Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Due to lower lake levels, fishing the shoreline has been more trying as much of the vegetation is now dry and beyond the water's edge. Anglers are still having success with catfish in the coves. Anchovies are working well and some folks are even preparing their own stink baits. Stripers are active throughout the lake, and anglers are bringing in fish with both anchovies and

Fishing has been good following recent trout plants. PowerBait and power eggs have been working well. So have small spinners or spoons for those wishing to fish with hardware.

Fishing is hot for those anglers willing to brave the morning chill. Those making it out at first light have reported good fishing for striped bass. The action also is good at dusk and for about two hours after. The areas near Boulder Harbor and past the beaches have produced well. Birds in the area can be an indicator as to where the fish are

The Park had a lot more visitation this past week and anglers had good success for rainbows. Several brown trout were also taken with PowerBait in the usual orange, green or rainbow colorations. Fly-fishermen also had good success using Woolly Buggers. Though ice has formed around the edges of the lake, open water was still accessible as of the holiday weekend. For current ice conditions

The reservoir remains ice free but is seeing little fishing pressure. For current ice conditions contact park personnel at 775-962-5103.

Anglers found good fishing on the river over the holiday weekend. One angler reeled in a 1.3-pound rainbow trout near the Sunshine Peninsula using night crawlers. While bait seems to produce the most bites, small spinners are worth a shot when the bite slows. The areas around Rotary Park and Casino Row are giving up fish as well. Striped bass fishing has been a little

Striper action continues to improve as the weather cools. NDOW biologists have observed a significant increase in the threadfin shad population, which should bode well for striped bass numbers in the future. Along with this comes the report of double-digit stripers being caught south of Cottonwood Cove. Anchovies are effective bait, but lures are also working well with the right presentation. Working the coves

The ponds at Floyd Lamb, Sunset, Lorenzi and Veteran's Memorial Park were planted with rainbow trout Nov. 25. Folks that have tried their luck have gone home happy, especially those at Lorenzi Park who did well using PowerBait in a pearl white coloration. The limit is three fish.

Word is the fish are biting best around 7:30 a.m., especially when stripers are actively feeding on shad. Imitation shad and lures work well during this time. Anglers are still pulling in catfish, some up to six pounds, on anchovies near Pyramid Island. With the change in weather bringing cloudy days and a chance of rain, expect some ups and downs in your fishing

Activity at the park was very slow this week with only a few anglers trying their luck. Some have caught rainbow trout while using PowerBait from the dock. Daytime high temperatures have been in the mid 50's but overnight they drop below freezing.

The few folks that visited the park the past week didn't spend any time fishing but did enjoy wildlife viewing as this time of year is a great time to view deer and other species. Thin ice has been a problem around the shoreline edges making it difficult to fish.

Those taking advantage of improved weather conditions have found success for various species. Striped bass are showing all along the river. The current may take some getting used to, but once you acquire your rhythm you will be catching fish. Anchovies have worked well for fish in the one- to three-pound range, and lures can only increase your action as well as the opportunity

Those heading south out of Cottonwood Cove have reported "hitting the jackpot" with big stripers. The striped bass have been hitting on various lures, such as Bombers and Strike King crank baits. Rusty's Riviera Marina reports that Dave Baublittz landed an 18.26-pound fish while casting his favorite lure from the shoreline. Early morning has been the prime time to hit the water. Action continues to

Catch rates have improved following recent trout plants. During a weekend fishing event at Sunset Park fishermen did well with peach-colored PowerBait. Many caught their limits while others found success with Super-dupers in gold with red spots, and with silver spinners.

While colder temperatures in the early mornings has discouraged some anglers, those willing to brave it have reported better fishing along with the added bonus of less competition on the water. Vegas Wash has been a popular spot with anglers bringing in both more and bigger fish that in the recent past. Stripers are taking lures, Sassy Shad, and jigs. The fish are hitting everywhere