Patagonia Catch and Release Film Tour
2024-11-12 11:00 - 2024-11-21 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ventura and Santa Monica, United States
Join the “Catch & Release” tour for a night of surf-rock, short films and saving steelhead trout in Ventura or Santa Monica!
Hosted by Patagonia, this event will feature CalTrout ambassadors and SoCal fly fishing musicians Rebecca Ramirez & Bernard Yin aka “Par Avion!” and Patagonia Alpine ambassador Timmy O’Neill on drums. CalTrout team members will also be attending and chatting about CalTrout’s projects.
Enjoy snacks, drinks, live music, as well as screenings of the short films, Don’t Doubt the Trout and Soundscape, followed by Q&A’s with the above filmmakers and fish conservationists.
Ventura Patagonia Location:
Where: 235 West Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA 93001
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM PST; screening begins at 7 PM
Register here!
Santa Monica Patagonia Location
Where: 1345 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Date: Thursday, Nov. 14
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM PST; screening begins at 7 PM
Register here!
Laguna Beach; Coast Film Festival
Where:650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
Time: Film at 5:00 PM PST; live performance at 5:00 PM
Register here!
Ojai Deer Lodge – Benefit for The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy & Surfrider Foundation’s Matilijia Coalition
Where:2261 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
Date: Sunday, Nov. 17
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM PST; live performance at 8:00 PM
Tickets sold at the door!
Santa Cruz Patagonia Location
Where: 415 River Street Suite C. Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Date: Monday, Nov. 18
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Register here!
Palo Alto Patagonia Location
Where: 525 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 19
Time: 6:00 PM
Register here!
Tahoe Gear Lab
Where:183 Hwy 50, Glenbrook, NV 89413
Date: Thursday, Nov. 21
Time: 5:30 PM

Webinar: Exploring the Connections Between Fish Movement and Our Communities
2024-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | California
Billions of animals migrate every year. Ever wonder why fish migrate?
Join CalTrout for a webinar exploring why salmonids migrate in California, and the impacts of this journey on local ecosystems throughout history and today. Learn how modern tracking methods have revolutionized our understanding of fish movement, and why this data is essential for conservation success. Get real-time insights from the historic Klamath River dam removal project – the largest river restoration effort in U.S. history – and discover how monitoring efforts are proving crucial to its success. Through compelling case studies, our experts will demonstrate how the simple act of tracking fish movement has transformed watershed restoration across the state and why Migration Matters!
Perfect for conservation professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone curious about California’s aquatic ecosystems. This webinar connects the dots between fish behavior, scientific monitoring, and the future of our rivers.
Speakers:

Jacob Katz Ph.D., Senior Scientist, California Trout
James Whelan, Klamath River Project Manager, California Trout
Sandra Jacobson Ph.D., South Coast & Sierra Headwaters Regional Director, California Trout

Where: Virtual
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM PT
Register here!

Alameda Creek Watershed Restoration Tour
2024-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Niles Community Park, 37671 3rd St, Fremont, CA, 94536, United States
Join our terrific partner, the Alameda Creek Alliance (ACA), for a for a van-based tour of Alameda Creek fish restoration projects!
Jeff Miller, ACA Director, and Steven Cochrane, volunteer coordinator, will lead the full-day watershed tour from the flood control channel and new fish ladders in the lower creek, to Little Yosemite in Sunol Regional Wilderness along upper Alameda Creek. CalTrout’s Claire Buhanan will also be speaking at the event.
Jeff will have copies of his new book, Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide, to be published by Heyday books next month.
Please plan to bring a lunch and water bottle. There will be some walking required: one mile on level pavement at the lower fish ladder; two miles round-trip on a dirt fire road to Little Yosemite. There will be a small donation requested to support with transportation costs.
Excited to kick off the holiday season together!
Where: Multi-spot van-tour around along Alameda Creek: begins at Fremont
When: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please RSVP by emailing jeff@alamedacreek.org, or reach out to him with any questions!
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Tour Itinerary:
9:00 – Start at Niles Community Park. At 9:10 we will walk down to the BART weir (a little over 1 mile walking round trip, level trail).
9:30 – ACWD staff will meet us for a fish ladder tour
11:00 – Drive to Sunol
11:30 – Visit Sunol Water Temple and site of the soon-to-be-finished Watershed Center. A fisheries biologist from the SFPUC will meet us there and speak about fish monitoring. This is our lunch stop (please bring your own!) and bathrooms.
12:30 – Visit the PG&E fish passage project site in Sunol Valley. We (CalTrout) will meet you there and talk about the project.
2:00 – Drive to Sunol Regional Wilderness. An East Bay Parks naturalist will meet us at the Visitor Center. Then a short drive to the parking area, where an East Bay Parks fisheries biologist will meet us. Then a two-mile round trip (slightly uphill, on a fire road) hike to Little Yosemite.
3:30 – Return to Fremont
4:00 – End at Niles Community Park

