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Trout, Crappie & Bass fishing are all picking up at Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout fishing has been good this past week with fish taking PowerBait and worms. Crappie and bass fishing both have picked up.

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A 22 lb. Striper was caught at Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers at Willow Beach have found good fishing for large stripers, some in the double-digit range. One fish tipped the scales at 22 pounds. Many of the fish are taking A.C. Plugs and a variety of swimbaits. Further south, striper anglers are finding success with jigging techniques in 40 to 60 feet of water. Fishing also has been good for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Plastic

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Vegas thunderstorms have limited the fishing pressure at the Urban Ponds

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Afternoon thunderstorms have limited fishing pressure at the local urban ponds. Catfish will take night crawlers, commercial stink baits, chicken livers and hot dog slices. NDOW urges anglers and other recreationists to use caution during thunderstorms.

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Striped Bass, & Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass are active right now at Lake Mead

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Mark Eddison had a theory that the larger stripers were hanging out in deep water. Luckily for him his theory panned out when he reeled in a 30-pound striper. Eddison caught his trophy on a pink Spinnow in 60 to 70 feet of water near Sand Island. Top-water action remains good and many anglers are returning with full coolers. Those fishing for largemouth

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There are no new reports from the Kirch Wildlife Management Area

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There is no new report for the WMA. The most recent information available says that anglers are catching both largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Anglers are beginning to see aquatic vegetation on the surface of area reservoirs. The campground is open, roads are passable, but use caution during monsoonal storm cells.

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Eagle Valley Reservoir has a very good Rainbow bite this week

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is looking good and sportsmen will find fewer weeds this year. Anglers are catching rainbow trout in the early morning hours and late evening after sundown. PowerBait, night crawlers or small spinners are catching the fish. Olive Woolly Buggers can be good in the late summer. Bass action has been good with one angler catching and releasing 30 bass -- one weighing in

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Bass action has been good at Echo Canyon Reservoir this week

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels have come up with the recent rain activity, but fishermen will find some weed growth along the shore lines. Bass action has been good this past week with fish taking jigged worms -- both plastic and the real thing. Trout have been hitting early in the morning and then after sundown. Crappie action has been sporadic.

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The fishing at Lake Mohave has been excellent, many fish over 20 pounds have been reported

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Following summer rainstorms, working the coves should increase your odds of bringing in catfish that are hanging out in the murky water caused by the storm runoff. Smallmouth bass have been schooling near shelves or cliffs while largemouth bass and bluegill have been active in the coves around grass beds about 20 to 30 feet deep. The fish are taking soft plastics in worm

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Striper anglers have had lots of action at Lake Mead

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

For striper anglers, the action has been steady but without any fish of noteworthy size coming in. Fishing has been good through the Vegas Wash area. The fish are hitting top-water lures such as the Jumpin' Minnow. Those who are looking for largemouth and smallmouth bass have found success with crankbaits and tube baits in the upper basins from Echo Bay through Greggs

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Trout & Bass are both being caught at Cold Sprins & Haymeadow

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cold Springs and Haymeadow are giving up stocked trout and a few rainbows in the 12 to 16-inch range using spinners and powerbait. Bass fishing has been productive using spinners and plastics along the dam and the edges of submerged weed beds. The majority of bass being caught range from nine to 12-inches at both Cold Springs and Haymeadow. Dacey fishing has slowed in the

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The catch rates at Eagle Valley Res. have slowed, Trout are being caught in the AM & PM

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Catch rates have slowed down a little this past week, but trout continue to be caught in the early morning and late evening hours using Powerbait or night crawlers with marshmallow. Small spinning lures have also been productive. Bass fishing has been good with fish taking lures or night crawlers.

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Bass catch rates continue to be good at Echo Canyon Reservoir

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bass catch rates continue to be good with fish taking lures such as crappie jigs. Trout action has been best in the early morning hours or after dark, taking night crawlers or small spinners.

