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Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
Local angler Dale Scott recently landed a nice striper at Rotary Park, along with a rainbow trout, while fishing from shore using anchovies. It's not very common, but our local rainbow trout will bite on anchovies now and then. The striper weighed 4.82 pounds and measured 23 ¾ inches. So far, Community Park is holding up well despite the winds. Anglers are still able to catch

Stocking notice

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
Stocking notice: 830 Rainbow Trout stocked at Willow Beach Fishing Pier, Willow Beach, AZ. January 10, 2025

Riviera Marina Fishing Report

by RUSTY
With the current winds, fishing has been a bit slow. Our visiting anglers were recently out trolling on Lake Mohave. Steve Berczik and Les Kern managed to land a nice 7.46-pound striper measuring 27.5 inches. They were fishing on the Nevada side, just past the power lines. Reports from the Basin area indicate that trolling with an umbrella rig has been productive, while near the dam

Ice update

by SPRING VALLEY STATE PARK
Just wanted to give everyone a quick ice update what ice we had has been disappearing as fast as we get it. Please stay off the ice it is not safe.

Lake Mohave News

by RUSTY
Lake Mohave News Our local anglers recently enjoyed a calm, wind-free day and landed an impressive haul of striped bass. Fishing aboard Mark Osgood's (a.k.a. "Corn-man") boat, the group, including Mark Lyke and Mike Hakenson, were trolling just outside Katherine’s Landing. The striped bass ranged in size, with weights of 9.98, 9.82, and one smaller catch at 8.7 pounds. Their lengths were 36", 29", and 24",

It’s beginning to look a lot like Fishmas!

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
It’s beginning to look a lot like Fishmas! 2,500 Rainbow Trout at Willow Beach Fishing Pier, Willow Beach, Arizona. December 23, 2024.

Stocking Notice

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
STOCKING NOTICE: 1,637 Rainbow Trout stocked Community Park, Bullhead City, AZ December 11, 2024  

Great first morning for big stripers!

by TODD TYLER
Great first morning for big stripers! Caught right outside the Cottonwood Cove Marina.

Winter is starting to set in

by SPRING VALLEY STATE PARK
Well it looks like old man winter is starting to set in! Currently most of the reservoir's shoreline is covered with a thin layer of ice. Fingers are crossed that it continues to build and we can have a great ice fishing season. #nvstateparks #vistlincolncountynv #ndow #icefishing

Huge Smallmouth Bass Caught at Lake Mohave

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Mike H. wrote, "How now brown cow? Lake Mohave smallmouth bass two weeks ago."

Big Stripers on The River This Week!

by RUSTY
We have some exciting river fishing news this week! Local angler Bryan Werkmeister had an incredible day fishing from the shore in the Community Park area along the Colorado River. Using a trout-pattern swim bait, Bryan landed two trophy-sized stripers: one weighing 15.16 pounds and measuring 33.5 inches, and another at 18.32 pounds and 34.75 inches. This time of year, the larger fish are starting to

This just in!

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR
This just in! Approximately 2,000 Rainbow Trout were just stocked at Bullhead City Community Park. Happy fishing and happy Thanksgiving!

Trout fishing is good throughout the day

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
There have not been many reports from anglers, though the afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice. Trout fishing is good throughout the day. Anglers are using spinners and Woolly Buggers on Dacey and PowerBait or worms on Adams-McGill. Check current weather conditions and go prepared for the possibilities. Use caution while in the management area.

Trout fishing is good throughout the day

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
There have not been many reports from anglers, though the afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice. Trout fishing is good throughout the day. Anglers are using spinners and Woolly Buggers on Dacey and PowerBait or worms on Adams-McGill. Check current weather conditions and go prepared for the possibilities. Use caution while in the management area.

The shorelines have been icy in the early morning hours

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
 The shorelines have been icy in the early morning hours. Anglers have been catching rainbow trout in the 12- to 15-inch class. PowerBait and night crawlers have been fooling the fish. Spinners have been drawing energetic hits.

The water level has been drawn down to make repairs to the dam

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The water level has been drawn down so the Nevada Division of State Parks can make repairs to the dam. This has resulted in muddy shorelines that make access to the remaining water difficult. Repairs will keep water levels until after the New Year. 

Anglers of all skill levels are enjoying the recent rainbow trout plants below Davis Dam

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers of all skill levels are enjoying the recent rainbow trout plants below Davis Dam. Jigs, spinners, PowerBait and worms have been productive for shore anglers. Boaters are trolling anchovies and trout lures to land feisty striped bass. There have been a few reports of catfish taking stink bait and anchovies near the Laughlin Lagoon.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants at the community fishing ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants at the community fishing ponds. The ponds can be found at Floyd Lamb Park, Lorenzi Park, Sunset Park in Las Vegas, and at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City. Hafen Park in Mesquite also receives trout periodically through the winter months. Trout are taking PowerBait, night crawlers or a mini marshmallow. Anglers are

A few reports of double-digit stripers have come in from boaters fishing in 50 feet of water

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers have been catching stocked rainbow trout off the Willow Beach fishing pier with night crawlers and PowerBait. A few reports of double-digit stripers have come in from boaters fishing in 50 feet of water. Black bass anglers are seeing the most action in the Cottonwood Basin or at the south end of Lake Mohave. Shad swimbaits and Whopper Ploppers are the go-to baits, but

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants at the community fishing ponds

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has begun its seasonal rainbow trout plants at the community fishing ponds. The ponds can be found at Floyd Lamb Park, Lorenzi Park, Sunset Park in Las Vegas, and at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City. Hafen Park in Mesquite also receives trout periodically through the winter months. Trout are taking PowerBait, night crawlers or a mini marshmallow. Anglers are

Stripers are still chasing topwater lures right after sunrise

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Stripers are still chasing topwater lures right after sunrise. Anglers are reporting larger striper catches when jigging at depths around 100 feet. Black bass action is hit and miss, with anglers finding the best bite from Callville Bay through Government Wash. The fish are taking crankbaits in shad and crawdad patterns, as well as a variety of floating baits.

Afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
There have not been many reports from anglers, though the afternoons have been warm enough to keep the water clear of ice. Trout fishing is good throughout the day. Anglers are using spinners and Woolly Buggers on Dacey and PowerBait or worms on Adams-McGill. Check current weather conditions and go prepared for the possibilities. Use caution while in the management area.

Willow Beach Fishing Pier Stocking

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY
Stocking notice: 900 Rainbow Trout released at Willow Beach Fishing Pier. November 22, 2024.
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