Trinity Steelhead Fishing Trip
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-07 | Strawhouse Lodge, 31301 STATE HWY 299, JUNCTION CITY, 96048, United States
Join California Trout and other conservationist anglers to fish a two-day slot on the Trinity River, one of California’s most scenic and rewarding fly fishing rivers. Home to resident Rainbow Trout, the Trinity River is known for its phenomenal returns of half-pound and adult steelhead. Stay riverside at the Strawhouse Lodge where gourmet meals are prepared by lodge owners.
Warm accommodations, gourmet meals, world-class fly fishing, and expert guiding will make this trip the highlight of your angling season.
If you haven’t fished with us before, feel free to reach out to learn more.
When:
Session 1: December 3, 2024 – December 5, 2024
Session 2: December 5, 2024 – December 7, 2024
Where:
Strawhouse Lodge, Trinity River, CA
Cost:
$1,500

Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-02 | Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
CalTrout will be tabling at one of our favorite fishy events of the year – the Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show! Join us for a weekend full of exciting vendors, free fly fishing lessons, celebrity talks, and more! We will be there all three days with information about our projects, swag, and a chance to renew your membership in person. See you there!
Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds (Google Maps Link)
Date and time:

Friday, February 28, 2025: 10am-6pm
Saturday, March 1, 2025: 9am-5:30pm
Sunday, March 2: 9am-4:30pm

Price (cash only at gate):
Adult

One-Day Pass: $20
Two-Day Pass: $35
Three-Day Pass: $45

Children

5 & Under: Free
6-12: $5

MILITARY/SCOUTS

Scouts under 16 in uniform: Free
Military with ID: $12

Please purchase tickets directly through The Fly Fishing Show’s website HERE!
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Save Santa Barbara Steelhead Town Hall Meeting
2025-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
Join the Save Santa Barbara Steelhead free public townhall at the Lobero Theatre on Sunday March 9th, to learn what is happening with this endangered species, hosted by Santa Barbara Flyfishers. Expert speakers will discuss the historical significance, present condition, and future plans to restore its local spawning habitat. CalTrout’s Senior South Coast Project Manager, Russell Marlow, will be there to discuss why our actions now are critical to preventing extinction.
The Grace Fisher Foundation will be also present on the Lobero Esplanade from 11am – 4pm featuring art for sale, and an interactive community art project celebrating the conservation of the endangered Southern California steelhead.
Where: Lobero Theatre (Google Maps Link)
Date and time: Sunday, March 9, 2025; 1pm-3pm
Price: FREE
Please RSVP HERE!
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Southern Steelhead Spotting Event
2025-03-26 09:30 - 13:30 | San Mateo Creek / Trestles Wetland Preserve (rsvp for the precise location), San Diego, CA, United States
Join CalTrout and MCB Camp Pendleton to learn about and try to spot Southern California’s iconic but endangered salmonid! The event will kick off by discussing what make Southern steelhead so incredible. We’ll then head down to San Mateo Creek to see if we can spot any heading upstream, now that the lagoon berm is breached. Two members of CalTrout’s South Coast team will be leading – Nate Yancheff and Alix Martin.
Where: San Mateo Creek / Trestles Wetland Preserve (RSVP for the precise location)
Date and time: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025; 9:30am – 1:30pm
Price: FREE
What to Bring: Hiking shoes, sun protection, plenty of water, snacks, lunch
Please RSVP HERE!
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Baduwa’t Estuary Plant ‘N Pull
2025-03-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Mad River Trail, McKinleyville, California, 95519, United States
Join the Baduwa’t Estuary Plant ‘N Pull at the Mad River Trail in McKinleyville on Sunday March 30th, to help restore critical salmon habitat. Rain or shine, we’ll spend a few hours planting trees, removing invasive plants, and connecting with our local environment and neighbors! The event is hosted by California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program in Partnership with CalTrout, Americorp, and McKinleyville Community Services District.
If you’re still not convinced, we’re offering FREE food!
Where: Mad River Trail in McKinleyville, at the corner of Ocean Ave and School Rd (Google Maps Link)
Date and time: Sunday, March 30th, 2025; 10am – 2pm
Price: FREE
What to Bring: Rain boots, water bottle, rain gear, hat, sunscreen
Please RSVP HERE!
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Malibu Lagoon Clean Up & Learn with Surfrider LA
2025-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Malibu Lagoon State Beach, California, 90265
Join Surfrider LA and California Trout during LA Climate Week to learn about an exciting urban watershed transformation and climate resilience project happening right in Malibu’s backyard!
During this event, we will gather at Malibu Lagoon to hear from California Trout and Surfrider LA about the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project. You will learn about Southern California’s iconic but endangered native fish, the Southern steelhead, their place in our local LA ecosystems, and how climate change and urban infrastructure are impacting their historic habitat.
We will share exciting updates about the dam removal and habitat restoration project currently taking place on Malibu Creek to help these fish and revive an entire ecosystem — and what you can do to support the survival of these vulnerable critters! After, we’ll work together to remove any trash found throughout the lagoon, doing our part to support a healthy ecosystem for both our human and non-human communities. See you there! RSVP here.
Important Event Details:
Parking is available at Malibu Lagoon SB Park for $3 an hour or a $12 day rate. We will meet there before we begin (3999 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265). Additional street and metered parking within walking distance is available (see green highlighted areas on the map photo!).
Participant safety is our priority, but participation is at your own risk.

