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Striper anglers have had lots of action at 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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

NDOW to Hold OUI Checkpoint this Weekend on 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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Lake Mead fishing has been good for Stripers and Largemouth

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

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,

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.

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.

Largemouth are taking crayfish lures while Stripers like cut anchovies at Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have had success fishing out of Cottonwood Cove. Just to the south and on the On the Arizona side of the lake, largemouth bass have been hitting on just about any crayfish imitation. These bass have been hanging back in the coves in 20 to 30 feet of water. Just north of Cottonwood, anglers have been catching striped bass while throwing

Fish the Las Vegas Urban ponds in the AM & PM, Bluegill & Catfish are on the bite

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing action at Sunset Park and Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City is best in the early morning hours and after sunset. Anglers are catching bluegill and a few catfish. The ponds at Floyd Lamb Park have been closed to fishing by the City of Las Vegas following the deaths of several park ducks. The ponds will remain closed while officials determine the cause

Stripers & Largemouth are active at Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

In recent weeks Spinnows have been the lure of choice for many striper anglers, according to Angel at Laker Plaza. This lure has been very productive when jigging in up to 60 feet of water. Those fishing the backs of coves have also had success with largemouth bass. A variety of swimbaits have been effective for these fish. The best fishing is found

Anglers are catching rainbow trout and bass at Cold Springs and Haymeadow reservoirs.

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout are hitting spinners and PowerBait while plastics and spinnerbaits are working for bass in the 9- to 12-inch range. Work bait along the dam and submerged weed beds. Dacey Reservoir has been productive for both bass and rainbow trout during the evening hours. Trout fishing on Adams-McGill has been steady with anglers using both baits and plastics with bass hitting plastics and buzz

Rainbow Trout & Bass are still active at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Wild weather has changed things up this past week. Rainbow trout are still taking night crawlers with a piece of marshmallow, small spinners and flies. Bass are still taking crappie lures, as well as brightly colored spinnerbaits and crank baits. The best action has been during early morning hours. Be mindful of afternoon thunderstorms.

Crappie action has slowed but Bass action has been good

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Crappie action has slowed considerably but bass action has been fast. Trout and bass continue to take night crawlers and artificial lures. Though some of the best action takes place during rain storms, Park Ranger Ben Johnson is encouraging anglers to exercise caution and avoid the lake during the storms.

Catfish & Striped Bass are providing the best action at Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

LAKE MOHAVE - With the summer storms stirring up the water and creating murky conditions, anglers have found success for catfish while fishing in the coves. Most are being caught on night crawlers or anchovies. At Willow Beach anglers have caught double-digit stripers, some reportedly as large as 20 pounds. Baits of choice are AC Plugs, Savage Gear trout imitations and anchovies.

The best time to fish the Las Vegas Urban Ponds is in the morning

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cloud cover and monsoonal rains have cooled things down, but fishing continues to be best in the early morning hours. Please use caution during thunderstorms as many newer fishing rods are made from graphite and can conduct electricity.

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