Doug Busey's Weekly Update

Hello fellow anglers. If you want to keep in shape for fishing, go put up some Christmas lights. That my friends will keep you in perfect shape to start off the new year at Topaz lake. Because, fishing line and Christmas lights will catch on any and every thing it touches. They both have the ability to tangle itself with out trying. Only a

Hello fellow anglers, Wishing you a warm and a happy holiday fishing season. Although many areas in our local area have closed for the season. We still have plenty of options to keep on fishing. The lakes in the higher altitudes have started to freeze and ice fishing will be upon us soon. I ask anglers to resist the urge to venture out on lakes

Hello fellow anglers, We only have a few days left to fish many of our local waters. On November 15th the California fishing season will come to an end for the majority of the rivers and streams, as well as the lakes in Inyo and Mono Counties. Check your regulations as some of the California rivers will convert to catch and release with special gear

Hello fellow anglers, It is definitely fall. I took a week off to go fishing and ran into pouring rains one day to forty mile an hour winds two days later and then to the most picture perfect day we have ever had on Pyramid lake. Fishing this time of year is fantastic when you get get out. But, unfortunately there are some closures to

Hello fellow anglers, I can tell you where there will be plenty of fish this weekend. On October 1st and 2nd will be the Kokanee Salmon festival at Taylor Creek located on highway 89, 1/2 mile north of Camp Richardson on the south end of Lake Tahoe. The festival runs from 10am to 4pm each day. Leave your fishing pole at home and bring the

Hello fellow anglers, Fall is only a few days away. Snow was falling at Kirkwood last week. The time of year to bring extra gear such as warm clothing. The temperatures in our surrounding areas can change rapidly. Last week we fished Weber Lake east of Yerington NV. When we left it was 92 degrees, by the time we got to the Topaz Lake area

Hello Fellow anglers, Many have been asking, where is the Naw report? I have been fishing in Oregon for the last couple weeks and did quit well. We caught green and blue ling cod and a few black sea bass out of Brooking's. Did a little surf fishing for perch. I only wish the salmon fishing was as productive, but did get a few small

Hello fellow anglers, Its just hot hot hot. Even the fish are saying its too hot to bite. This report will be a short one due to a fishing experience I had last week. Renee and I decided to go up highway 4 to camp along the river and fish. We found our spot after looking for an hour or so. That was due to

Hello fellow anglers, I want to tell you of a place that has over looked by many for years. Many of us pass by as we journey through Hope Valley in Alpine County. Some may view it as a rest stop at Pickett's Jct. In 2001 the All Access Wildlife path was built in partner by the California Fish and Wild life, Alpine County and

Hello fellow anglers, Welcome to 4th of July weekend. The weather is hot and the fishing is picking up. The roads will be busy and patience will be thin. Take your time and watch for anglers jumping from hole to hole, especially around the rivers. With our dry and hot temperatures, a few things to remember. Campfires are only aloud in designated camp grounds.

Hello fellow anglers, We have had two successful kids fishing derby’s in our area. The Lampe Park kids Derby had 1300 kids attend this year and last Saturday was the Alpine County kids Fishing derby at Indian Creek. My hat is off to all the volunteers that came together to make this such a successful and fun event. Now it is time for the kids

The Topaz Marina and the Douglas County ramp will be open for boat launching. If you plan to stay at the Topaz Lodge I would suggest you call now before it is to late. The Lodge also has an RV camp ground located by the general store. As in most tournaments, all anglers on your boat must be registered for the tournament, and all California and