SPFF ANNUAL GSO
"GREAT SUMMER OUTING!"
JULY 11 - 14, 2024
Registration opens Saturday April 13th at 0900.
2024 GSO "Great Summer Outing" EVENT
The Great Summer Outing is a fantastic event designed especially to help beginning fly fishers to get started fly fishing the Eastern Sierra. But even experienced anglers can join in the fun. The eastern Sierra is known for their exceptional trout fishing, and several creeks and lakes are within a short drive from the campground.
ITINERARY
THURSDAY, JULY 11 - Travel to campsite/lodging
THURSDAY, JULY 11 - Morning-Afternoon > Fishing Activities
FRIDAY, JULY 12 - Morning-Afternoon > Fishing Activities
FRIDAY, July 12 - Evening > Happy hour (TBA)
SATURDAY, July 13 - Morning-Afternoon > Fishing Activities
SATURDAY, July 13 - Evening - Dinner (TBA)
SUNDAY, July 14 - Campsite checkout, free day
OVERVIEW
Register for the Saturday evening dinner and those events that interest you. This year we have arranged for Beryl Rea, a long-time Mammoth guide, to have a special session on Friday focusing on the Upper Owens River. Details about her outing are in the special description. We have also arranged for Fred Rowe, a long time Bishop guide with Sierra Bright Dot on Saturday focusing on nymphing. Details are in the special description.
LODGING
If you’re planning to stay in the Mammoth Lakes area, you want to to set up a comfortable launching pad for your epic fly fishing adventures in the Eastern Sierra. Mammoth Lakes offers accommodations to fit every group and budget, from campsites, RV parks, Inns, motels, resorts, and condominiums.
CAMPING
SPFF was able to reserve the Pine Glen 09 group campground. Here are some facts about the campground. Our max occupancy is 30 individuals and 8 vehicles.
Thursday July 11: Check-in 2:00 PM
Sunday, July 14: Check-out 12 PM
The cost is shared by the individuals after the event. 3 bear boxes, 1 fire ring, 1 water spigot, 4 tables, 4 picnic grills. 4 unisex vault bathroom stalls shared with other campsites, plenty of flat ground for tents, firewood for sale on-site. For showers, you can go across the street to the RV park (3 min drive) and for $8 you can take a hot shower.
The campsites are located under the shady canopy of a mature Jeffery pine forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.
GETTING HERE
Pine Glen is near Mammoth Lakes, 300 miles north of Los Angeles.
Take U.S. Highway 395 to State Route 203.
Proceed west on 203 for 2.8 miles to Old Sawmill Road.
Take a right, go 0.1 mile, and turn right into the campground.
Proceed to the rear of New Shady Rest Campground near site #127 to the entrance of Pine Glen Campground.
GSO, REGISTER TODAY > CLICK HERE
Fish on!
Haik Topadzhikyan
SPFF Outings Chairperson
outings@spff.org