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Doug Busey's Weekly Update


The patient fisherman reaps the most rewards

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
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. 

Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
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

Winter waters are dangerous

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
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

Eastern Sierra Winter Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
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

From Carson River to Topaz Lake, 2025 brings winter fishing opportunities

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
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.

Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
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

Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
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

Fall Fishing in Eastern Sierra

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. We have some good news, and maybe some sad news. Unfortunately, it is that time of year when we turn our clocks back this weekend. On another note, this is the first time in my adult life I have not fished in 30 days. As you may have read in my last report, I had some personal family things to take care

Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. What a perfect time of year to get up and out fishing. The weather is cool in the mornings and the water temps are coming down. A little bonus this time of year is to get out to Alpine, Mono or Inyo counties to see the fall colors in all their splendor.   You know that many times I talked about a person

Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. We are all praying for the firefighters to fight the Davis fire here in Washoe County, and to be safe in doing so. Too many times I have been out camping to see people having campfires on windy nights. I have heard some say, "I paid my dues to camp here, I can have a fire if I want to. I've been

Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. The weather is cooling down and the sun setting earlier the fishing will be picking up.  Also with this time of year, a few changes to fishing areas. Some areas will be opening and others that will be closing for the season.  Before I get to your local report. A bit of news for the Young anglers. On September 14th. The Caples

Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. Nice weather we have been having the last few weeks. Renee and I went out with Geary and Deanna Ness to camp and fish Bridgeport reservoir a couple weeks ago. Nights were nice and the afternoons were hot. But I have to say, the evenings were not too inviting when you're out on a lake and lighting starts striking all around you.
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