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Stripers Slow

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper fishing is slower on the river. Rusty’s Riviera had an angler bring in an 8.26-pound striper taken from shore using a lure with a trout pattern. Best spots reported are near the dam and above the powerlines.

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Striped Bass Biting on Shad

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass are feeding on shad outside Las Vegas Wash. Most fish are around two pounds. Shad have been hard to find, but those who find them have also had success for stripers. The best fishing has been out in the deeper waters, 100-150 feet. Shore fishing has been slow. Clearer skies and warmer weather should make for a good fishing weekend.

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Lake Mead Striper Action

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Angler Joe Hanson checked in with a nice 12lbs 33" striper pulled out of lake mead.

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Kirch Wildlife Management Area Update

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by IVY SANTEE

Due to colder temperatures and winter storms systems, few people have been seen on the management area and fishing pressure has been very light. The reservoirs remain ice free, which is mostly due to the high wind conditions and not the temperatures.

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Trout biting at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by IVY SANTEE

Fishing remains good at the lake despite storm systems moving through the area over the past week. Three anglers who braved the elements did well for both rainbow trout and tiger trout while throwing Lil Jake lures and night crawlers. The lake remains free of ice, but contact the park for updated conditions (775-962-5102).

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Echo Canyon Reservoir Fish Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by IVY SANTEE

Fishing pressure was very low over the past week as winter storms systems moved through the valley and kept most people off the water. The reservoir remains free of ice, but contact the park for updated conditions (775-962-5103).

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Colorado River Fish Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by IVY SANTEE

Cooler weather changes fishing habits so you may need to change your approach. Fishing from shore has proven successful for stripers. Look for fish holding in holes near structure. Be wary of low water conditions.

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Lake Mohave Fish Report

Lake Mohave

by IVY SANTEE

The upper Mohave has offered the best fishing recently. Some of the best action has come in the coves with top-water baits. According to one report, there was a 40-pound fish pulled in sometime last week.

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Striper Action OK

Lake Mead

by IVY SANTEE

Striper action has been described as being okay during the morning and evening hours. Windy conditions have made boating and fishing difficult for much of the past week. Live shad and swimbaits are catching most of the fish, some pushing five to six pounds. Look for shad and stripers both in deep water.

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No much to Report

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Good Fishing

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Low Fishing Pressure

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Colorado River Laughlin Update

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Upper Mohave Update

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Striper Action

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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Boat Wash Mandatory for U.S. Open Anglers

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers competing in the 33rd Annual Western Outdoor News U.S. Open bass tournament Sept. 14-16 at Lake Mead have been asked to help prevent the spread of quagga mussels from Lake Mead to other waters. To accomplish this, each boat used during the tournament will undergo mandatory decontamination following the final weigh in. "This will be a big undertaking. We are expecting to decontaminate as many

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Kirch Wildwife Management Area Fish Report

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Both the weather and the fishing have improved at the WMA. Bass action has started to pick up. Anglers reeled in several nice bass over the weekend. Anglers have reported that fishing in the evenings is more productive than during morning hours. Fisherman launching boats at Cold Springs Reservoir are advised to stay close to the northern edge of the cattails as the entry channel

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Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good for rainbow trout in the 11- to 13-inch range. Anglers are also catching tiger and brown trout. The weed growth remains minimal and the lake is at full water capacity. PowerBait and small spinners are working well for all species.

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Echo Reservoir Fish Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The bass action has really come on this past week with anglers catching and releasing a 7-pound, 5-ounce fish and several in the three-pound range. Many of the bass were taken using a small rubber grub on a jig head, but a variety of other bass lures also worked well. The water levels came up with the storm action of a week ago and fish

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Laughlin Fish Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The striped bass bite continues to be good along the river. The average fish is coming in at two pounds but some are pushing five. Shore anglers have found consistent action while fishing anchovies near Davis Dam. The area around the Nature Center has been popular for bother stripers and catfish.

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Lake Mohave Fish Report

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Now is a great time to catch a variety of fish species the reservoir has to offer. Fishing the rocky shelves with drop shots can produce some of the smallmouth bass while the largemouth bass are holding near submerged brush in the back of coves. Striped bass in the main body of the lake are averaging two pounds and are hitting shad imitations fished near

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Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fish Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Good weather has made for enjoyable fishing. Bluegill, bass, and catfish are taking meal worms and night crawlers. The Nevada Dept. of Wildlife is reminding anglers to place their discarded fishing line in recycle bins or trash receptacles where it will not pose a danger to birds and other wildlife that frequent the park ponds. Saturday, June 13 is Free Fishing Day in Nevada, which

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Lake Mead Fish Report

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

High summer temperatures are beginning to show. Despite the heat, anglers hitting the water have been rewarded with feisty fish. Striped bass have not been very selective and seem to hit much of what is thrown their way. Anglers are using live shad, anchovies, jigs and various lures. Stripers can be found chasing bait at the opening of coves and throughout Vegas wash. Catfish are

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