All participants must wear CLOSED-TOE shoes and the provided GLOVES to participate in beach cleanup activities.
Gloves, grabbers, reusable trash bags, sunscreen, sanitizer, and a water refill station-are provided- just remember to bring a reusable water bottle!
All participants (including children attending with adult guardians) must be registered individually by completing the sign-up here which includes our waiver.
All minors under 18 must be registered as such with parental consent registration, additionally, all minors under 16 must have parent or guardian present at the cleanup.
Student groups may request a group reservation prior to the cleanup date by emailing cowens@la.surfrider.org
Company groups interested in scheduling or joining a beach cleanup please inquire here: bit.ly/bcuinquiry

Strawberry Creek Ivy Removal
2025-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Old Orick Transfer Station, Orick, CA, United States
Organized by the Watershed Stewards Program and other partners, join us in Orick for a fun day of invasive ivy removal to improve salmonid habitat. Rain or shine, we’ll spend a few hours connecting with nature, meeting our neighbors, and restoring habitat for native species!
This event is open to all ages. Lunch provided!
Where: Orick, Humboldt County, CA ; meet at the Old Orick Transfer Station: Just South of the Orick, look for signs (Google Maps link)
Date and time: Sunday, April 6th, 2025; 10am – 2pm
Price: FREE
What to Bring: Close-toed shoes, rain gear, long pants, long sleeves, water bottle
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RSVPs greatly appreciated – click here to RSVP!
Reach out to Noelle Pickard for questions at noellepickard@gmail.com or 770-722-4883.

Earth Day Restoration at Yreka Creek
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Lower Yreka Creek Side Channel Project, 4022 California 263, Yreka, CA, 96097, United States
Please join the Watershed Stewards Program in collaboration with CDFW and CalTrout for a day of native planting, removing invasive plants, and protecting native trees. This side channel project at Yreka Creek is home to salmon, trout, beavers, pollinators, and more! Our work will ensure that this space can serve as habitat for important species for years to come. This event will happen rain or shine!
RSVP: Click here!
When: April 19th from 10am – 2pm (attendance for the entire event is not required). Stay after the event for a provided lunch!
Directions: Coordinates: 41.777239, -122.597352; 4022 CA-263, Yreka, CA, 96097; Click here for Google Maps directions
From Yreka: Drive north on Highway 263/N Main St for approximately 3 miles out of town. Approximately ¼ mile before the Shasta River bridge, you will reach a turn off with balloons at the gate. Turn right, drive through the gate, and continue down the gravel road for approximately 500 feet.
From I5: Take exit 776 towards Yreka/Montague and turn west onto Montague Road/Highway 3. After a quarter of a mile, turn right at the stop sign onto Highway 263/N Main St. Continue for approximately 3 miles until you come to a pull off with balloons at the gate (approximately ¼ mile before the Shasta River bridge). Turn right, drive through the gate, and continue down the gravel road for approximately 500 feet.
From Highway 96: Turn south onto Highway 263 and continue for approximately 5 miles. ¼ mile after the Shasta River bridge, there will be a turn off with balloons at the gate. Turn left, drive through the gate, and continue down the gravel road for approximately 500 feet.
Meeting Space: Please check in at the table to the right of the parking area.
Waivers: All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver. Any participants under 18 years of age will need their guardian to sign the waiver. All participants under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
What to bring: The project area has limited shade, so be prepared to work in the sun for the day; sunglasses, sunscreen, shade hat, long sleeves, and sturdy boots are encouraged. Water will be provided, but please arrive with a full water bottle to refill. All necessary tools will be provided. Coffee, pastries, and lunch will be available!
Questions: If you have any questions or concerns, please email Christy.Wheatley@Wildlife.ca.gov.

