Fish Report for 5-29-2025
Douglas County Kids’ Fishing Derby returns for 32nd year June 7 – 8 at Lampe Park

by Doug Busey
5-29-2025
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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 area for over 30 years. A weekend where kids ages 3 to 12 years old can get hooked on fishing. Registration is free, but it must be done in person. How can you do that? You can sign up at AJ Stove's in Gardnerville from 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri this week. Now this is not for kids, we want this to be a family event for all to enjoy.
The derby is divided up into 7 sessions over this two day event. Each session is an hour and a half. We have volunteers all along willow creek to help net, bait and occasionally untangle a few lines. Pre school kids will be allowed one parent to accompany them during their session, with volunteers to help back you up. No fishing experience is needed, and you don't even have to own a fishing pole.
The organization will provide loaner poles and all you need to catch your 2 fish limit. Heck, the volunteers will even clean and bag your fish for you. But that is not all. The derby volunteers will be serving breakfast burritos and biscuits and gravy for early risers. Then in the afternoon, get ready for burgers and dogs. This my fellow anglers is a first class derby, and also known as the largest free kids derby west of the Mississippi, and well organized. But expect a little craziness, it is still fishing.
This derby could not be so successful without volunteers and public donations. To get more information on this event, go to DCNVKidsFishingDerby.org or KFDMediaTeam@gmail.com. For those that would like to volunteer. Trust me, it is a moment in your life that will make you come back again year after year. To see the look on a kid's face, is priceless. Contact Danny Lozano at DCKFDvolunteers@gmail.com. You must be 13 years of age to be a volunteer. You know the best thing about volunteering is? You don't even have to touch a fish to help our kids. Plus, volunteers will receive a commemorative derby hat and a free meal ticket. I must also emphasize that we always need volunteers.
It takes over 200 to make this event what it is today. I hope to see you at the derby next weekend. I will be netting fish and baiting Saturday, while CK Bailey moderates the day. Then look out, I will be taking over the microphone at Sunday's event. But don't let that scare you. I can be docile with a little crazy in the middle.
Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you have a question. a report in our local fishing area or have a photo of your catch, send it to nevada@fishreports.com. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.
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Red Lake: The back side of the lake was all open water
West Carson River (CA): In the Picketts Jct area, the river was running high but clear
East Carson River (CA): The river was running a little high, but very fishable
West Walker River (CA): The river is running way too fast to fish
Topaz Lake: The lake level is rising very slowly

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