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Good Striper Action on Lake Mohave

by RUSTY

Welcome back, everyone, after a wonderful holiday! We've got some exciting lake news to share. Our local angler, Mark "Corn Man" Osgood, had a successful trolling session near the power lines on Lake Mohave. He used his favorite swim bait and managed to land a couple of impressive stripers, although a couple did get away. The larger one weighed in at 10.34 pounds, while the

Due to recent storm activity, ice conditions are questionable

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Due to recent storm activity, ice conditions are questionable. Roads may be muddy and thin ice will form around the shorelines in the mornings. The Nevada Department of Wildlife encourages visitors to use caution while on the management area.

Sunny afternoons are preventing the reservoir from freezing over

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Sunny afternoons are preventing the reservoir from freezing over. There is potential to cast from the dam to bring in a few trout, but anglers may have to contest with sharp ice edges.

Thin ice is forming along the shorelines

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Thin ice is forming along the shorelines, but there are still opportunities for anglers to pursue rainbow trout throughout the day and bass or crappie in the afternoon. Small jigs work to entice crappie and bass. Trout will look for nightcrawlers and glitter PowerBait.

The river is producing striped bass catches just south of Casino Row

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The river is producing striped bass catches just south of Casino Row. Swimbaits and glide baits are enticing stripers to bite. Anglers are also reporting success with a variety topwater lures in the afternoon. Rainbow trout stockings continue weekly. Trout are averaging 10 to 12 inches and are showing a preference for worms and spinners in red or yellow.

Anglers fishing for rainbow trout at Willow Beach are using mice tails and PowerBait

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers fishing for rainbow trout at Willow Beach are using mice tails and PowerBait. Spinners, such as and Rooster Tails and Mepp’s are also getting bites. The striped bass bite is sluggish, but boaters and kayakers are trolling the waters between Willow and Cottonwood Cove in the hope of catching a double-digit fish

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stocked rainbow trout have been taking a variety of baits and small lures, such as rainbow-colored PowerBait, night crawlers, salmon eggs and mini-marshmallows. Spinning lures and spoons, such as Rooster Tails, Mepp’s, Super Dupers and Kastmasters, also have been drawing strikes. Some anglers have caught catfish with night crawlers and chicken livers.

Shore anglers are finding slow fishing for striped bass in shallow water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers are finding slow fishing for striped bass in shallow water. Boaters are locating striped bass at depths ranging from 40 to 80 feet. According to reports, the best action is taking place early and late in the day. Various swimbait patterns are enticing black bass throughout Boulder Basin and toward Temple Bar. Some anglers are generating bites with soft plastics and swimbaits fished

Good morning from Willow Beach!

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good morning from Willow Beach! Today our staff stocked around 1,500 rainbow trout at Community Park in Bullhead City, AZ. Happy fishing! #rainbowtrout #RecreationalFishing #hatchthefun #USFWS

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Hello! It's me, reminiscing about a memorable catch of rainbow trout from a couple of seasons ago. As the holidays and the New Year approach, I thought it would be a good time to provide an update on our trout plants. In the past, the limit for trout was ten fish, but due to both the caddis fly issue, the current bag limit is 5. We

Trout Stocking Report

Colorado River - Riviera

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good afternoon from Willow Beach! Today our staff stocked around 1,600 rainbow trout at Community Park in Bullhead City, AZ. Happy fishing! #RecreationalFishing #hatchthefun #rainbowtrout #USFWS

Fishing for black bass and striped bass has reportedly been decen

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

Lake Mead is currently at 1,066.85 feet above msl. Fishing for black bass and striped bass has reportedly been decent. Jerkbaits have worked for black bass while plastic baits have been catching catfish and smallmouth bass near coves. Launching conditions around Lake Mead are changing regularly. For current open ramps and access conditions, visit https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

14.26 lb. Striper

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

More river updates on our striper bite along the shores of the Colorado River below the Davis Dam. At this time of year, it's all about shore fishing due to the low water releases from the dam. Nevertheless, our anglers are experiencing great success with their favorite lures. One notable catch was by local angler Ray Macillan, who landed a substantial 14.26-pound striper while lure

Weekly Stocking Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good afternoon from Willow Beach! Today our staff stocked around 1,200 rainbow trout at Community Park in Bullhead City, AZ. Happy fishing!

Good morning from Willow Beach!

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good morning from Willow Beach! Today our staff stocked around 1,500 rainbow trout at the Willow Beach Marina fishing pier. Happy fishing!! #rainbowtrout #RecreationalFishing #hatchthefun #USFWS

21.16 lb. Striped Bass

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

One of our local anglers, Charles Viagar, recently experienced great luck while fishing from shore in the Rotary Park area. He successfully landed a 21.16-pound striper, measuring 37 and 1/4 inches in length, using a swim bait. Reports are coming in that both the community park and the casino area are yielding a fair share of stripers as well. Local and visiting anglers alike are having

Happy fishing!

Colorado River - Riviera

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good morning from Willow Beach! Today our staff stocked around 1,500 rainbow trout at Community Park in Bullhead City, AZ. Happy fishing! #rainbowtrout #hatchthefun #RecreationalFishing #USFWS

19.12 lb. Striper

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

With a welcome respite from the wind, our anglers are enjoying some success in landing striped bass. Nine-year-old local angler Maddelyn Archer, fishing in the area with anchovies, landed a impressive-sized striper with the assistance of her dad, Joshua Verkamp. The striper weighed in at 19.12 pounds and measured 37 and 1/2 inches in length. Given the current conditions at Rotary Park and the lower water

Stocking Update

Colorado River - Riviera

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good afternoon from Willow Beach! Today our staff stocked around 1,500 rainbow trout at Rotary Park in Bullhead City, AZ. Happy fishing! #rainbowtrout #hatchthefun #RecreationalFishing #USFWS

We have some exciting news from Rotary Park!

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

We have some exciting news from Rotary Park! A couple of our local anglers recently enjoyed a successful fishing outing from the shore in the Rotary Park area, landing a total of 9 rainbow trout. It's worth noting that the legal limit is 5 trout per person. David Froderman skillfully brought in the impressive catch, and we're thrilled to share the details with our readers. With

Willow Beach Stocking

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Good afternoon from Willow Beach! Today our staff stocked around 1,000 rainbow trout at the Willow Beach Marina fishing pier. Happy fishing!! #rainbowtrout #hatchthefun #RecreationalFishing #USFWS

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