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HSFC promotes conservation of our fisheries and wild lands by partnering with other conservation organizations and their programs. Some of our more recent conservation activities include:
Annual Projects
Every year HSFC members assist in spawning, fin clipping and other activities at the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery just south of Gardnerville. This Hatchery and it's program are critical to keeping Nevada's state fish, the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, in our Eastern Sierra fisheries. Lahontan National Fish Hatchery produces Pilot Peak strain Lahontan cutthroat trout for recovery and recreational fishing opportunities in the Pyramid, Tahoe and Walker Lake Basins of Nevada and the Eastern Sierra's. The Hatchery relies on volunteers who are critical to the success of this program. If you are interested in volunteering to help Hatchery programs, please contact the Hatchery at (775)-265-2425.
May 2024
In two days of work, the HSFC volunteers donated time and materials to protect cottonwood trees and habitat that provide shade and clean water for the East Fork of the Carson river near Broken Dam. Hardy club members braved blowing snow to wrap 24 trees to protect them from hungry beavers that have been rapidly denuding the river banks.
Cottonwood and Willow trees historically lined the entire Carson River system. Their presence along the river help stop erosion and clean water quality by trapping sediment and debris in the water. Their spreading foliage provides shade which cools the water habitat for fish and also provides habitat for dozens of species of birds, mammals, and insects.
Conservation Tip:
Anyone can cut a Cottonwood or Willow stem and plant it in wet streamside soil to creating new habitat! New habitat will grow from just 10 minutes of your time while out fishing or hiking!
September 2024
High Sierra Fly Casters members assisted volunteers from other conservation organizations with the construction of dozens of "analog" Beaver dams on Markleeville Creek. These dams reduce erosion, create willow and deep water habitat, and cool the creek for the Brook and Rainbow trout that live here. Dozens of trout are thriving in the pools created by these dams and now the wild beavers are adding to them and creating even more habitat!
Thank you to the volunteers from Alpine Watershed Group, American River Conservancy, Walker River Conservancy and Friends of Hope Valley for their partnership in this project!
Fishing Tip: Great spot to dry fly fish for Brookies!
March 2024 Rosaschi Ranch. 15 new fishing regulation signs installed.
Our conservation partners include:
You may help fund our programs by making a contribution at our online store.
Note: Though High Sierra Fly Casters operates on a not-for-profit basis, the club is not a charity for tax purposes.
For more information about our conservation programs, please contact our conservation coordinator, Tom Connolly, at info@hsfc.us.
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