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Reports from the Cottonwood Cove store have been good for catfish, large & smallmouth bass

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

These fish have been hitting primarily on anchovies. Try working the backs of the coves possibly varying your retrieve near weed beds to entice the bass to strike. Multiple stripers over 20 pounds have been brought in at Willow Beach. A/C Plugs have been the lure of choice along this stretch of water.

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The best time to fish at Lake Mead is before the sun warms the water

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Looking to spend some time on the water, the best time may be early morning before the sun comes up or late afternoon into the evening. Anglers have had success fishing for striper out of Vegas Wash area, jigging in 60 feet of water. Out near Echo Bay, large and smallmouth bass have been active around the rocky points and in the weed

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NDOW to Hold OUI Checkpoint this Weekend on Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Officers from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), the National Park Service (NPS) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department will hold an operating under the influence (OUI) checkpoint on Lake Mohave this weekend. NDOW regularly partners with the NPS and Arizona Game and Fish to conduct checkpoints at lakes such as Lake Mohave, which have a large number of boaters and a history of boating

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Spinners and PowerBait are catching rainbow trout at Cold Springs and Haymeadow.

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Most of the fish being caught are stockers but some bows are reaching 16 inches. Bass fishing has also been productive with fish taking spinners and plastics along the dam and the edges of submerged weed beds. The majority of bass taken are in the nine- to 12-inch category. Dacey is fishing well for bass and rainbows during the evening hours. Spinners and Rapala's

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Trout action remains fair with the best fishing taking place in the early morning hours.

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The fish are taking PowerBait or night crawlers. Largemouth bass in the 1.5- to 2-pound range are feeding on crayfish so lures imitating crayfish have been the most productive.

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The Trout and Bass bites have been good at Echo Canyon

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout action has remained the same over the past week with fish taking PowerBait and night crawlers in the early morning hours and slowing way down once the day starts to heat up. Bass action has been good, but the weed growth along the shoreline may interfere with efforts to reel in your catch. A fast retrieve once you hook up will help get

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Smallmouth, Largemouth & Striped Bass have been on the bite at Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are finding good fishing for the various species of bass found in the reservoir. Out of Cottonwood Cove, the smallmouth, largemouth and striped bass have been hitting mostly on anchovies. Striped bass can be found in 50 to 60 feet of water while the largemouth and smallmouth are in weed beds at depths of 20 to 30 feet. Catfish are taking

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Channel Cats are scheduled to be stocked in the Las Vegas Urban Ponds on August 17

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The urban ponds are scheduled to be stocked with channel catfish the week of August 12. Lorenzi Park will also receive catfish. The park's grand reopening will take place August 17. At Sunset Park, largemouth bass and bluegill are plentiful but tend to hit best in the early morning hours. The ponds at Floyd Lamb Park remain closed until further notice.

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Lake Mead fishing has been good for Stripers and Largemouth

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Reports from anglers on the water have been light but those venturing out can have success. To improve the odds for striped bass, try fishing in 60 to 100 feet of water. Adjust your target depth throughout the day as the water temperatures change. Work various swimbaits, live shad if they are available or cut anchovies to entice these fish. Largemouth bass have been found

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Summer rains have slowed things down at the Kirch Wildlife Management Area.

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Area roads can be muddy following periods of storm activity, and NDOW is warning visitors to use caution when driving. Anglers should also be mindful of thunderstorm activity and adjust their activities accordingly. Weedy conditions common to the summer months make things difficult for boaters. Bass are taking most lures and night crawlers. Trout action has slowed down with the heat,

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Recent thunderstorms have added water to the Eagle Valley Reservoir but made for turbid conditions.

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has slowed down as a result. Rainbow trout are still taking night crawlers and PowerBait, and are averaging 11 to 13 inches in length. Anglers continue to catch bass on night crawlers and lures.

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Anglers are catching some Crappie, Bass & Trout at Echo Canyon Reservoir

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels have risen slightly due to local rain activity. The shoreline has gotten weedy, but anglers are catching crappie, bass and some trout while using worms, small spinners and jigs.

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