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Black bass and bluegill are biting throughout Government Wash

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Black bass and bluegill are biting throughout Government Wash. Smallmouth bass are showing a preference for soft plastics, while largemouth are hitting a variety of hard plastics, including topwater lures. Catfish are hungry for anchovies and catches are being reported at all times of the day. Striped bass anglers are having moderate success using swimbaits and anchovies in the Boulder Basin and near Echo Bay.

Crappie and Largemouth Action is Picking Up

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout are taking earthworms, Rooster Tails, and PowerBait at Adams-McGill. Crappie and largemouth bass action is picking up on Haymeadow and Cold Springs reservoirs. Black bass are limited to five in possession until June 30. Wind and rain held anglers at bay over the weekend, but this Saturday’s forecast is looking clear for morning and evening fishing.

Crappies are Starting to Bite Offshore

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fly fishermen are catching trout and bass with Woolly Buggers in olive and black colorations. Night crawlers and marshmallows below a bobber are catching trout from shore. Crappies are starting to bite offshore. Pistol Pete’s and jigs caught a few crappie’s attention over the weekend. Bass are catch-and-release only until June 30.

Crappie Bite is Picking

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The crappie bite is picking up. The fish are taking small jigs. Bass and trout are taking almost everything thrown at them. Rainbow trout will take olive Woolly Buggers, earthworms, and PowerBait. Water levels are steady with shore fishing limited by vegetation in a few spots.

Stripers are Cruising The Stretch of River South of Casino Row

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Stripers are cruising the stretch of river from south Casino Row through Big Bend State Recreation Area. Fish larger than 5 pounds are hitting trolled anchovies. Some anglers are also reporting an increase in topwater activity when using pencil poppers. Black bass are attacking soft plastics in the shallows of Laughlin Lagoon.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shoreline anglers at Willow Beach are finding rainbow trout in the 2-pound range just north of the fishing pier. Yellow, red, and chrome spinners are getting hits. On the south end of Lake Mohave, striped bass are chasing trout and shad swimbaits. The Cottonwood Basin is busy with black bass anglers from both shore and boat. Soft plastics finessed in the shallows are producing fish larger

Many Anglers are Waiting for Reprieve From High Winds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Many anglers are waiting for reprieve from high winds. In the Boulder Basin, stripers, catfish, and black bass bites are steadily picking up. Anchovies are working well for both stripers and catfish, while a variety of plastics are producing black bass bites. Anglers in the Virgin Basin are attempting to zone in on schools of crappie. The fish are showing a preference for 2- or

Trout Bite Has Been Godo This Past Week

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The trout bite has been good this past week. Anglers are catching rainbows as large as 18-inches at Adams-McGill. Night crawlers, PowerBait, Rooster Tails, and other hardware will catch the fish. There have been no reports on the bass or crappie, but these should start biting soon as water temperatures rise.

Trout Action Has Been Good This Past Week

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout action has been very good this past week with most rainbows averaging between 8-12 inches and a few 18-inch rainbows mixed in. Olive Woolly Buggers and Snow Cones were the favorite fly patterns last weekend, and anglers did well along the shoreline despite rainy weather. Boaters caught fish while trolling with gold spinners having cutouts. The bass bite is starting. Anglers must catch and

Trout Have Been Hitting Well Off The Dam

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout have been hitting well off the dam and the south side of the reservoir. Black-and-white Snow Cones and olive Woolly Buggers have been fooling the fish. Water bobbers with night crawlers worked best in the winds over the weekend. Crappie and bass bites will start to pickup as water temperatures rise.

Striped bass are becoming more active below Davis Dam

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass are becoming more active below Davis Dam. Fish up to 5 pounds have been caught from boats and the shoreline. Anchovies are a reliable bait, but anglers are reporting success with a variety of swimbaits as well. Rainbow trout are hanging around in shaded holes with vegetative cover. Try tempting trout with a flashy spinnerbait or glittery PowerBait.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout activity is reportedly best overnight and into the early morning at Willow Beach. Rooster Tails are catching fish up to 3 pounds. Anglers are reeling in catfish on anchovies from the fishing pier. On the lake, black bass between 2-4 pounds are biting craws, grubs, and worms fished from a kayak or boat.

