Doug Busey's Weekly Update

Hello fellow anglers. Sorry for being away for a little bit. I had to take a short pause after the Douglas County Kids Fishing Derby 2 weeks ago. It was a huge success, and I wish I had the room to thank all the sponsors and the volunteers that came together . Without them. This event could not happen. Many do not realize, but it

Hello fellow anglers. Wow! What a great Memorial weekend we had. For the most part the weather cooperated. But before we get into a fishing report. I want to remind young angers and parents who are reading this report. Next weekend is the Douglas County Free Kids Fishing Derby at Lampe Park in Gardnerville, June 7th and 8th. This event has been a staple in the

Hello fellow anglers. I cannot remember when the weather was so funky. But I do know one thing. Since my semi-retirement, I work only on Thursdays and Fridays. Those are the days to plan a fishing trip. Seems like almost all of my days off are filled with either rain, snow or high winds. This week we encountered winds of up to 81 mph through

Hello fellow anglers. Fishing has been a little-slow this opening day. We all know that mother nature can bring us some crazy weather, which it did. If it was not raining, it was snowing in most areas. Even down here in the Carson valley, it snowed for 8 hrs on Saturday. But not much was sticking. I took a drive up and over Carson Pass

Hello fellow anglers. Tis the season for Fishmas (as they call it down south). On April 26th the 2025 fishing season in California will officially begin. While most rivers are open now all year to catch and release. The last Saturday in April starts a change to rules and regulations. I highly recommend checking each body of water you fish. There will be some areas that

Hello fellow anglers. Before any stories or fishing reports. I would like to correct an error on the last report. In regards to the Douglas County Kids Fishing Derby.  For the kids to register for the derby, they need to sign up in person at one of the locations found on the website. They cannot register on the website. To get these locations, go to dcnvkidsfishingderby.org. 

Hello fellow anglers. I don't know about you, but I have been getting cabin fever with our strange winter weather patterns. It is either too cold to get out, or just cruddy enough that you don't want to go out. But I tell you, this last week has been a little teaser of what's to come. I got out and ventured around to various fishing

Hello fellow anglers. Not sure how many of us have been out fishing over the last week or two.  I myself am not just a fair weather angler. But when we get 30 to 70 mph winds and rain on top of that, I'll wait a little bit. I have fished in rain and snow many times, but when it comes to the "W", no

Hello fellow anglers. Welcome to the end of the Wolf moon. I am thankful it's over. A great sight to see and experience. But not if you want to catch fish. As many know, in the summer during a full moon. The fish tend to feed more at night, which turns the fishing way down during the day. But in the winter months. Trout are

Hello fellow anglers. A very Happy "NAW" year to you all. This time of year, we are a little limited on where we can fish in the sierras. Right now we have some viable options, without cutting a hole in the ice. The East Carson River In Alpine County, The West Walker In Mono County and Topaz Lake off highway 395 at the CA/NV stateline.

Hello fellow anglers. A very Merry Fishmas to you all. I would like to say thank you to all that sent  well wishes while I was detoured for a short while. I am looking forward to a winter season of good fishing.  As the new year approaches, I have a gift for you all. These are a list of important dates to write in on

Hello fellow anglers. I am getting around better and I can now cast a line. But I think I'll wait for better weather. Cold weather doesn't bother me or deter me from going fishing, but 40 to 60 mph winds do. Now with this time inside and at home, there are a few things we can do to get ready for fall/winter fishing. Now for