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Douglas County Fish Reports


Lake Tahoe Report

by DOUG BUSEY
All boat ramps are still closed. But with talks from the TRPA, they are planning to open to Tahoe only boats in the near future. These are mainly local boat owners that have had their vessel certified and inspected previously to fish or recreate on Tahoe only.  If you are planning on bringing your boat up from out of the area. You will not be

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY
The water level is still up and the fishing has started to pick up from shore and from a boat. Green Powerbait has been most productive, while trollers have been using Rapalas or flashers and a half a worm. I have had good success with medium flasher blades and a rainbow dick slammer 18 inches behind the blades. Camping is still not allowed on the

Hooked Up Sportfishing Fishing on Lake Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. We had to do a little looking around today, but we found us some fish. For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Lake Tahoe Fishing Update

by DOUG BUSEY
ll public boat ramps are still closed until further notice. A few people have been fishing at Cave Rock off of the rocks. Even shore access roads are closed.

Topaz Lake Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY
The Douglas County campground is closed and there is no overnight camping allowed in the day use area. The county boat ramp and day use is open to enjoy, as long as we don't gather in large groups. The lake level has come up a little and the fishing has started to pick up as well. Green Powerbait of night crawler have been successful for

Fishing Has Been Fair

by DOUG BUSEY
The fishing has been fair to good. I personally like the upper river in Douglas County.

Bumpy Start This Morning

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. A bit bumpy out this morning, but.... these two got er done !!!! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Hooked Up Sportfishing Fishing Lake Tahoe

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. That will do...... Thanks guys, that was fun For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Great Morning of Fishing

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great morning of fishing !!! Did some catch and release plus bagged a nice limi For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Great Mackinaw Fishing Today

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great fishing with you today. Don't wait so long to come out again! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Good Stuff Today

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Very good stuff guys !!!! Great to see you again! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Hooked Up Sportfishing Report

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Very good bite today! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Great Trip Today

by HANS MOXLEY
A bit of a bumpy start with the waves today but it finally calmed down A mixed bag of sizes as well,,,,, all and all,, a great trip See you next time

Fishing Has Been Good For Lake Trout

by DOUG BUSEY
Fishing has been good for lake trout. Best areas have been Dollar Point, Cal/Neva point and the Tahoe City Shelf. Most anglers have been fishing 100 to 200 feet of water using flashers or dodgers with a minnow. Average fish has been 1 to 6 pounds with and occasional 10 to 15 pounder. Some angler have also been productive with flatfish right off the bottom.

Doug Busey Topaz Lake Report

by DOUG BUSEY
I fished the lake a couple weeks ago with Tom Blotter from Minden. We trolled the lake with J-5 Rapalas  from early morning to 1 pm. We caught and released 16 trout which were mostly in the 13 to 17 inch class. Last weekend I fished with my wife Renee from the shore and got 2 bites the first day, then we got a dozen

Great Looking Mac Limits

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great looking limit of Mackinaw there guys. See you next month ,,, we'll get some more For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Hooked Up Sportfishing Report

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Great fishing with you guys today. That should feed you for a while. For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Fishing Has Been Good On The Carson

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing has been good on the Carson with flows around 200 cfs. A few BWO/Baetis mayflies are hatching in the afternoons and midge can be seen all day. Fishing should continue to be good in the usual spots until the spring melt begins. High water tactics will be the key to success coming up as flows start to increase. Look for fish in slower moving

Fishing Has Been Good From Boats

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing has been good from boats and fair from shore. Slow moving spoons in combination with flashers in the top 20 feet have been effective all day. Jigging and trolling for macs has been fair.

Opener Was One of The Best on Record

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The opener was one of the best on record. The water record was broken and plenty of fish have been caught. Catch rates are about 1 fish per hour with some fish being caught up to 24” from shore and boats. Shore fisherman are using large spoons, diving plugs. and crawlers deep off the bottom. Look for fishing to just keep getting better as spring

Beautiful Day on The Water

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. What a beautiful day to be on the water Great looking catch guys, good to see you two again For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Hooked up FIshing on Tahoe This Morning

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Tried a new spot this morning........... nice looking fish !!!!!! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

Mackinaw Feast Tonight

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. Looks like a Mackinaw feast tonight.....Great job guys !! For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221

LIttle Cold & Choppy On Tahoe Today

by HANS MOXLEY
Hooked Up Sportfishing out of Carnelian Bay in Lake Tahoe checked in with us. It got a little cold and choppy out there, We got some good ones,, we lost a few good ones.. still very good stuff For reservations and information on fishing Lake Tahoe, call: 775-772-1453 or 530-546-2221
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