Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Anchovies are catching catfish and stripers down the river from Casino Row. Stripers are generally in the 1- to 3-pound range, with some as large as 5 to 8 pounds taking swimbaits. Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area has some great catfish areas along the shoreline at the north and south end of the area. Rainbow trout fishing is slow, though some anglers

Striped bass are mostly active towards the north and south ends of the lake. Black bass are spawning in the shallows north and south of Cottonwood Cove. The fish have been hitting soft plastics, but patience is key. Worms and wacky-rigged Senkos also are catching the fish. Look for signs of nesting activity near submerged brush or under tree limbs. Stocked rainbow trout are biting

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal channel catfish plants at the local urban ponds. The fish are planted monthly throughout the summer months except for July. The fish are taking chicken livers and hot dogs. Anglers may still catch the odd trout, but for the most part trout fishing is over for the season. Cold Creek received an additional load of trout

Anglers are catching limits of crappie outside of Echo Bay. Striped bass are taking shad near 33-Hole, Government Wash and north of Boulder Harbor. The line sides are averaging about 3 pounds. Black bass are spawning in shallow coves throughout the east end of Boulder Basin. Soft plastics fished on Texas rigs or drop shots are generally a good choice this time of year. Spinner

The Nevada Department of Wildlife recently planted both tiger and rainbow trout. Anglers are catching both species from boats and the shoreline. Bait anglers are using worms with marshmallows while fly-fishers are catching fish with brown and olive Woolly Buggers. Spin-fishers found success using Mepp’s lures, with red, white, or yellow spots.

The reservoir is full. Fishing for rainbow trout is picking up with the fish taking worms and a variety of PowerBait colors. Fly-fishermen have been doing well with Woolly Buggers in brown, black or olive colors.

Rainbow trout are still hitting baits below Davis Dam and south through Casino Row, though seasonal trout plants have ended. The fish are taking Rooster Tails, PowerBait and worms. Black bass are biting on plastics and jerkbaits, and catfish are hitting anchovies and chicken livers below Big Bend State Recreation Area.  

 Lake Mohave is starting to produce some good stripers. The best action is taking place out of Willow Beach and above Davis Dam. Anchovies and jointed rainbow swimbaits are catching the fish. Anglers are bringing in rainbow trout below Willow Beach on PowerBait, worms, and Rooster Tails. Black bass are showing signs of spawning in brush-lined coves. Smallies are taking plastics and jigs in coves

Channel catfish action has been good at Floyd lamb and Sunset parks. With arrival of summerlike temperatures, trout fishing is coming to an end. That said determined anglers may catch trout with marshmallows and worms in the morning hours. The Nevada Department of Wildlife will resume its seasonal trout plants in the fall.

Bass action is good. The fish are hitting plastic baits in green and watermelon colors. Drop shot presentations are the key. Striped bass are taking anchovies fished from shore in Government Wash. Anglers are also catching the line sides while trolling shad and trout pattern swimbaits near Hemenway Harbor. Crappie fishing is very good in the Overton Arm. Anglers are using drop shot rigs and