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Striped bass action is peaking on Lake Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Beach anglers continue to enjoy rainbow trout action from the fishing pier and nearby shorelines. PowerBait and night crawlers are the most popular choices. Striped bass action is peaking on Lake Mohave. Topwater lures and shad swimbaits are landing double-digit fish out of Katherine Landing and in the Cottonwood Basin. Chatterbaits and crankbaits are tempting largemouth bass. Anglers targeting smallmouth are using green worms

There are a few catfish still biting in the ponds

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants. The fish are taking spinners in the mornings and night crawlers throughout the day. There are a few catfish still biting in the ponds. They have been hitting night crawlers and shrimp. Shrimp are a legal bait because they are not considered to be a fish or fish parts.

Topwater action continues for striped bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Topwater action continues for striped bass in the Boulder Basin. Bone-colored pencil poppers and Whopper Ploppers are taking hits. Ned rigs are the go-to setup for black bass throughout the Las Vegas Bay, Callville Bay, and surrounding coves. For a catfish hookup, try frozen anchovies in shallow and grassy coves after dark.

9.22 lb. Striper

by RUSTY

I have some lake news from our local angler Jennifer Gonzales landed a nice 9.22-pound striper at 29 and 7/8 inches. Lake Mohave has been having some striper action by the power lines and near the dam. There have been a few sightings of fish boils so watch for ripples and or birds flocking to the boils to feed on the shad.

Not many reports lately

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Not many reports lately. Afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice. Trout fishing is good throughout the day. Bass fishing has slowed. Remember to check weather conditions and use caution while on the management area.

Anglers have found good fishing for trout

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have found good fishing for trout in the 12- to 15-inch range. Anglers have been using PowerBait and night crawlers. Temperatures have cooled throughout the day. The launch ramp is open, but the fishing pier is still absent. For up-to-date ice conditions, contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102.

Days have been warm enough to keep the edges from icing up

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Days have been warm enough to keep the edges from icing up. A few anglers have reported good action for rainbow trout. Night crawlers and rainbow PowerBait are catching the fish. Weed growth along continues to limit shore access in some areas. For up-to-date ice conditions, contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103.

Striped bass in the 1- to 2-pound range are taking anchovies from shore

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass in the 1- to 2-pound range are taking anchovies from shore anglers. Larger fish between 5 and 15 pounds have been hitting swimbaits in the evening and overnight. Rainbow trout are biting spinners and trout jigs along the shorelines.

Anglers on Mohave are still seeing striper boils

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers on Mohave are still seeing striper boils and finding increased hook-ups. Boaters throwing topwater lures are landing fish larger than 5 pounds. Some anglers are also reporting success with shad swimbaits, specifically in the Cottonwood Basin. Anglers at Willow Beach are using spinners and Rooster Tails in the early morning for trout.

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Seasonal rainbow trout plants are now taking place at the urban ponds in the Las Vegas area. Trout are taking PowerBait or nightcrawlers. Anglers could also try a combo meal of a chunk of night crawlers with a piece of marshmallow on a size 10 or 12 hook. A few surprising catches over the last week were bass hitting on plastics at Sunset Park and

Live shad and topwater lures are tempting striped bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Live shad and topwater lures are tempting striped bass in the Boulder Basin. Anglers are reporting an increase in black bass action all over the lake. Jigs and soft plastics fished on Ned rigs are producing the best results. Chicken liver is the go-to bait for catfishing overnight.

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Yep, I had to put myself in here sometime and right after a Thanksgiving seemed to be a great idea. I had gone out after a local stocking of the rainbow trout and brought home a couple. Other anglers were staying until they had the limit of 5 fish. I stayed until I got a couple for dinner. I am using spinners to start with

Katherine Landing Presents Light Up the Landing | December 11, 2021

by FISH REPORTS STAFF

Presents... Light Up the Landing on December 11, 2021 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm! Bring the entire family to see all the festive, holiday lights & boat decorations while you walk along the docks and vote for your favorite. BIG Prizes Awarded for the Winning Boat! Food, beverages, (including adult beverages) will be available for purchase. Come for the day or spend the whole weekend with us at Katherine

Thin ice is starting to form along the shoreline in the mornings

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With recent trout plants, anglers are having better-than-average success in the mornings. Rooster Tails, olive nymphs, and Woolly Buggers are generally productive. Thin ice is starting to form along the shoreline in the mornings. As the ice thaws throughout the day, the edges remain muddy.

The upper portion of the reservoir is covered by a thin sheet of ice most of the day

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The upper portion of the reservoir is covered by a thin sheet of ice most of the day. The best access for shore fishing is off the main shoreline or dam. Anglers are using rainbow PowerBait and night crawlers below a water bobber for trout. For up-to-date conditions, contact Spring Valley State Park at 775-962-5102 or check the park’s Facebook page.

Overnight temperatures are putting a thin cover of ice near the intake

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Overnight temperatures are putting a thin cover of ice near the intake. Anglers have been catching rainbow trout using night crawlers or PowerBait. For up-to-date ice conditions, contact Echo Canyon State Park at 775-962-5103.

Shore fishing for rainbow trout has kept anglers busy

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The striper bite is slow along the river, but shore fishing for rainbow trout has kept anglers busy. Trout jigs in greens and yellows are landing fish as large as 2 pounds. Spinners, night crawlers, and glitter PowerBait are also working well.

Katherine Landing is a hotspot for large striped bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Beach anglers are finding good action for rainbow trout. Try a combination of PowerBait and night crawlers or your favorite spinner. Katherine Landing is a hotspot for large striped bass. Anglers are experimenting with topwater lures, Rat-L-Traps, and swimbaits in shad patterns. Black bass are attacking soft plastics on Ned rigs in green pumpkin and watermelon red.

Anglers have had success using rainbow PowerBait and night crawler pieces

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocked rainbow trout at Cold Creek, Floyd Lamb, Sunset, and Veterans’ Memorial Park ponds. Anglers have had success using rainbow PowerBait and night crawler pieces. The stocked rainbows are averaging about 8 inches in length. Anglers out on warm afternoons are catching bluegill and catfish at Floyd Lamb and Sunset parks using sliced hot dogs and night crawlers.

Striper boils are hit and miss in the Boulder Basin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper boils are hit and miss in the Boulder Basin and should keep tapering off. Live shad is the bait of choice, but a variety of shad-patterned lures are landing fish, too. Black bass anglers are having luck with topwater lures and soft plastics fished on dropshots in the Callville Bay area. Catfish in the 12-inch range and larger are taking anchovies and stink baits

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