Southern Nevada Fish Reports

With no ice left on the surface the water clarity has been improving which in turn has improved the catch rates across the reservoir. One angler throwing small spinners, such as a gold Mepps with red dots, was landing 12 to 14 inch Rainbows. NDOW stocked 15,000 Rainbow and 4,000 tiger trout last week. All facilities are open.

The fishing activity has picked up this past week with the ice disappearing. NDOW planted 10,000 Rainbows into the reservoir. With the exception of the water at the RV loop, all camping facilities are open.

Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish. Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

Trout have been on the elusive side but with some technique and good spotting, anglers are doing ok. The Arizona shore in the area is proving to produce some good trout fishing; with a big Rainbow caught recently weighing 3.14 pounds using Pistol Pete trout flies. It seems this season there are a lot of various spinners that are producing great catches. However, striper bites

Due to an equipment failure in its water delivery system, and the subsequent loss of its rainbow trout stocks, the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery has suspended its recreational fish stocking program, which included weekly fish plants at Willow Beach. The hatchery did save and release approximately 11,000 trout in mid-December. Though their numbers will diminish over time, these and holdover fish from previous plants

Up on Lake Mohave the coves are showing some action and anchovies seem to be working well. The winds are holding a lot of anglers back, but with our weather starting to cooperate that will pick up. Stripers are being caught in the early morning and nice stripers have been caught south of Cottonwood Cove using anchovies and swimbait lures. Largemouth and smallmouth bass have

Striper fishing has been hit or miss from the Las Vegas wash this last week. Mid-week fishing seems to be the best, most parties caught 20 or more fish. Stripers have been hitting best on live shad. The depths for the shad range from 10-80 feet. Largemouth bass are showing signs of spawning, so on the north end fishermen are hoping to see more. Largemouth

Ice off occurred this past week, but murky water conditions have led to slow catch rates. Anglers using baits with strong scents are having the best luck. The campground is open with all facilities available.

The reservoir is completely full with water running over the spillway. The ice is off and trout fishing should pick up throughout the reservoir.

Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish. Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

Stocked rainbows are providing the best action along the river. The fish are biting on spotted Rooster Tails and other spinners. Night crawlers and orange or chartreuse PowerBait have been productive baits as well. Casino Row and Rotary Park have been productive spots with anglers catching limits of fish.

Due to an equipment failure in its water delivery system, and the subsequent loss of its rainbow trout stocks, the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery has suspended its recreational fish stocking program, which included weekly fish plants at Willow Beach. The hatchery did save and release approximately 11,000 trout in mid-December. Though their numbers will diminish over time, these and holdover fish from previous plants

Windy weather has slowed fishing activity. But as the weather improves, striped bass, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass action should improve. So organize your gear, get your lucky lures out and head to your favorite spots. Early mornings and patience have paid off for striper anglers. Chartreuse and red have been lures have been catching fish.

Warm water fish are starting to bite, and anglers are reporting good fishing for catfish and striped bass. The cats are taking shrimp or chicken liver. Stripers like white and chartreuse colored swimbaits, Largemouth and smallmouth bass have been biting out of Callville Bay.

Up on Lake Mohave the coves are showing some action and anchovies seems to be working well. the winds are holding a lot of anglers back, but with our weather starting to cooperate that will pick up. Thanks, Rusty Riviera Marina 520 Riviera Blvd. Bullhead City Az. (928) 763-8550