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Rainbow trout plants continue at various locations

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The striped bass bite has slowed down on the river. Small fish in the 1-pound range are taking anchovies in some areas, but anglers are struggling to catch a 10-fish limit. Rainbow trout plants continue at various locations along the river, providing ample opportunities for a hook-up. PowerBait, Panther Martin lures, and flies are all catching fish.

Reports of striper boils are coming from the south end of Mohave

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Willow Beach boaters are jigging or trolling to catch striped bass. Trout-pattern lures are producing the most consistent results. Reports of striper boils are coming from the south end of Mohave near Katherine Landing and Davis Dam. The fish are hitting topwater lures and jerkbaits thrown just outside the boils. For a black bass bite, try Ned rigs in green pumpkin, swim jigs, or Rat-L-Traps.

Fishing action is steady for bluegill and catfish in the ponds

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing action is steady for bluegill and catfish in the ponds. Catfish are biting on night crawlers and hot dog pieces around sunset. The bass bite has slowed down. The Nevada Department of Wildlife began its seasonal trout plants at the community fishing ponds in the Las Vegas Valley this week. Floyd Lamb, Sunset, and Veterans Memorial parks all received fish. Cold Creek also received

Callville Bay and Echo Bay areas are hotspots for black bass

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Callville Bay and Echo Bay areas are hotspots for black bass. Jigs, crankbaits, and Ned rigs are all tempting fish, some weighing more than 2 pounds. Striped bass boils have slowed. Boaters are having moderate success casting shad-look swimbaits. Anglers targeting catfish are catching fish as large as 5 pounds when using chicken liver in weedy coves after sunset.

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

The trout fishing is doing very well here along the shores of the Colorado River.This is mostly due to our federal hatchery the Willow Beach Hatchery which is supplying us rainbow trout. The trout are raised in raceways at the hatchery and brought to us for a few months every year. the stocking sites are Davis camp our Community park and Rotary park. So below the Davis dam we have a great fishery and the season is on. Our local anglers are having great success using various techniques. Spinners and trout jigs are producing well along with night crawlers and power bait. Our local anglers Mark Kuchczynski and Ron luck landed their limit at Rotary park using spinners and a trout jug in the cricket pattern. While Gerry Ward landed his limit at community park using a trout jig with a green tail. I have gotten word that in the community park area a few of the larger stripers have been spotted and supposedly landed in this area so I do hope to see a couple of these lager fish . Up on lake Mohave there have been a few small mouth bass landed in the 4 to 5 pound range using various plastics like the z-mans ned

Water levels are still low, and vegetation is thick

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are still low, and vegetation is thick. Rainbow trout action has been best from a boat. Trout are hitting PowerBait or night crawlers at Adams-McGill. Anglers are having success with spoons, Kastmasters, and Super Dupers as well. With temperatures on the mild side, outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the dual opportunity to catch a few fish while on the lookout for passing

Fishing has been good following recent trout plants

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been good following recent trout plants. The fish are taking a variety of PowerBait offerings, spinners, and small spoons. Overnight temperatures have dropped below freezing.

Rainbow trout action has been excellent

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout action has been excellent. Still, the best action has been found by those using boats or floatables to get out from the shoreline. With water levels still on the low side, anglers find the best action off the dam. The fish are taking PowerBait in rainbow, orange, or green colors, as well as Rooster Tails and other spinners. Weather conditions can change quickly,

Shore anglers are catching limits of rainbow trout

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers are catching limits of rainbow trout following recent fish plants. Rooster Tails and garlic flavored PowerBait are producing nice catches. Worms are also working well for trout but could land a catfish too. Reports of striped bass hitting jig heads with worms are coming in from Davis Dam. Swimbaits and crankbaits in shad or trout patterns are also good choices for stripers.

Anglers are reporting striper boils throughout the morning

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout action has been steady at Willow Beach. Worms and different combinations of PowerBait are producing catches between 1 and 2 pounds. Anglers are reporting striper boils throughout the morning near Cottonwood Cove. The fish are attacking Zara Spooks and other topwater lures, crankbaits, and swimbaits. Water levels will be low through the winter as in past years.

Anglers had a good weekend fishing for catfish and bluegill

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers had a good weekend fishing for catfish and bluegill. Catfish were taking night crawlers and hot dog pieces. Bass have been seen chasing Texas rigs at Floyd Lamb. Most fish action has been in the late morning or at sunset.

Stripers are still boiling throughout the Boulder Basin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stripers are still boiling throughout the Boulder Basin. Anglers are reporting more consistent action a few hours before sunset. Live shad is the bait of choice, but topwater lures are landing nice catches too. Black bass are most active in the morning in the back of coves with heavy vegetation. Successful anglers have reported using Rat-L-traps from shore where large rocks or vegetation offer cover

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

Look where we live. How cool is this our local and visiting anglers are getting limits of trout and stripers. Mostly here along the shores of the Colorado River below the Davis Dam. We have some great spots on both sides of the river the Nevada or Arizona side for this area which is producing some great catches. Our local angler Mike Merritt and visiting grand

Fishing trip ends in tragedy at Kirch WMA

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Las Vegas, NV: A 65-year-old Las Vegas man died Monday after falling off his kayak during a fishing trip at the Kirch Wildlife Management Area in northeastern Nye County. Paul Bifulco was fishing with a friend Monday morning when he fell into the water around 10 am about 200 yards from the shore. He initially appeared to be okay as the inflatable life jacket he

Recently planted rainbow trout in management area reservoirs

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife recently planted rainbow trout in management area reservoirs. Water levels remain steady. Anglers are catching rainbow trout at Adams-McGill using spinners, spoons, and Woolly Buggers.

Anglers have found good fishing for rainbow trout

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have found good fishing for rainbow trout. The fish are hitting PowerBait, spinners, and spoons. Unfortunately, with temperatures cooling down, crappie and bass fishing opportunities have tapered off for the year. The weekend weather forecast calls for clear skies and highs near 60 degrees.

Recently Planted wtih 500 lbs. Rainbow Trout

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife recently planted the reservoir with 500 pounds of rainbow trout. The fish are taking garlic or sparkle PowerBait, Roster Tails or night crawlers. Anglers are fishing from the dam and shorelines where there is the least amount of vegetation.

Colorado River Laughlin Fishing Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass in the 2- to 3-pound range are attacking anchovies throughout Casino Row and near Big Bend State Recreation Area. Rainbow trout anglers are having success with Panther Martins, Rooster Tails, and dark-colored marabou jigs. The black bass bite remains slow.

Rainbow trout are chasing spinners at Willow Beach

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout are chasing spinners at Willow Beach. The striper bite has slowed down, but some persistent anglers are having luck with jointed swimbaits overnight. On the lake, there have been reports of striper boils in the Cottonwood Basin. Kastmasters, swimbaits, and anchovies are producing fish. Black bass anglers are finding smallmouth in about 20 to 30 feet of water. A few anglers have caught

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Fishing Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Bluegill and bass action has been slowing down early in the day but picking up in the afternoons. The final catfish plant of the season took place this week Floyd Lamb, Sunset, Lorenzi, and Veterans’ Memorial parks. Hafen Park in Mesquite also received a load of fish. Catfish have been biting on night crawlers and chicken livers at Sunset Lake.

Anglers are reporting an increase in smallmouth bass activity

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers are reporting an increase in smallmouth bass activity throughout the Boulder Basin. Soft plastics on drop shots and shallow crankbaits are tempting fish just offshore. Stripers up to 2 pounds are taking anchovies in the early mornings along the shorelines of Hemenway and Government Wash. Boaters are having luck with shad swimbaits in open water.

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