Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra fishing report: Watch out for rattlesnakes

Hello fellow anglers, I have to tell you that last weekend's Lampe Park Kids derby was rewarding. The fishing was slow both days, but there were a few nice fish caught. At one time I felt as if I were at a ball game. I could hear the crowd cheering at one end of Willow Creek with the voices in unison rising and lowering as a 4-year-old angler was reeling in a 7 pound trout.

As I approached the angler I heard a low lull in their voices. "I thought the fish had gotten off." Then a loud cheer as the fish was netted followed by a loud clapping of hands. That my friends is what it is all about. Volunteering and coming together to make a difference in a young person life. To get hooked on fishing.

As we venture out this weekend, I want to remind all. With our temperatures rising quickly, this brings with it Rattlesnakes. Yes my friends we do have rattlesnakes in the Sierra. From the Carson Valley up to Wolf Creek area and beyond. Use caution where ever you venture. I was Bitten by a rattlesnake in 2008, and to this day I have limited use of my left hand. I feel very lucky to even have any use of my left hand. Rattlesnakes are not to be taken lightly. Now let's check out our local fishing.

LAKE TAHOE:
The captains from Lake Tahoe Sportfishing have landed over 100 fish in the last few weeks. Mike from North Fork American River caught a 6 pound 24 inch brown while fishing near the Tahoe keys area. Captain Bobby reported a 5 pound and a 2.5 pound brown also caught in the same area. The mackinaw bite has been very hot. They have been fishing the south end of the lake. For more information call Tahoe Sport Fishing at 530-541-5448.

CAPLES LAKE:
The lake is almost at full capacity. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was scheduled to plant the lake this week. A few anglers have reported good action by Woods Creek area with night crawlers or throwing Kastmaster lures. The Caples Marina is open for launching and boat rentals.The county ramp is also open for boat launching. For more information call the Caples Lake resort at 209-258-8888.

BLUE LAKES:
The road is open all the way in to upper and lower Blue Lakes. They have dry campgrounds at both lakes with bathrooms. The CDFW planted both lakes last week with catchable rainbow trout.

WOODS LAKE:
The campground is open for dry camping. Fishing is rated at very slow. The lake has rainbow trout planted a few times a year by the CDFW
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INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR:
The campground is open with a word of caution. DO NOT FEED the BEARS. If you are caught feeding bears, you will be asked politely to leave and not allowed to come back. First, it is against the law to feed wildlife and second it is a safety issue to all campers in the area.

Fishing on the other hand has been slow. A few anglers have caught some nice rainbows in the 1.5 to 2 pound class as well as a few smaller fish. Most anglers have been fishing on or near the dam.

The boat ramp is open near the campground and the water level is still in the good range.

CARSON RIVER EAST FORK CALIFORNIA:
Last week a 7.2 and a 5.11 pound trout were caught using a brown spinner. While another angler caught a 6.14 pounder on a live cricket. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife planted the river last week with rainbow trout. The river has started to clear up and the fishing has been doing very well. For more information call the Carson River Resort at 530-694-2229.

CARSON RIVER WEST FORK:
Fishing has been a little slow for the last few weeks. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is scheduled to plant the river this week which should pick up the pace a little. Anglers have been using small spinners or power eggs for most fish. Some angler have been throwing mice tails with a little luck. Your best bet is always salmon eggs. For more information call the Creekside Lodge at 530-694-2585.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. I will be out this weekend in Alpine County fishing various locations.

If you have a photo of your catch send it to donquilici@hotmail.com.
Hope to see you on the waters. Good Fishin and Tight Lines.