Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Catfish were stocked into the ponds at Floyd Lamb, Lorenzi, Sunset, Boulder City and Mesquite on April 22. The fish started biting on mealworms, night crawlers and hotdogs almost immediately. Bluegill are also hitting well on worms at most of the ponds.

While details regarding fishing from the lake this week have been light, general consensus is it was good. This time of year anglers can find success working the openings of coves for stripers looking for shad. Casting plastic imitations or crankbaits into the shallows or against rocky outcroppings can work for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Working the coves into the evening or at night can

Fishing has been good this past week for both trout and bass. Persistency is the key. Tiger trout have been especially active and several good sized fish have been taken. Afternoon winds have chased many of the anglers off the lake, making early morning and after sundown the prime times to hit the water.

Fishing continues to be really good for all species of fish in the lake. Fly fishermen have been doing really well for crappie using nymph patters and small Woolly Buggers, which will also take the occasional trout and bass.

From Davis Dam south through Big Bend State Park, the striper bite continues to improve. Anglers are reporting more catching than just fishing. Anchovies From Davis Dam south through Big Bend State Park, the striper bite continues to improve. Anglers are reporting more catching than just fishing. Anchovies are the bait of choice and will also bring in catfish that are cruising the bottom.

Striped bass have been providing anglers with plenty of action for the past week. Various swimbaits from three to 12 inches in length are working. So too are live shad. Most fish being caught range from three to five pounds. Stripers can be found in water ranging from 10 to 25 feet deep near coves where they are targeting shad. For those seeking largemouth and

Spring is finally here and with it bluegill, bass and catfish season. NDOW catfish plants are scheduled to begin this week if conditions hold. Bluegill are starting to take night crawlers or mealworms at Floyd Lamb park, while small largemouth bass are taking worms at Sunset Park.

Striped bass have been providing anglers with plenty of action for the past week. Various swimbaits from three to 12 inches in length are working. So too are live shad. Most fish being caught range from three to five pounds. Stripers can be found in water ranging from 10 to 25 feet deep near coves where they are targeting shad. For those seeking largemouth and

Fishing action has been fast and furious for rainbows, browns, and tiger trout. The best times have been the early morning and evening hours. Afternoon winds have kept most people off the lake during the midday hours. The campground is open and all facilities will be open within the next week or so.

With high winds subsiding by Thursday evening and warmer temperatures returning through the weekend, fishing should improve. Anglers have had With high winds subsiding by Thursday evening and warmer temperatures returning through the weekend, fishing should improve. Anglers have had With high winds subsiding by Thursday evening and warmer temperatures returning through the weekend, fishing should improve. Anglers have had With high winds subsiding by

Smallmouth and largemouth bass have been a better target than stripers as of late. Though one striper weighing 17.9 pounds was caught with anchovies near Katherine Landing. Catfish are active in the coves, mostly at night, and anchovies are productive bait for them as well. The sunfish species have been taking night crawler pieces and small jigs in the backs of coves. Largemouth bass are

Trout action has been slow while fishing for bluegill and bass is starting to pick up with the warming of the waters. Night crawlers or mealworms are the baits of choice.

Reports are good for both smallmouth and largemouth bass throughout the lake. While final numbers have not been posted, the Pat Donoho Tournament held Saturday out of Callville Bay produced trophy weights taken for five smallmouth bass and one largemouth bass. This is good news for anglers looking forward to prime spring fishing. The striped bass are not to be forgotten as anglers have found

Reports have been light from the lake over the past week, perhaps because windy conditions have pushed anglers off the water. The cooler temperatures associated with these winds also have affected fishing opportunities. Bass at depths from 12 to 25 feet have been hitting on night crawlers and various plastics. At Willow Beach, one angler caught a striped bass weighing in at just over five

There is no report this week from the urban ponds, but this time of year anglers find increased action for warm water species. Bluegill and largemouth bass will take night crawlers or mealworms. The larger bass will usually hit crankbaits and other lures worked near structure, such as logs, rocks or shadow pools.

Cold fronts blowing their way through the area over the past week have disrupted some of the quality fishing anglers have been enjoying. Cooler waters in the shallows pushed many bass off the beds and stripers moved to deeper water. When the largemouth and smallmouth bass return to their beds, more eggs will be laid. When the next wave of warmer temperatures arrive, anglers should

The current elevation is 1085 feet above msl which is about 1 foot lower than last week. The National Park Service has improved conditions at South Cove launch ramp. Be sure to check out launch area prior to launching. Be careful boating because of low water level, many new islands and near surface rocks have appeared. The striper bite is steady on Lake Mead. Fishing the