Eel River Expo: A Source to Sea Community Event
2025-04-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Dr., Fortuna, CA, 95540, United States
CalTrout is excited to partner with the Rotary Club of Eureka to host the first ever Eel River Expo! This year marks a major milestone for the Eel River watershed as Phase 2 of the Eel River Watershed Restoration and Conservation Program kicks off and the Potter Valley Project (including two dams) nears decommissioning. To commemorate this epic year of watershed renewal we’re excited to celebrate with the community.
The Expo is a free community event, as a part of the Eel River Forum series, that will center around family activities, brief presentations from keynote speakers, and informal presentations from local scientists and other watershed experts at activity booths. Although this is a free event, we do ask that you register in advance HERE.

We invite you to join us! In addition to attending the Expo, there are many ways to participate in the event.

How you can participate in the Eel River Expo:

Attend the free event and meet local restoration groups, researchers, biologists, and scientists. Register to attend here.
Volunteer at the event – we have different opportunities depending on your interest!
Share the event flyer via email with your community and networks.
Share this opportunity with students who may like to participate/attend.
Submit photos to the Eel River Photo Contest (contest runs Jan 15 – March 31).
Help us pick the grand prize photo contest winner by voting in person at the event.
If you are a student, submit a request to present a poster about research or other work in the Eel River watershed in the Emerging Scientists poster session. Please email cdavis@www.caltrout.org for more information about the poster session.

Questions?
For any other general questions, please email Christine Davis at cdavis@www.caltrout.org.

CalTrout’s 2025 Gala & Auction
2025-05-02 17:30 - 21:30 | Four Seasons, 757 Market St., San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join us for our Annual California Trout Gala, an evening of community, celebration, and fun to benefit California’s waters, fish, and people!

Let’s celebrate all we have achieved together while enjoying the hospitality of Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco.
Get ready to support California’s rivers and fish in a uniquely CalTrout way. Seated dinner, live and silent auction, and a whole lot of inspiration and fun are in store!
When? Friday, May 2, 2025 5:30pm
5:30 PM: Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:15 PM: Dinner Program and Live Auction
Where? Four Seasons Hotel, Market St, San Francisco
Purchase your ticket or sponsorship HERE!
Register for the auction HERE!

Wander the Mission Bay Wetlands: Fish Seining with CalTrout
2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Kendall Frost Marsh, Crown Point Dr, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
Have you ever wondered what wildlife lives in the Kendall Frost Marsh in San Diego? Now you can find out!
Join us for FREE fish seining at Kendall Frost Marsh on May 10 to explore the diverse aquatic life of Mission Bay and learn about the vital role fish play in the ecosystem. The San Diego Bird Alliance hosts birds walks and fish seining opportunities the 2nd Saturday of every month. The health of birds and fish are deeply interconnected, and CalTrout’s Alix Martin will help you discover more about the habitat existing in the heart of San Diego.

Learn about the Ridgway’s Rails at Kendall-Frost Marsh and discover the natural history and restoration progress in Mission Bay. Take in the extraordinary sights found only in protected habitats like this one.
Where: Crown Point Dr, San Diego, CA 92109; southern end of Crown Point Park near the dirt lot (Google Maps Link)
Date and time: Sunday, May 10th, 2025; 9am – 11am
Price: FREE
What to Bring: Weather appropriate attire and water
Important Notes:

Age: This event is suitable for all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility: Please be aware that the terrain will include uneven sandy beaches. Expect to travel a short distance from the parking area to the meeting point and navigate uneven terrain, so be prepared for a bit of a trek.
Weather Reminder: The event will take place rain or shine, but please check for updates in case of severe weather conditions.
Safety: Please stay within the designated areas and respect the natural environment.

Please register HERE!
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Alameda Creek Clean-Up 2025
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Niles Canyon Staging Area, Niles Staging Area, Fremont, 94536, United States
Join the Alameda County Clean Water Program & California Trout for a day of stewardship along Alameda Creek.
With the Clean Water Program, East Bay Parks District and other partners we’re going to clean up trash, enjoy interactive activities, and discuss habitat restoration and barrier removal efforts benefitting fish and people along the creek!
This event is open to all ages. All children need to be under supervision of a guardian at all times.
Event Details:
When/ Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9am-12pm
Where/ Niles Canyon Staging Area; Old Canyon Rd., Fremont, CA 945536
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There is limited parking in the Niles Canyon Staging Area parking lot, and abundant parking along Old Canyon Rd. adjacent to the staging area.
All trash-picking supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you wish!
Please do bring:

Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, SPF)
A filled reusable water bottle
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Long sleeves & pants
Snacks (optional)
Hand sanitizer (optional)

Restroom facilities are ADA-accessible portapotties.
RSVPs required – click here to RSVP!
All participants will be required to complete a liability waiver, embedded within the RSVP form. Please fill out one RSVP form per participant.
Learn more about California Trout’s work removing fish barriers on Alameda Creek.

