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 Kens 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 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 17th right up until the event on September 1st.  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 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!

Fish-O-Rama has once again made a very generous contribution to the FMF, this time to the tune of $2250!  As always, a portion of their donation is dedicated to future scholarship funds, on behalf of Robert Beck.  We can't thank them enough for the helping hand that they have given every year.  You can see more info at our Facebook page!

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.

Kyle Northington plans on attending Palomar College in San Diego.  His eventual career goal is to work in either human resources or public relations in a technology company, or as a technology journalist.

Fish-O-Rama, one of the FMF’s most active fishing club sponsors, has done it again!  Using pictures that some of their members had taken, they again this year had a calendar made for the use of their group.  The difference this year?  They sold the calendars to their members and donated the net proceeds to the FMF! They quickly sold out and the money is still coming in, but the total is over $600 and still counting!  Keep a tight line boys....you are the best!

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!

On Saturday July 30, Foundation Treasurer Carmine DeCicco was interviewed by Bob Simms of the "Outdoor Show" on radio station KFBK out of Sacramento, CA. Topics covered were the FMF, local fishing, and our upcoming fundraiser. Click here to listen to the interview!

Fish-O-Rama recently finished up their annual Bridgeport gathering, and during the festivities they took the opportunity to pass the hat for the FMF.  Their contribution this year of $2800 was, as always, very gracious and much appreciated!  Thanks to all of the Fish-O-Rama boys for their generosity!  As in past years, a portion of their funds will be designated to a future scholarship award on behalf of Robert Beck.

On May 27th at Coleville High School, Fishin' Mission Foundation VP Jim Reid was pleased to present $1,000 scholarships to Kambel Kenaston (L) and Chandell Goode.  Kambel's scholarship was presented on behalf of Fish-O-Rama's Memorial Scholarship for Robert Beck.

On May 26th, at the Lee Vining High School 2011 Graduation, Fishin' Mission Foundation VP Jim Reid was proud to present $1,000 scholarships to Angie Annette (L) and Diana Harris (C) to help with their college expenses.

The Bridgeport Little League is getting in some serious practice this year with a little help from their friends at the Fishin Mission Foundation.  The Foundation was happy to donate a high quality pitching machine to help out with batting practice....PLAY BALL!

The FMF was honored to be presented with a plaque of appreciation from the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation.  FMF VP Jim Reid accepted the plaque on behalf of the Foundation and all of our members.  The FMF is proud to be associated with the BFEF, and very pleased that we're able to make a contribution to the community.  The plaque is on display at Rhino's in Bridgeport, next to the Fishin Mission Big Fish trophy board.  Click HERE to see a larger picture of the plaque, and HERE to see a picture of the plaque next to our trophy board at Rhino's.  Thanks again to the BFEF!

Fishin' Mission Foundation Vice President Jim Reid (second from left), had the pleasure of presenting a check to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation (BFEF) Board of Directors.  The $4,000 donation represented the net proceeds from the Western BBQ and Concert event held over Labor Day weekend which was sponsored by the FMF.  The FMF has already started planning an event for next year, so visit this page and our Facebook page often to hear about it first!

The Fishin' Mission Foundation is happy to announce that we now have a Facebook page!  For photos of the BBQ & Concert fundraiser, click here to be taken directly to our photos page.  To be taken to the main FMF Facebook page, for more FMF info and sharing with your friends and family, click here.  Be sure to add us to your "likes" to be updated on events and activities! 

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 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!
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Pictured are FMF President Gary Walker (L), Richard Elloyan (C), and FMF Vice President Jim Reid.

Martin Strelneck of Western Outdoor News reports on the upcoming Western BBQ & Concert fundraiser being sponsored by the Fishin' Mission Foundation on Labor Day weekend in Bridgeport.  Click Here and scroll to the bottom of the destination page to read the article.  Many thanks to Mr. Strelneck and Western Outdoor News for the ink!

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.  The first presentation was made by Gary Walker, FMF President, to Molly Garcia.  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!

The Fishin' Mission Foundation was proud to award $1,000  scholarships to two Eastern Sierra Academy seniors during their graduation ceremonies.  Principal Roger Yost (at the podium) and his staff made the selections, and the first presentation was made by FMF President Gary Walker to Austin Mills.  Austin will be attending Purdue School of Engineering at Indiana University - Purdue University, and he will be majoring in Motorsports Engineering.