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Striped Bass bite is on at Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Inclement weather patterns have brought out the striped bass bite. Anglers have had success using Rapala's Shad Rap and A.C. Plugs. Shore anglers working along the points near deeper water in the Government Wash area have found both good fishing and increased fishing activity. Most of the fish anglers are catching are in the 2- to 4-pound range. The action can be fast

Good trout action at the Kirch Wildlife Management Area lakes

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Dacey is producing rainbows between 12 and 16 inches in length. The fish are hitting both flies and spinners. Cold Springs and Haymeadow are producing smaller rainbows and the action is fast. Fishing access on Adams will not be a problem for boaters, float tubers and shore anglers. Upper ends are closed February 15 - August 15. Dacey is artificial lures only and only one

Fishing has continued to pick up at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has continued to pickup over the past week with most anglers catching rainbows in the 12- to 15-inch range using a variety of small spinners and lures such as a Mepp's or Kastmaster. Some anglers have done well using red, white and blue PowerBait??. The campground is open and water has been turned on.

Fishing from the dam has been especially good this week at Echo Canyon Reservoir

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

One pair of anglers caught and released more than 40 trout in just a couple of hours with small Mepp's spinners. The fish averaged 11 to 13 inches long. The campground is open.

The bite is on for largemouth and smallmouth bass at Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With the fish in spawning mode working baits near rocks or stumps in the shallows should yield some hits. In a strange twist, one lucky angler fishing near Willow Beach hauled in a 28-pound striper while using PowerBait near mile marker 52. Another large striper weighing in at 26 pounds was taken at mile marker 49 on a Rooster Tail. Just proves that

Striper action has definitely picked up over the last couple weeks.

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are reportedly catching Stripers as large as 20 pounds with many coming in the 8- to 12-pound range. Gizzard shad and various plugs are catching the fish. Most of the activity has been found throughout the lower basin, especially in the area from Saddle Island to the back of Las Vegas Wash.

Eagle Valley Reservoir is ice free

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ice free and following the most recent storm front the water is a little murky. Anglers have been doing well for rainbows and small brown trout using Mepp's Spinners, night crawlers, and PowerBait.

Echo Canyon Reservoir is ice free and full of water

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ice free and full of water, but few anglers have been fishing during the past week. Largemouth bass and crappie spawning should be starting up shortly.

Striper fishing is improving at Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper fishing has improved in the Willow Beach area. AC Plugs have been taking fish near mile marker 50, some as large as 18 pounds. At Cottonwood Cove anglers have found success for striped bass as large as seven pounds.

Fishing has been light at Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been light following the recent storm activity. The Government Wash has produced striped bass for anglers trolling in 30 to 40 feet of water. To entice the bite of the largemouth and smallmouth bass, try using crank baits and swimbaits fished on the bottom near nests.

The Striper bite in Laughlin NV is slow but the Rainbows more than make up for it

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The striper bait in Laughlin NV is slow but rainbow trout are providing anglers with good action. A pair of anglers recently checked in with bows pushing past the four-pound threshold. Trout are biting in the Davis Camp area, along Casino Row and near Rotary Park. The last trout plant of the year will take place March 12.

Lake Mohave had a great Largemouth Tournament last Saturday

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Good weather and no wind made for a great largemouth bass tournament Saturday. The top angler brought in a five-fish limit that totaled more than 18 pounds and included a 6.5-pound fish. Productive baits include plastics, live worms and various reaction baits.

The big fish are biting at Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The big fish are out and biting again. A large striper just over 20 pounds was brought into the Laker Plaza bait and tackle shop along with about a dozen in the six- to nine-pound range. Anglers have been using anchovies or trolling with large lures to entice the larger fish. As the weather warms the bass will be go into pre-spawn

Ice fishing at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Most of the lake is covered with six- to nine-inches of ice with only a little open water on the north shore. Anglers have been catching both brown and rainbow trout in the 12- to 15-inch class through the ice using small jigs and PowerBait.

1/3 of Echo Canyon Reservoir is open water the rest is iced over

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

A third of the lake is open water. The remainder is covered with six to nine inches of ice. Anglers have found fair fishing for trout while using small jigs, night crawlers and PowerBait. Use extreme caution on or near the ice.

Fishing has been slow this week at Lake Mohave due to high winds and cold temps.

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Those braving the weather at Willow beach have done well for stocked rainbow trout following the weekly fish plant.

High winds have made fishing slow at Lake Mead

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

High winds have kept most anglers away from the lake. The take has been slow, but as weather conditions improve fishing should follow suit.

Anglers are catching rainbows & brown trout on any ice free water at Eagle Valley Reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Ice covering the reservoir averages from eight to 12 inches thick, but anglers will find some open water near the dam. Anglers have been catching both rainbow and brown trout, some as long as 14 inches. Most have been fooled by jigs, night crawlers or PowerBait.

There is some open water on Echo Canyon Reservoir and fishermen are doing well in those areas

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

There is open water along the dam and many anglers have taken advantage of this to use jigs and bobbers to take fish. The best baits have proven to be night crawlers and powerbait.

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass are in the shallows at Lake Mohave and the fishing is good

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Late February and early March are traditionally some of the best fishing on this water as largemouth and prepare for the spawn. In the last few years they have been joined by a growing smallmouth bass population. During a recent tournament one angler reportedly weighed in a smallmouth that pushed beyond the five-pound mark. Look for the fish to head out of the deeper

Fishing is generally slow at Lake Mead, the Stiper action appears to be the best

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Despite warmer temperatures and spring-like weather conditions fishing action remains slow overall. However, there have been some reports of good fishing or striped bass from the Muddy river inflow to Echo Bay. The Vegas Wash area also is showing signs that fishing is beginning to improve.

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