Doug Busey's Weekly Update

Hello fellow anglers. Not really the best weather for fishing right now in the sierra's. But I do want to pass along some info for an alternative.    Starting January 18th to the 21st will be the International Sportsmen's Expo in Sacramento California.   You can go to the International Sportsmans Expo Sacramento  website to get the itinerary for all the days and times for each of

Hello fellow anglers. Another year has come and gone. As we enter the new year, we grow a little and learn from our mistakes. Last year, I wrote in my last report of the year that I prayed for snow to fill our rivers and streams, and the snow did not stop for months. I hope for a good winter, but not to the extent

Hello fellow anglers. A very Merry Fishmas and Happy Holidays to all. The weather is changing and keeping a few anglers inside. But if you read this report, you might get your gear out and head out between our weather makers.Before i get to your report. I would like to thank a few anglers that weighed in on my last report. Mainly in regards to

Hello fellow anglers. I hope you are enjoying time with friends and family over this Thanksgiving weekend. The seasons are changing and so are some fishing regulations in California. As of November 16th, the lakes in Inyo and Mono counties have closed to fishing for the season and will reopen on the last Saturday in April. Along with these regulation changes, come the changing of

Hello fellow anglers. Here we are back at the time of year when we set our clocks back. Which means an hour less of evening fishing time, and much colder temps. Before we get to your fishing report. I have had many anglers ask me about the Lampe Park Kids Fishing derby for next year. Due to the pandemic, the derby was put on hold for

Hello fellow anglers. Renee and I took a few more trips around the sierras over the last couple weeks, and yes there was fishing involved. We first camped for 5 days on the East fork of the Carson River. I might brisk in the morning, but very toasty in the afternoon. We walked the river up and down from Hangman's bridge a few miles past

Hello fellow anglers. You can tell when fall has officially arrived. The sun is going down sooner, and it's time to put the heater in the boat. I have been on a little adventure over the last couple weeks fishing in our area. I started off fishing at Topaz lake, and the fishing was slow. I trolled for six hours throwing as much hardware as

Hello fellow anglers.  This was a Labor Day weekend to remember. Mother nature was a little cruel and kind at the same time. I was fishing high on the East Carson River on Sunday, until it it down poured on us all. We drove down to the Carson River Resort for their live band and bbq and the sky opened up, the sun shined down

Hello Fellow anglers. I have been on the road again up in Oregon. The salmon were running and we had to go. Renee and I fished with my nephew Chris Hacker for 3 days on the mouth of the Rogue River. That my fellow anglers, is trolling to the highest level. There were approximately 75 boats in the area one third the size of Topaz

Hello fellow anglers. This report is usually one I do in April or May of each year. Campgrounds and lakes are finally opening in the eastern sierras, and the fish plants have begun. Also note in this report that there are still some areas that have not opened up due to snow and muddy terrain. Wherever you travel, a brief reminder about fire restrictions. Campfires

Hello fellow anglers. No matter where you go, you will not be able to outrun the heat of the day.  I talked with a friend in Alabama the other day.. she told me it got to 95 degrees at her location, while here in Carson Valley the temperature was 102 degrees. In Alabama they have 65 to 80% humidity and you feel it as soon

Hello fellow anglers. A very happy Independence day to all. Three weeks ago I made a decision to leave to take a long drive to do some fishing, since everything here was still covered in ice. And you can only do so much of Topaz Lake. We headed back up to Oregon to do some Halibut and cod fishing. This year the ocean was calmer,