Fish Water People Film Festival: Sacramento Screening
2025-05-16 18:15 - 21:00 | Jackrabbit Brewing Co, 1323 Terminal St., West Sacramento, 95691, United States
Join us in Sacramento for the first-ever Fish Water People Film Festival, hosted by California Trout – an evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration of the lands and waters that shape us and our state.
The world around us is changing fast. Rivers are running drier, fires burn hotter, and the places we love are feeling the strain. Yet through it all, people continue to find ways to connect, adapt, and protect the landscapes that sustain us. The Fish Water People Film Festival highlights these powerful stories – tales of resilience, tradition, and deep-rooted relationships with water, fish, and wild spaces.
It wouldn’t be a celebration without a little extra fun! Join us at a showing for a chance to win outdoor gear, local gift certificates, and more in our festival raffle. Screenings will be held at breweries and theaters across California – come enjoy a beverage with us and join like-minded community in a night of watery celebration. Discount prices available for seniors and youth tickets!
Event Details:
When: Friday, May 16, 2025
Doors open at 6:15pm
Show begins at 7pm
Where: Jackrabbit Brewing Co (Google Maps link)
Price:
Regular: $25
Youth (12 and under): $15
Senior (65+): $15
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Buy Your Tickets HERE!
Learn more about the Fish Water People Film Festival.

Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Festival Eco-Fair
2025-05-18 09:00 - 20:00 | King Gilette Ranch, 26800, Mulholland Hwy, 91302, United States
Mark your calendars on Sunday, May 18, 9am to 8pm, for the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Festival. Located within the Santa Monica Mountains, the TBFC features FIVE STAGES with live performances, exhibitions, food trucks, artisans, jamming, workshops, and a children’s craft and instrument petting zoo area. Bring your own instruments to “sit in” with jamming musicians! Picnics and coolers allowed or buy from food trucks on site. Craft beer and wine for sale.
Stop by the Watershed Ecofair where CalTrout will be exhibiting. Discover the diversified world of watersheds with orgs that include Restore Malibu Creek, Patagonia, California State Parks, Heal the Bay, Malibu Foundation and more, all protecting our local beaches, waterways, and land and aquatic habitat.
Where: King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302 (Google Maps Link)
Date and time: Sunday, May 18th, 2025; 9am – 8pm
Admission Price (+ processing fee):

Contestant: $33
Adult advanced: $50
Student advanced: $40
Senior advanced (62+): $40
VIP experience options on website

Learn more and buy tickets HERE!
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Keep it Wild: A Trivia Night with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and CalTrout
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Two Pitchers Brewing Company, 2344 Webster St, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Join your fave conservation organizations, CalTrout and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a night of casual (or competitive) trivia at Two Pitchers Brewing. Bring a friend and test your knowledge of California’s native fish, wildlife, and ecosystems. For the fish-curious, explorers of California’s wild places, and everyone in between.
Grab a beer, win prizes, and hear from BHA and CalTrout about what you can do to support California’s public lands and waters, and ways you can support the important work our orgs are doing to keep these places safe. See you there!
This event is for ages 21+.
Event Details:
When/ Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 7-9:00 PM
Where/ Two Pitchers Brewing Company, 2344 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
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There is street parking near the venue, and we encourage carpooling or public transit when available!
Sign-ups encouraged – head over to BHA’s website to RSVP.
Learn more about California Trout’s campaign It’s Not About the Fish here!

Fish Water People Film Festival: Orinda Screening
2025-05-22 18:15 - 21:00 | Orinda Theater, 4 Theater Square, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Join us in Orinda for the first-ever Fish Water People Film Festival, hosted by California Trout – an evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration of the lands and waters that shape us and our state.
The world around us is changing fast. Rivers are running drier, fires burn hotter, and the places we love are feeling the strain. Yet through it all, people continue to find ways to connect, adapt, and protect the landscapes that sustain us. The Fish Water People Film Festival highlights these powerful stories – tales of resilience, tradition, and deep-rooted relationships with water, fish, and wild spaces.
It wouldn’t be a celebration without a little extra fun! Join us at a showing for a chance to win outdoor gear, local gift certificates, and more in our festival raffle. Screenings will be held at breweries and theaters across California – come enjoy a beverage with us and join like-minded community in a night of watery celebration. Discount prices available for seniors and youth tickets!
Event Details:
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Doors open at 6:15pm
Show begins at 7pm
Where: Orinda Theater (Google Maps link)
Price:
Regular: $25
Youth (12 and under): $15
Senior (65+): $15
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Buy Your Tickets HERE!
Learn more about the Fish Water People Film Festival.

