Southern Nevada Fish Reports

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

LAKE MEAD - Anglers have been getting an early bite out of Boulder Harbor with a lot of top-water action using plugs and jerkbaits to catch the fish. Boils have also been spotted through the Vegas Wash area at the south end of 33 Hole late in the day and just before dark. Be aware of the varying weather conditions, as powerful thunderstorms

Trout fishing has been consistent with rainbows and brown trout taking PowerBait, night crawlers and marshmallows. Anglers have reeled in many bass in the one- to three-pound range. Crawdad fishing has been good as well. They can be attracted with a can of cat food, hotdogs, or other refrigerator leftovers.

Bass fishing has been phenomenal, according to Ben Johnson, supervisor at the Spring Valley and Echo Canyon state parks. Imitation crawdads have been the best bait with various soft plastics and night crawlers also working well. Anglers have caught fish as large as three and four pounds. PowerBait, night crawlers and marshmallows have been enticing the trout. Crappie are hitting on Gitzit lures

Allan Cole has reeled in several double-digit stripers recently while using his signature A.C. Plug fatty and minnow. Slide Swimmer and Rago swimbaits have also produced striped bass over ten pounds. Anglers fishing out of Cottonwood Cove have had success using anchovies to catch both stripers and catfish. Stripers are hanging in 40 to 50 feet of water while the catfish are

Scrappy little bluegill are still providing anglers with good action. Work shaded areas using small flies, jigs or mealworms. Catfish have been hitting on shrimp and stink baits. Hot dog slices are also a good bait choice. The next NDOW catfish plant will take place in mid-August.

With summer upon us and the waters warming, stripers are hanging in the deeper water during the day and moving into the shallows at night to feed. Just after sunset and just before sunrise are peak times to get your line in the water. Various swimbaits have attracted the striped bass as well as cut baits and gizzard shad if you can find