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Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

With nighttime air temperatures holding in the 90-degree range, anglers have found the best action at sunrise and then again in the evening hours. This is the time when many fishermen fish under lights. Whether fishing during the day or night, go prepared with plenty of water and salty snacks. Boaters have found success while trolling for striped bass with gizzard or threadfin shad.

Big Striper Today

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

The staff from Willow Beach Marina checked in today with a fish story. Congratulations to Gary on reeling in this 22.98 lb striper this morning! Nice catch!

Striper action continues

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

The staff from Willow Beach checked in today with a Striper update from the Colorado River. Today Kaitlynn caught this 8.82 pound striper this morning at the 51MM. Nice catch!

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout have been hitting very well around the lake. The fish are taking small spinners or PowerBait. Garrett Johnson and Kalin Brown caught and released more than 100 bass between the two of them over the weekend, including one that weighed in at more than 10 pounds and another at 5. Crappie have also been hitting well on small jigs.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been excellent. Rainbows, bass and crappie are hitting on a variety of baits and lures. The rainbows have been actively hitting PowerBait in orange, green or rainbow colorations, as well as night crawlers with a bit of marshmallow.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Black Bass have provided exciting fishing in the coves outside of Cottonwood Cove. Patient anglers fishing near drop offs and underwater vegetation have brought in some good largemouth bass. There have been few reports out of Willow Beach, but those indicate that striped bass fishing is good. The fish are biting swimbaits and anchovies.

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Windy weather conditions have kept many anglers off the water. Those who have spent time fishing have been rewarded with good striper action. Several 20-inch stripers have been reeled in with crankbaits and Rat-L-Traps. The best fishing has been found from sunset into the nighttime hours. Spinner baits have been taking black bass in the afternoons.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Action has been very good for rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Bait fishermen have done well with night crawlers, while those throwing lures also caught fish but wouldn’t share their secret. Special bass regulations for catch and release is in effect until June 30. Water conditions are very good and aquatic weeds have not become a problem yet.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The action for trout, bass and crappie has picked up with bait anglers using night crawlers or PowerBait doing very well off the dam. The water level is starting to drop, but the lake remains full and weed free.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass are keeping fishermen busy. The best fishing is taking place in the early morning hours and around sunset. Black bass are taking soft plastics fished on a drop shot, crankbaits and some top-water baits. Look for the fish in coves with vegetation and other structure, along the edge of deep water and near drop-offs. Stocked rainbows at Willow Beach will generally take

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

All warm water species are very active. The big news this spring is crappie. After several years on the slow end, the slab-sized sunfish has provided anglers with good action in the Overton Arm. Small jigs in white or silver colorations, and small crankbaits will catch the fish. Striped bass are pursuing shad near 33-Hole and along the east side of Boulder Basin. Government Wash

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Following the recent fish plants, the action has been good for rainbow and tiger trout. Anglers have been catching the fish with rainbow sparkle PowerBait, as well as night crawlers. Fly-fishers are fooling the fish with small, black or brown Woolly Buggers with a little sparkle in them. The campgrounds are open with all facilities available.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The water is high, and rainbow trout are keeping anglers busy. The fish are taking a wide variety of baits. Bass and crappie action remains sluggish but should pick up as temperatures grow warmer. The campgrounds are all open.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striped bass are active at the north and south ends of the lake. Some lucky boaters have reeled in fish as large as 18-pounds with anchovies in deep water. Though black bass are spawning in the shallows, anglers are finding that many beds are already vacant. In recent days fishermen have been finding the fish in shaded areas of coves and along weed beds. With

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

All warm water species are very active. The big news this spring is crappie. After several years on the slow end, the slab-sized sunfish has provided anglers with good action in the Overton Arm. Small jigs in white or silver colorations, and small crankbaits will catch the fish. Striped bass are pursuing shad near 33-Hole and along the east side of Boulder Basin. Government Wash

Colorado River Striper Report

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

The Striped Bass bite is picking up on the Colorado river here below the Davis Dam. The Striped Bass bite is going great the coves above the power lines and the points near the dam for you shore anglers. The river is showing some good action using your favorite lure.

Stripers bite near Nelson

Colorado River - Nelson

by CHAD WOODS

Angler Christopher Neff checked in with a beautiful Striped Bass he caught South of Nelson on the Colorado River above Lake Mohave. Nice fish Chrisopher!

Willow Beach Striper Action

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by CHAD WOODS

Angler Greg Riley checked in with an update from the Colorado River Willow Beach. Check out this nice Striped Bass Greg caught using a trout swimsuit from his boat. Greg estimates the fish to weight between 8 and 10 pounds. Thanks for sending in your photo!

Lake Mead Smallie Action

by CHAD WOODS

Angler Nick Balestera checked in with NVFR from Lake Mead. Nick submitted a photo of a Smallmouth Bass. Check out my new personal best on Smallmouth Bass. I caught this “Smallie” two weeks ago using a small jig in about 10 feet of water. The fish is estimated to weigh between 3 and 4 pounds and was 18 inches long.

Lake Mead Striper Action

by CHAD WOODS

Angler Nick Balestera checked in from Lake Mead today. The Striped Bass fishing has been picking up. Pictured here is Nick with a Striped Bass. If you have any fishing information for Lake Mead please email us at chad@sportfishingreport.com..

Colorado River Trout Action

Colorado River - Laughlin

by RUSTY

The trout are the happening along here on the Colorado River below the Davis Dam. We just had our stocking from the Willow Beach Hatchery. They will start again in October. The Rainbow Trout are being raised at the hatchery. This is a great time to go up there and check out their work these guys and gals are doing a great

Nice 21 Pounder

Colorado River - Laughlin

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

The staff from Willow Beach checked in. Check out this beautiful 21.74 pound Striped Bass caught by Pokey!

Willow Beach Striper Report

Colorado River - Willow Beach

by WILLOW BEACH HARBOR

The staff from Willow Beach checked in with another nice Striped Bass. Congratulations Jim Schmid brought in his last fish of the season today...this one weighed in at 7.5 pounds. You had a good run this year, Jim! See you next year!

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