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

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

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

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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

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Stripers & Largemouth are active at Lake Mead

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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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Anglers are getting lots of action with top-water lures at Lake Mead

Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

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