I fished the lake this week. I have to tell you, the lake is within a few feet of being full capacity. The water is almost at the top of the Douglas County Parks department launch ramp. The lake was still and calm. I trolled for 4 1/2 hrs for trout and got only a couple hits. I threw every pattern and size variation I had. But, If you love bass fishing. I had a blast with the smallmouth. I caught 6 smallies from 10 inches to 2 lbs using a small jig in about 15 ft of water. I do want to give you some helpful hints when trolling Topaz  right now. On the east side of the lake, there is a lot of debris that will require you to check your lures often. I must  have cleaned off my Raplas every 15 to 20 minutes. On the far south end is a very large forest of submerged willows. Use caution or you will be losing some gear. The west side is much cleaner. I saw a few other anglers out there with no luck. I did see one angler along the shore real in a fair sized rainbow. I can blame the bite or lack of it, on the full moon or just admit. I had a great day and not every day will I catch fish.