Fishing in Mariposa County
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All calendar items are subject to change.
May 27, 2023 - Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfires or storm damage. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check for closures before leaving on any recreational trip.
Various Days ─ Wetland Meet and Greet at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). Meet with a wildlife naturalist from the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. This 15 minute interactive orientation may include information about Gray Lodge origins, assistance with identifying wildlife or behavior patterns or a brief explanation of conservation management. Reservations are required but group size can vary. For more information, please call (530) 846-7505 or email Lori.Dieter@wildlife.ca.gov.
Sundays ─ Tot Time at Nimbus Fish Hatchery, 11-11:45 a.m., 2001 Nimbus Road, Gold River (95670). Join us every Sunday for Tot Time at Nimbus Fish Hatchery Visitor's Center where we’ll read nature-themed stories and create a fun craft! Recommended for children ages 2-7 years, with parent/guardian supervision. There is no cost for these events and registration is not required. For more information, please email Julia.Kaiser@wildlife.ca.gov.
2 ─ Big Game Drawing Deadline. The deadline to submit applications for elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and premium deer tags is June 2, 2023. Sales transactions must be completed before midnight. Hunters may apply at select CDFW license sales offices, online, license sales agents or by calling telephone sales at (800) 565-1458. For more information, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/hunting/big-game.
2 ─ Community Habitat Restoration, 3-5 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd. Playa del Rey (90293). Roll up your sleeves to help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing out invasive vegetation gives slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/2/friday-habitat-restoration(opens in new tab).
3-11 — 10th Annual California Invasive Species Action Week. Learn how invasive species affect California’s wildlife and their habitat. Join in a local event or watch a webinar! Find event listings and learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species at wildlife.ca.gov/cisaw.
3 ─ Cerritos Kids Fishing Derby, 8-11 a.m., 19700 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, (90703). This event happens at Don Knabe Regional Park Lake. For more information, please contact Brian Young at Brian.Young@wildlife.ca.gov.
3 ─ Sunset Pride Hike at Ballona Reserve, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Friends of Ballona Wetlands invite 2SLGBTQ+ communities to join a sunset hike in honor of Pride Month. Explore the last coastal wetlands in Los Angeles while having an opportunity to discuss openly and safely what it means to be a 2SLGBTQ+ individual in outdoor spaces. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/3-pride-hike(opens in new tab).
4 ─ Salt Marsh and Dunes Tour at Ballona Reserve, 10 a.m.-noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles! Friends of Ballona docents will lead participants through the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and teach about its history and ecology. Enjoy special and unique native plants on the journey through different habitats. Participants might even meet some of the local wildlife. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/4-saltmarsh-tour(opens in new tab).
10 ─ Ballona Creek Cleanup at Ballona Reserve, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands clean up the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Did you know that 130 square miles of storm drain flow into Ballona Creek? Gutter trash from as far away as North Hollywood can end up right in the wetland! Clearing out debris means less trash in the wetlands, on beaches and in the open ocean. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register please visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/10-creek-cleanup(opens in new tab).
14-15 ─ California Fish and Game Commission Meeting, scheduled to begin each day at 8:30 a.m., California Natural Resources Auditorium, 715 P Street, Sacramento (95814). The meeting will also be held via webinar/teleconference. For more information, please visit fgc.ca.gov(opens in new tab).
16 ─ Community Habitat Restoration, 3-5 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Roll up your sleeves to help Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing out invasive vegetation gives slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/16/friday-habitat-restoration(opens in new tab).
17 ─ Salt Marsh and Dunes Tour at Ballona Reserve, 10 a.m.-noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles! Friends of Ballona docents will lead participants through the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and teach about its history and ecology. Enjoy special and unique native plants on the journey through different habitats. Participants might even meet some of the local wildlife. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/17-saltmarsh-tour(opens in new tab).
24 ─ Community Habitat Restoration, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Roll up your sleeves to help Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing out invasive vegetation gives slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/24/community-habitat-restoration(opens in new tab).
24 ─ ¡Vámonos al Ballona Wetlands! 4-6 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Join Friends of Ballona Wetlands for a Saltwater Marsh bilingual tour in collaboration with Latino Outdoors! Latino Outdoors is a Latinx-led organization that amplifies the Latinx experience in nature. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and how to register visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/6/17-vamonos-al-ballona(opens in new tab).
Source: CDFW