Fish Water People Film Festival: Larkspur Screening
2025-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA, 94939, United States
Join us in Larkspur for the first-ever Fish Water People Film Festival, hosted by California Trout – an evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration of the lands and waters that shape us and our state.
The world around us is changing fast. Rivers are running drier, fires burn hotter, and the places we love are feeling the strain. Yet through it all, people continue to find ways to connect, adapt, and protect the landscapes that sustain us. The Fish Water People Film Festival highlights these powerful stories – tales of resilience, tradition, and deep-rooted relationships with water, fish, and wild spaces.
It wouldn’t be a celebration without a little extra fun! Join us at a showing for a chance to win outdoor gear, local gift certificates, and more in our festival raffle. Screenings will be held at breweries and theaters across California – come enjoy a beverage with us and join like-minded community in a night of watery celebration. Discount prices available for seniors and youth tickets!
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:15pm / Show begins at 7:00pm
Where: The Lark Theater (Google Maps link)
Price:
General: $25
Youth (16 and under): $15
Senior (65+): $15
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Buy Your Tickets HERE!
Learn more about the Fish Water People Film Festival.

Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project Community Meeting
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Butte County Library, Chico, 1108 Sherman Ave., Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Join California Trout and Iron Canyon Fish Passage Project partners for an evening all about restoring fish passage on Big Chico Creek!
Partners will present on the project goals and timeline, and there will be a question and answer section of the event.
Event Details:
When / Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, 6:00PM-8:00 PM
Where/ Butte County Library, 1108 Sherman Ave, Chico, CA 95926

RSVP here!
There is street parking near the venue, and we encourage carpooling or public transit when available!
Learn more about California Trout’s campaign It’s Not About the Fish here!

Fish Water People Film Festival: San Diego Screening
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Bivouac Ciderworks, 3986 30th St, San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
Join us in San Diego for the first-ever Fish Water People Film Festival, hosted by California Trout – an evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration of the lands and waters that shape us and our state.
The world around us is changing fast. Rivers are running drier, fires burn hotter, and the places we love are feeling the strain. Yet through it all, people continue to find ways to connect, adapt, and protect the landscapes that sustain us. The Fish Water People Film Festival highlights these powerful stories – tales of resilience, tradition, and deep-rooted relationships with water, fish, and wild spaces.
It wouldn’t be a celebration without a little extra fun! Join us at a showing for a chance to win outdoor gear, local gift certificates, and more in our festival raffle. Screenings will be held at breweries and theaters across California – come enjoy a beverage with us and join like-minded community in a night of watery celebration. Discount prices available for seniors and youth tickets!
Event Details:
When: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm / Show begins at 7:00pm
Where: Bivouac Ciderworks (Google Maps link)
Price:
Regular: $25
Youth (12 and under): $15
Senior (65+): $15
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Buy Your Tickets HERE!
Learn more about the Fish Water People Film Festival.

Fish Water People Film Festival: Pasadena Screening
2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Patagonia Pasadena, 47 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91103, United States
Join us in Pasadena for the first-ever Fish Water People Film Festival, hosted by California Trout – an evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration of the lands and waters that shape us and our state.
The world around us is changing fast. Rivers are running drier, fires burn hotter, and the places we love are feeling the strain. Yet through it all, people continue to find ways to connect, adapt, and protect the landscapes that sustain us. The Fish Water People Film Festival highlights these powerful stories – tales of resilience, tradition, and deep-rooted relationships with water, fish, and wild spaces.
It wouldn’t be a celebration without a little extra fun! Join us at a showing for a chance to win outdoor gear, local gift certificates, and more in our festival raffle. Screenings will be held at breweries and theaters across California – come enjoy a beverage with us and join like-minded community in a night of watery celebration. Discount prices available for seniors and youth tickets!
Event Details:
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:15pm / Show starts at 7:00pm
Where: Patagonia Pasadena (Google Maps link)
Price:
General: $25
Youth (16 and under): $15
Senior (65+): $15
Pay-It-Forward: $50
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Buy Your Tickets HERE!
Learn more about the Fish Water People Film Festival.

Fish Water People Film Festival: Arcata Screening
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th Street, Arcata, CA, 95521, United States
Join us in Arcata for the first-ever Fish Water People Film Festival, hosted by California Trout – an evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration of the lands and waters that shape us and our state.
The world around us is changing fast. Rivers are running drier, fires burn hotter, and the places we love are feeling the strain. Yet through it all, people continue to find ways to connect, adapt, and protect the landscapes that sustain us. The Fish Water People Film Festival highlights these powerful stories – tales of resilience, tradition, and deep-rooted relationships with water, fish, and wild spaces.
It wouldn’t be a celebration without a little extra fun! Join us at a showing for a chance to win outdoor gear, local gift certificates, and more in our festival raffle. Screenings will be held at breweries and theaters across California – come enjoy a beverage with us and join like-minded community in a night of watery celebration. Discount prices available for seniors and youth tickets!
Event Details:
Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:15pm / Show starts at 7:00pm
Where: Arcata Playhouse (Google Maps link)
Price:
General: $20
Youth (16 and under): $15
Senior (65+): $15
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Buy Your Tickets HERE!
Learn more about the Fish Water People Film Festival.

