFEF (Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation), and those proceeds are expected to be in excess of $3,000! Many thanks to ALL who participated in making the event so successful! Pictures of the event are available on Pictured are FMF President Gary Walker (L), Richard Elloyan (C), and FMF Vice President Jim Reid.

The Fish-O-Rama group, which includes around 80 members, recently finished up their annual trek to Bridgeport with their traditional Pig Roast.  For the second year in a row they have used their Pig Roast event to also raise funds for the Fishin' Mission Foundation.  Bruce Blauvelt, on behalf of Fish-O-Rama, was pleased to make a donation to the FMF of $3,021 this year!  Thanks to the entire Fish-O-Rama team for their generosity!  Some of the funds will likely be designated to a scholarship award for 2011!

The Fishin' Mission Foundation had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremonies at Coleville High School and awarding two graduating seniors with $1,000 scholarships.  Presentations were made by Gary Walker, FMF President, to Molly Garcia (pictured) and Cory Vannoy (no picture available).  Molly was the 2011 Valedictorian for Coleville High School, and will attend UC Davis to become a doctor with a specialty in forensic pathology and plans to work as a Medical Examiner.

The second presentation was made to Cory Vannoy (picture not available) who will attend Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, AZ, to become a Licensed Motorcycle Mechanics Technician.

We wish both of these scholars great success in the future!