Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Ice was still thick enough for groups of anglers to get together on the ice this past weekend. The park reported the ice to be about 10 inches thick. Anglers are catching rainbow trout on night crawlers and a variety of PowerBait.

Visitors are still seeing ice along the edges. Only a few anglers were out this past week, but those who were found good fishing for trout with  orange and chartreuse PowerBait. The campgrounds and all facilities are open.

Rainbow trout have been the main catch on the river. Anglers fishing from boat and shore are catching rainbows with PowerBait, night crawlers, and spinners. Striper bites are hit and miss, but fish as large

Reports of striper catches are coming in at the lake's north and south ends. Boaters have been fooling the fish with X-Rap jerkbaits in shad and minnow patterns. Black bass action remains slow, likely because of the cooler temperatures. At Willow Beach, kayakers are catching rainbow trout on soft plastic worms in pearl and olive colors. Shore anglers have also reported the fish are biting on

Night crawlers and mealworms are the go-to bait for catching stocked trout. A few catfish have been taken on warmer evenings at Sunset Park. Even though we are reaching 70-degree days, it is still early to get bluegill bites. For recent stocking reports visit the new Nevada Department of Wildlife website at ndow.org.

Striped bass are biting anchovies along the beaches near Hemenway. Anglers are averaging five fish a day and are reporting more bites when fishing anchovies just off the bottom in the evening. In the Overton Arm, anglers have had success with swimbaits in 30 to 50 feet of water. The black bass bite is on and off with the recent winds and low overnight temperatures.

The reservoir is still offering ice-fishing opportunities. Trout are hitting on PowerBait and night crawlers. Some anglers have even been able to catch a crappie or bass through the ice using chartreuse jigs. For up-to-date ice conditions, contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102.

The reservoir is covered by unsafe ice with a few small patches of open water. For up-to-date ice conditions, contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103.

Swimbaits and Glide Baits in trout patterns are producing striped bass catches along the river. One lucky angler landed a 17-pound striper below Big Bend State Recreation Area using his favorite swimbait. Rainbow trout are most active in the mornings and afternoons. The fish are looking for pink and orange PowerBait, mice tails, or worms fished in the shadows. 

Double-digit stripers are hitting jointed trout swimbaits, anchovies, and Sassy Shads. Shore anglers and boaters report the most action after sunset or before sunrise. Rainbow trout are taking gold and red spinners and PowerBait eggs from the fishing pier. Lake Mohave striper anglers are targeting fish in about 50 feet of water at the south end of the lake. They are using a variety of shad-patterned

Stocked rainbow trout are hitting various baits, lures, and flies. Mealworms, night crawlers, and rainbow PowerBait are fooling the fish. Rooster Tails and other spinners attract trout and a few bass in the afternoons. Fly anglers are catching trout with flies such as Hare’s Ear and Prince Nymphs

Anglers are catching striped bass with anchovies and live shad near the Hemenway Fishing Pier. They are finding better fishing early in the morning and overnight rather than during the daytime. Boaters are having luck when trolling shad lures 40 feet down. Black bass action is picking up around Callville Bay. Anglers are using bone-colored swimbaits and walking baits.

Much of the reservoir has 6 to 8 inches of ice. Anglers have found success using orange PowerBait and night crawlers. Verify ice conditions before walking on it. For up-to-date information on conditions contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102.

The reservoir is still mostly covered by ice too thin to walk on. There have been some small patches of open water anglers can reach from shore. For up-to-date ice conditions contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103.

Rainbow trout up to 4 pounds are hitting jointed swimbaits just offshore at Willow Beach. Smaller fish are taking combinations of PowerBait and mice tails. Lake Mohave anglers are trolling for striped bass at the south end. Fish close to 10 pounds have been caught on shad swimbaits.

Anglers are finding good fishing for rainbow trout following recent fish plants. The fish have been taking a variety of worms, bright-colored Rooster Tails, and rainbow-colored PowerBait. Cold mornings have slowed catfish and bass fishing. The limit is three fish regardless of species. Check the regulations before heading out and please use the recycle bins at the ponds for unwanted fishing line and tackle.

Black bass action is steadily improving in pockets all over the reservoir. Ned rigs with green pumpkin worms and Rat-L-Traps are popular choices. Crappies are hitting hard plastics in the early morning in the shallows throughout the Overton Arm. Striped bass are cruising deeper water. Try jigging shad lures in at least 40 feet of water.