Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Trout catching remains good using PowerBait, night crawlers, small spinners and flies. Bass action has really dropped off with the chilly nighttime temperatures. Ice has been forming along the shoreline in the mornings, but doesn't last long.

Rainbow trout have been taking most baits and lures, but the bite is a little slow. With nighttime temperatures dropping into the teens, the shoreline has been a little icy. The ice is melting off by afternoon.

Anglers have been catching limits of rainbow trout since the last fish plant. PowerBait or Panther Martins have been producing good results, but the trout have not been especially picky. They are taking various types of lures and baits. Lighter line setups are generally the best choice when fishing for trout. Just remember to use a little more patience when reeling in those lunkers.

Reports from the lake have been few, but those making it out are having moderate success. Anglers are finding largemouth and smallmouth bass in the back of coves. The fish are hitting dark plastics as well as various crankbaits. Striper action has been fair. Meanwhile, those fishing at Willow Beach report increased activity compared to the past couple of weeks. Anglers have

NDOW has planted rainbow trout in each of the four urban ponds in the Las Vegas area. The agency will continue to planting trout each week at Lorenzi Park, Floyd Lamb Park, Sunset Park, and the Boulder City pond.

With the high-flow release from Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell, the water level at Lake Mead has increased to about 1106 feet. This may have changed some familiar fishing holes and even created new fishing holes. Anglers are still finding gizzard and threadfin shad to be the best bait for striper. They are netting the shad in the backs of coves with

Anglers are catching mostly rainbows in the 10- to 12-inch range with a few browns thrown in. A variety of traditional trout baits are catching the fish. Fly fishermen are doing really well using Woolly Buggers in olive or brown colors. Largemouth bass are still taking rubber worms in orange-brown or dark purple. The lower campground is open.

Anglers are finding good fishing for stocked rainbows and making the best of low fishing pressure. The fish are taking flies, PowerBait and night crawlers.

Catfish roaming the Community Park or Sunshine Peninsula areas are still taking anchovies and various baits. One lucky angler reeled in an 11.48-pound fish. Anchovies and pencil poppers have been enticing stripers. Most are holding in the current. The Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery is scheduled to plant trout next week, but anglers using night crawlers are still reportedly bringing in fish

While the striper bite has been light, one lucky angler did reel in a 28-pound striped bass on an AC Plug. Anglers also have caught a few stripers in the double-digit range while fishing out of Willow Beach near mile marker 52. AC Plugs and other trout imitations are taking the fish, anchovies have also been a popular bait choice as well. The water level

Cold Creek Pond was planted last week. Traditionally the best bait at the start of trout season is rainbow or orange PowerBait or a salmon egg-mini marshmallow combo. Small hooks and small weights usually work best. Please use single barbless hooks if you plan to catch and release.

For the past week it seems fishing has been for the birds... and that is how many anglers have been locating their fishing holes. The birds are honing in on schools of gizzard and threadfin that have moved into the coves, shallows and throughout Vegas Wash. These schools attract the striped bass as well, so take a look up while on the water and let

NDOW planted brown trout last week and anglers are having good success using PowerBait in various colors, small spinning lures or flies.

NDOW planted the reservoir with rainbow trout last week. The fish are taking most baits, including small lures, flies and PowerBait.

Trout anglers have found good action while fishing with night crawlers or cut anchovies. The anchovies have fooled striped bass as well. While most stripers are in the one to three-pound range, there are reports of anglers catching fish up to eight-pounds. With high winds bringing in a cold front the fish should begin feeding a little heavier.

Work the backs of coves using top-water lures and plugs. Areas with submerged debris or rocky points are prime habitat. Boaters need to be aware of their surroundings and maintain a close eye on the water conditions. Annual water fluctuations are set to take place and will temporarily drop the water level from 640 feet to about 633 by mid-November. Boaters need to

The final catfish plant of the year took place last week. Catch rates for largemouth bass and bluegill are tapering off as temperatures cool. NDOW has not yet determined when rainbow trout plants will begin.

Striped bass have been somewhat elusive for some anglers, as the fish don't seem to be following their usual habits. Just when a person thinks they have a feel for what the fish are doing they change things up. Be flexible with each outing and ready with various lure and bait options. Variety is the key to enticing these fish. Jigging spoons in about