Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Trout action has been light from Davis Camp through the casino area down to Big Bend State Park. Those who are catching the fish are using night crawlers and small spinners.

The striper bite has been light but trolling deep may bring success. Largemouth can be found in the back of coves and may take dark plastics or jigs. The catfish bite has been decent in most coves, especially at night on cut baits.

Anglers should find good action for stocked rainbow trout following weekly fish plants by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Flies, PowerBait, night crawlers and will catch the fish.

Anglers have had great success netting the threadfin and gizzard shad throughout the Vegas Wash area. Unfortunately, the abundance of shad may also explain the lack of bite some anglers have been reporting. Don't get discouraged as persistence will pay off. Anglers are reeling in both striped bass and catfish from the 33 Hole area. Live shad are taking the fish. If trolling, try

According to State Park Ranger Ben Johnson, the fishing has been absolutely fabulous, with anglers landing 11- to 13-inch rainbows through ice that is averaging eight to 12 inches thick across the reservoir. Green PowerBait and night crawlers are working the best. The park will host its "Ice Hole Invitational Tournament" on Saturday, Jan. 18. The event will start at 10 a.m. and registration

Ice on the reservoir has deteriorated this week. The best ice can be found near the dam or the upper area of the lake that receives little sun. Thin ice is prevalent throughout the rest of the lake and extreme caution should be used when venturing out. The fishing has been good for rainbows using night crawlers or green PowerBait. The campgrounds

Action has still been good for holdover rainbow trout in the area. Anglers have brought in many weighing more than four pounds, and one lucky angler caught one that pushed past the six-pound mark. Night crawlers have been the bait of choice. Stripers should be making their way out and feeding a little heavier as well, so be sure to bring your striper

With the cooling temperatures, some striped bass have moved further south to the area of Placer Cove or Cottonwood Cove to winter. Stripers can be found in the backs of coves preying on available baitfish. Anglers have also had success trolling deep through these areas. For larger striped bass work the larger plugs, up to 12 inches. If you are not getting a response with

Due to the holidays there have been no reports from the ponds. NDOW plans called for trout plants at Lorenzi, Sunset and Veterans Memorial parks this week and weekly thereafter. Floyd Lamb is on the schedule for the weeks of Jan. 27 and Feb. 27. Small spinners, PowerBait and flies will catch the fish.

Threadfin and gizzard shad have been hanging in the back of the Vegas Wash, which is where you can find striped bass as well. When throwing live bait, larger shad have been igniting a quicker response from the striper. Anglers have also been working Spinnows or various shad imitations and jig heads. Mid-morning and into the afternoon has been productive. While out on the water

Ice conditions are good on the lake being approximately 10 inches. Anglers are finding success using worms or green powerbait through the ice. Campgrounds are open with heat in the restrooms.

Ice on the reservoir is six inches for most of the water and fishing has been good for rainbows using nightcrawlers or green powerbait through the ice. The campgrounds are open.

Due to the holidays there has been no reports from the ponds. NDOW has also suspended trout stocking until the middle of January.

There have been no reports this week due to the holidays, but traditionally the striper action slows down this time of year, but fish can be caught by using cut anchovies or shad and a lot of patience.

Due to the holidays, little has been reported on the lake action. Catfish should continue to be active in the coves using anchovies or night crawlers. For striper action, watch for boils, keeping in mind not to be too aggressive when approaching the boils. Top water lures such as pencil poppers and bomber long A's are great choices. Anglers are having some