2025 Eel River Pikeminnow Fishing Derby
2025-07-01 - 2025-08-31 | Eel River, all waters open to angling on the South Fork Eel River downstream of the Humboldt County line to the confluence with the mainstem. The mainstem Eel from Dos Rios to the mouth of the Van Duzen. The Van Duzen from Grizzly Creek to the mouth of the Van Duzen.
Sacramento pikeminnow are a native fish to California but were introduced to the Eel in the 1970’s. Sacramento pikeminnow are piscivorous (eat other fish) and have been found to consume native salmonids and lamprey among other fishes in the Eel River. On top of the many stressors affecting the Eel River such as drought, habitat availability, and other climate change impacts pikeminnow can have a significant effect on native fish populations. Therefore, research on Sacramento pikeminnow in the Eel River can help managers aid in the conservation of our native fishes.
How You Can Participate:
To enter into the contest you must provide a valid (google) email address and upload a photo of your fish. Thanks for participating and doing your part to protect native fishes in the Eel River. Here are the prize categories:

Most pikeminnow (greater than 6 inches) removed over the duration of the contest. (1st-$250, 2nd-$150, 3rd-$100)
Most pikeminnow (greater than 12 inches) removed over the duration of the contest. MUST include tape measure in photo. (1st-$500, 2nd-$350, 3rd-$250)
Biggest fish (length). MUST include tape measure in photo. (1st-$250, 2nd-$150, 3rd-$100)
Drawing for kids (under 18) that entered a pikeminnow in the contest. (8 winners – $50/each)

Location

Derby includes all waters open to angling on the South Fork Eel River downstream of the Humboldt County line to the confluence with the mainstem. The mainstem Eel from Dos Rios to the mouth of the Van Duzen. The Van Duzen from Grizzly Creek to the mouth of the Van Duzen.

Contest Rules:

For online form, submit entries using one email address. All entries at the end of the contest for the “most pikeminnow…” will be tallied by participant name. Online form HERE!
For Mail in Form- mail in forms must be postmarked on or before September 3. Send a copy of your photo(s), minimum size 3”x5” each, along with completed entry form to:

CalTrout
1380 9th St.
Arcata, CA 95521

Individual contestants can win no more than one prize category. In the case of multiple wins, the largest prize amount will be awarded.
Cheating or falsification of entries will result in automatic disqualification
Photos from poor angles or of bad quality are subject to disqualification.

Fishing Regulations & Rules:

Eel River regulations currently state there is no bag limit on pikeminnow. Retention of salmonids is strictly prohibited.
Strict compliance with Fish and Game Code Section 1.87: WASTE OF FISH; it is unlawful to cause or permit any deterioration or waste of any fish taken in the waters of this state.
Prohibited actions: Throwing fish on the bank or into the river, any blatant waste of fish.
Any violation of Fish and Game Code Section 1.87 will be subject to law enforcement prosecution.

For more information: Click here or email Matt Metheny mmetheny @ www.caltrout.org.
Learn more about CalTrout’s efforts to restore the Eel River watershed here.

Woodland Hills Concert in the Park
2025-07-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Experience what it would have been like to see the Beach Boys live, in concert, in their prime! And, come early to check out all the booths including MCERP’s for project updates and a sticker. Sponsored by the Valley Cultural Foundation, the concert is FREE to the public. Surfin is a tribute band that captures the essence of the original Beach Boys with stunning harmonies and the genius of Brian Wilson’s music.
Concert starts at 5:30 PM with an Emerging Artists Opening Act performance. Headliners follow shortly after and ends at 8:30 PM. Bring a picnic and the whole family!
Event Details:
When/ Sunday, July 27, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where/Nora Ross Bandshell at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Woodland Hills (Google Maps link).
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Tickets required – click here to secure your free or VIP ticket!
Photo creds: Valley Cultural Foundation

RiverFest by FoLAR
2025-08-03 14:00 - 20:00 | LA State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St., Los Angeles, 90012, United States
Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) is hosting the fourth annual RiverFest – a FREE open-air environmental arts and community festival celebrating the culture, history, and people that shape the LA River. Come celebrate this special urban waterway and its interconnections with art, nature, health, water, and climate change in LA. water, and climate change in LA!
The fourth annual RiverFest will feature a variety of local artists with thrilling live performances, a stunning visual art gallery and a bustling marketplace. They’ll also have some new interactive eco-activities for the whole family and delicious food from some of L.A.’s best food trucks. Be sure to stop by the MCERP table as we join in the celebration of the LA River and its interconnections with art, nature, health,
So grab your favorite Angelenos and come visit us at this FUN & FREE community event, all ages welcome. More info here!
Event Details:
When: Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2:00pm-8:00pm
Where: LA State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Google Maps link).
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Tickets required – click here to secure your free or VIP ticket!

