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Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

As we push into mid-March, early mornings and late afternoons will generally be the most productive times for stripers. Anglers find success with anchovies and golden shiners throughout the Boulder Basin and into the Overton Arm. Jerkbaits and crankbaits in shad patterns will also bring success. Black bass moving into pre-spawn activity can be fooled with finesse baits.

The reservoirs are ice-free

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoirs are ice-free. Weeds are still visible from shore. Kayak anglers are fishing for healthy rainbows with good results. Action will continue to pick up as water temperatures grow warmer.

The ice is off the reservoir and trout fishing is improving

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The ice is off the reservoir and trout fishing is improving. Rainbows are hitting spinners and worms. Crappie fishing has picked up as well, but bass fishing is still slow. Windy afternoons with gusty conditions are expected throughout the month. Check weather conditions and go prepared. Nighttime temperatures are still below freezing, but the campground and all facilities are open.

The weather forecast is looking nice and clear after Thursday

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The weather forecast is looking nice and clear after Thursday. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s, so the water will stay open. Only a few anglers have been seen on the water. Trout are taking PowerBait, spinners and nymphs. All facilities are open for day trips and camping.

Shore anglers are reeling in stripers below Davis Dam

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers are reeling in stripers below Davis Dam. The fish are taking anchovies, with the best bite taking place in late afternoon and early evening. Boaters are catching stripers weighing up to 7 pounds near Big Bend State Recreation Area. Black bass will be more active as water temperatures increase and they begin to spawn. Rainbow trout action remains steady along the shoreline. The

Smallmouth bass activity is picking up out of Cottonwood Cove

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout are taking gold Kastmasters and floating Mice Tails at Willow Beach. The fish are providing good action. Catfish are hit and miss on anchovies. With longer days and warmer temperatures ahead, action on Lake Mohave is expected to pick up. At the south end of the lake, stripers are taking anchovies fished from boats. Anglers are reporting the best striper action in the evening

Trout plants are starting to slow as water temperatures begin to rise

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout plants are starting to slow as water temperatures begin to rise. Gold spinners, Kastmasters and night crawlers are fooling the trout. Catfish are becoming more active at sunset. The fish are taking stink baits and hotdog slices. A few anglers have reported catching bass on spinnerbaits.

Striped bass are the main catch on the lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass are the main catch on the lake, with bites being reported from Hemenway through the Overton Arm. Chatterbaits are enticing stripers in the 2-3-pound range, but anchovies are always a preferred bait. Largemouth bass are chasing jigs in the shallow, warmer water near Pitch Fork Cove. A few anglers have reported that soft plastic worms in olive colors are producing smallmouth bass in

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Well again due to the wind I am guessing as not much going on that is as far as fishing our local waters. The calm days are brief and only a few seem to be getting out. I have been hearing of a few stripers in the 4-to-5-pound range up on lake Mohave but so far only a rumor. I know we are getting a

Bass Bite Has Taken Off at Lake Mohave

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS

River King Tackle Company checked in with us today with a fising report for Lake Mohave and the Colorado River.

Striper Tournament Announcement

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RIVER KING TACKLE AND OUTFITTERS

Striper Tournament Announcement: Monster Clash On The River will take place on April 30th and May 1st 2022. There are 3 divisions, Boat, Shore Fishing and Kayak. The Boat and Shore Divisions will be 2 Angler team format and the Kayak division will be single angler. each division will be limited to 50 Teams each. BBQ and T shirt is included with every entry. Cash

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

It's a good thing I am catching fish, but I do need some of our local anglers and or visiting anglers to stop in and share their catch. Our weather is getting better the wind is down. We just got a trout stocking on Wednesday, and we will be getting our rainbow trout till the end of the month. The rainbows brought to us are

Upcoming BASS Laughlin Open at Katherine Landing

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

HAVE YOU HEARD about the upcoming BASS Laughlin Open at Katherine Landing? Don't miss out and good luck to you all! . "Now just a month out, the debut of the WON BASS Laughlin Open at Katherine Landing (March 23-25) will surely feature some legitimate fishing fireworks given the particular time of year and the robust, thriving fishery that is Lake Mohave.." @westernoutdoornews https://wonews.com/won-bass-laughlin-open-at-katherine.../ . Katherinelanding.com |

Rainbow trout are nice and healthy

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoirs are mostly ice-free, except in the morning. The most open water can be found along the dams. Rainbow trout are nice and healthy. Action will continue to pick up as water temperatures increase.

Tiger trout will be stocked once the ice is fully off the reservoir

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout in the 10- to 12-inch class have been taking Rooster Tails and PowerBait. Tiger trout will be stocked once the ice is fully off the reservoir. Ice is still thick but starting to thaw. Check conditions before heading out too far or gathering in a large group. The campground and facilities are open.

The water is open, but fishing activity has been slow

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Daytime temperatures are in the 60s, but the area will see some weather this weekend. The water is open, but fishing activity has been slow. Trout are taking PowerBait, spinners and nymphs. The campgrounds and all facilities are open.

The river is active with rainbow trout, channel catfish, and stripers

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The river is active with rainbow trout, channel catfish, and stripers. Trout are hitting gold spinners with red polka dots, but PowerBait is always a good option. Anglers are reporting catfish taking anchovies fished off the bottom about 100 feet from shore. The striper bite is slow, but some shore anglers have had luck using Glide Baits below Davis Dam. Near the Big Bend of

Anglers are finding smallmouth bass biting around Black Sheep Cove

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout are quick to bite on gold spinners and rainbow PowerBait at Willow Beach. Anglers are catching 3- to 5-pound trout from shore and kayaks. Few reports have come from Cottonwood Basin due to unpredictable winds. However, a few bass have been caught with swimbaits thrown into shadows near vegetation. On the east side of the lake, anglers are finding smallmouth bass biting around

Anglers have caught a few catfish on night crawlers and chicken livers before sunset

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocked rainbow trout at Lorenzi, Floyd Lamb, Sunset, and Hafen Parks last week. Anglers have caught a few catfish on night crawlers and chicken livers before sunset. Gold spinners, Kastmasters, and worms are working best for enticing trout.

Anglers are reporting striper catches all over the lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are reporting striper catches all over the lake, with fish averaging 20 inches long. According to reports the bite is consistent in the early morning but slows before noon. Live and imitation shad are fooling the fish. Black bass are hitting Chatterbaits and Glide Baits. Crappie fishing has been slow, but a few anglers have caught a few in the Lovers Cove area.

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

And yep, it's me again (and Willow my fixed feral cat). I usually and always try and use our local and visiting anglers. Our weather has been so bad that even the hardest of folk are staying in and waiting out the storm so to say. These two I landed using a z-mans tubez jig in the pp&j (peanut butter and jelly) color rigged with

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