Black bass anglers are finding fish in 6-8 feet of water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Black bass anglers are finding fish in 6-8 feet of water. Fish up to 3 pounds are taking a variety of soft plastics, jerkbaits, and Rat-L-Traps. Catfish are hungry for anchovies and shrimp throughout the Las Vegas Bay. Crappie action is at its peak for boaters in the Overton Arm. Live or plastic minnows are the bait of choice.

23 Lb. Carp

by RUSTY

Our weather is improving and so is the fishing. Both up on lake Mohave and here along the shores of the Colorado river below the Davis dam. I have been getting a few reports of some strippers in the 1 to 5 pound range. this is great news as these schooleze are a great size and make some of the best fish fry's. Up on Lake

Kirch WildLife Area Fish Report

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NDOW

Trout fishing is good across the reservoirs. 18- to 24-inch trout are taking nymphs, Woolly Buggers, and Rooster Tails. Anglers on Adams-McGill are catching fish with trout and night crawlers. For black bullhead catfish, try a night crawler two to three feet below a water bobber, or a light weight with a nightcrawler a foot up from the bottom.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fish Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NDOW

Tiger and rainbow trout are hitting for both shoreline anglers and boaters. Anglers finding success with night crawlers or marshmallows. Fly-fishers are catching fish with tan and olive Woolly Buggers and nymphs. Bass are catch and release only until June 30. Campers have full amenities at Spring Valley State Park, and it is getting busy with spring traffic. Look for upcoming fishing events in the

Echo Canyon Reservoir Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NDOW

Anglers are finding good fishing for rainbow trout. The fish are taking worms and a variety of PowerBait colors. Fishing is picking up as the water level rises. Bass action also is beginning to pick up. All amenities are available for park visitors.

Laughlin Fish Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by NDOW

Striped bass in the 1- to-4-pound range have been caught through casino row. Anchovies and trout swimbaits are recommended choices. Black bass anglers are targeting the area of Laughlin Lagoon and Big Bend State Recreation Area. Rainbow trout stockings have ended for the season, but fish are still taking spinnerbaits and nightcrawlers in areas with cover.

Mohave Fish Report

by NDOW

Willow Beach shore anglers are catching 1- to 2-pound rainbow trout. Green glitter PowerBait is the bait of choice. Kayakers also are catching trout with Rooster Tails just south of the marina. The black bass bite is hot all over the lake. The fish are becoming increasingly aggressive as the spawn commences. Anglers are reporting hard hits on soft plastic worms and craws in green

Las Vegas Urban Ponds Report

Las Vegas Urban Ponds

by NDOW

Dur to warm water temperatures above 55 degrees, seasonal trout plants are done for the year. A few anglers are still catching trout PowerBait or night crawlers. Trout will sometimes bite into May. Dropshot rigs and spinnerbaits are enticing bass at Floyd Lamb Pa

Lake Mead Fish Report

by NDOW

The bite is picking up for black bass, striped bass, and catfish all over the Boulder Basin. Black bass anglers are reporting success using jerkbaits, jigs, and soft plastics. A variety of swimbaits and anchovies are tempting stripers from both shore and boat. Catfish are eager to take anchovies throughout Government Wash. In the Virgin Basin, anglers using tube jigs are finding schools of crappie.

trout biting good.

Kirch Wildlife Management Area

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout fishing is good across the reservoirs, though the action at Dacey and Adams-McGill is sluggish. Anglers are using PowerBait, spinners, and flies. Anglers fishing Haymeadow are catching trout using spinners and plastic worms.

Tigers And Rainbows Abound

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The Nevada Department of Wildlife planted trout last week. Tigers and rainbow trout are hitting the line from shore and boat. Bait anglers are using worms with marshmallows. Fly-fishers are catching fish with tan and olive Woolly Buggers. Spin-fishers found success using Mepp’s lures with red, white, or yellow spots.

Rainbows Heating Up

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing for rainbow trout is improving, and the reservoir is filling up. The fish are taking worms and a variety of PowerBait colors. Fly-fishers have been doing well using Woolly Buggers in black or olive.

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