Owens River - Gorge Fish Report - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

The Owens River Gorge is closed September 7-13, 2021

Owens River - Gorge - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Visit Bishop

by Bishop Chamber
9-7-2021
(760) 873-8405
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The Owens River Gorge is closed September 7-13, 2021. LADWP will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Mono County. This channel maintenance will help IMPROVE FISHERY AND WILDLIFE HABITAT along the 10-mile stretch of river between the Upper Gorge Power Plant and Pleasant Valley Reservoir.

To read the official press release: https://www.ladwpnews.com/owens-river-gorge-closed-for.../

If you haven't ever ventured down into this beautiful area of the Owens Valley, it is worth putting on your list for a future trip!! (Sometime after September 13th )

Photo by Instagram user @tatihanahund

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