Five Rivers Challenge 2025
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-18 | Circle 7 Ranch, 27663 Island Rd, Fall River Mills, CA, 96028, United States
Join us for California’s most anticipated fly–fishing event: three days on legendary wild trout waters – the Pit, Fall, McCloud, Upper Sacramento Rivers, and Hat Creek. Your participation benefits California Trout and the work we do to protect and restore waters across the state.
This exclusive event is limited to just six two-person teams, guided by the best in the business. Your challenge? Land the most fish, the biggest fish, or the longest total inches across five iconic rivers. Tactics are up to you (and local regulations) – bragging rights and a place on the coveted Five Rivers Trophy are on the line.
What’s included?

Three days of guided fishing on five world-class rivers
Four nights’ lodging and meals at the incredible Circle 7 Ranch directly on the Fall River
Custom event tee, curated gift bag, and professional photo/video coverage by Val Atkinson and Michael Wier
$3,000 tax-deductible donation per team (1/2 of total team fee) supporting CalTrout’s conservation mission

Cost: $6,000 per team (two anglers) Dates: September 14–18, 2025 Location: Circle 7 Ranch, Fall River Mills, CA (Google Maps link)
Why join?

Fish legendary waters rarely combined in a single event
Compete for unique prizes and a place in Five Rivers Challenge history
Connect with a like-minded community dedicated to wild trout conservation
Relax, recharge, and share stories over meals and evening gatherings

Spaces fill quickly. Secure your spot and become part of an exclusive tradition that helps protect California’s wild trout waters for generations to come.
REGISTER HERE!
Any questions? Contact Molly Ancel – mancel@www.caltrout.org
For more about the event including rules and registration information, CLICK HERE!

Fly Casting Lessons and Local Clean Water Reclamation Efforts
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Santa Barbara, 800 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, 800 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, 93103, United States
Drop in and join the Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Collective and CalTrout for hands-on fly casting lessons and Q&A about local clean water reclamation and steelhead conservation efforts.
Fly fishing is just fun! Outdoors, in beautiful settings, in a sport to engage great fish, fly fishing is a mixture of awe, exercise, geometry and physics (the easy kind), and exposure to the wonders of nature. NO prior experience needed!
ALL equipment will be provided. NO hooks or dangerous instruments will be used. We welcome people of all experience levels (from complete novice, through any level of accomplished fisher persons). Primary rods taught will be “single-handed,” with an opportunity to learn “spey rod” casting (two handed) for interested parties.

CalTrout’s Russell Marlow will discuss CalTrout’s exciting projects in SoCal, particularly those in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Where: Santa Barbara, 800 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Google Maps Link)
Date and time: Sunday, September 21st, 2025; 2:00PM – 4:00 PM
Admission Price: Free
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World Rivers Day at Sunol Regional Wilderness
2025-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve Visitor Center, 1895 Geary Road, Sunol, CA, United States
Celebrating World Rivers Day at Sunol Regional Wilderness
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 Location: Sunol Regional Wilderness Preserve, next to the Sunol Visitor Center, 1895 Geary Rd, Sunol, CA 94586
Join Alameda County Clean Water Program, California Trout, East Bay Regional Park District, and more for a hands-on, family-friendly celebration of World Rivers Day in the Sunol Valley Regional Wilderness. Explore the unique ecology of the Alameda Creek watershed, connect with community organizations, and learn about exciting restoration projects like the Sunol Valley Fish Passage Project that are helping salmon and steelhead return to these waters.
This event is open to all ages. All children must be under the supervision of a guardian at all times.

What to Expect
Interactive activities: Water testing demonstrations, trout games, and more.
Creek clean-up: All supplies provided (bring your own if you prefer).
Project updates: Learn about habitat restoration and barrier removal work on Alameda Creek.
Partner tables: Meet local conservation groups and see a watershed model.
Snacks!

What to Bring
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, SPF)
Filled reusable water bottle
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Long sleeves & pants
Snacks (optional)
Hand sanitizer (optional)
Additional Details
$5 parking fee
Restrooms are available and ADA-accessible

RSVP Required
Click here to RSVPPlease complete one RSVP form per participant. The form includes a required liability waiver.

Learn More
Discover California Trout’s work removing fish barriers on Alameda Creek.
