Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Thelake level is currently 639 feet above msl. At this elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface. One angler reported that he had a blast with largemouth bass in the shallows and smallies attacking plastics along the shelves. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The striper bite has returned

Trout stocking has begun and the latest stocking was the week of November 6th. The next stocking is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 18th. The best bait is reported to be yellow and orange power bait and of course night crawlers. Try small spinner baits if the power baits are not working. Try swim baits for stripers, especially ones that look like

With the cold mornings upon us, fishing action has slowed down on Lake Mead. Those that brave the early mornings are been having success with striped bass. Also, shad are plentiful outside Government Wash. Anglers are having good luck with shad imitation lures while fishing for stripers as well.

The reservoir hasn’t seen much action this past week due to the thin layer of ice, which is unsafe to walk on.

The upper waters are available for fishing. There is good fishing for catfish. Also, some huge carp make it a fun water.

Trout stocking has begun and the latest stocking was the week of Nov. 6. The next stocking is tentatively scheduled for the week of Dec. 18. The best bait is reported to be yellow and orange power bait and of course night crawlers. Try small spinner baits if the power baits are not working. Dane caught a nice 18 pound striper fishing the shore

The lake level is currently 636.8 feet above msl. This elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The catfish bite is picking up as Scott’s 9.12 pound channel catfish shows. He likes using chicken liver and anchovies if the liver doesn’t get bites.

Trout stocking has begun and the latest stocking was the week of November 6th. The best bait is reported to be yellow and orange power bait and of course night crawlers. Try small spinner baits if the power baits are not working. Dane caught a nice 18 pound striper fishing the shore in the casino area using swim bait. You can check the Bureau

The current elevation is 1077.8 feet above msl. The National Park Service has been working to improve conditions at South Cove launch ramp, but 4x4 vehicles are recommended for launching/retrieving boats. Be sure to check out launch ramp area prior to launching. Be careful boating because of low water level, many new islands and near surface rocks have appeared. The largemouth bass bite is

Up on Lake Mohave We have some striper action. Jerry Buffdieker our recent transplant angler from Alaska. these two local anglers Landed a couple of stripers in the Katherine's landing area fishing from shore using anchovies. Armando Cobarrubio is shown holding his striper at 5.14 pounds and 26 and 1/2 inches. while Jerry's (brown shirt) was 3.98 pounds and 26 inches. this is a great

The state park saw little activity over the holiday weekend, but the few anglers who braved the cooler elements did well for rainbow trout. Rainbow or chartreuse PowerBait fooled the fish.

Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish. Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

Catfish have been taking chicken livers and anchovies in and around Katherine Landing while anglers have been catching striped bass and black bass outside of Cottonwood Cove. Coves are the place to be for early morning fishing. Imitation rainbow trout or threadfin shad baits are fooling the fish.

Anglers have found good action right after sunrise. Live threadfin shad can be found outside Government Wash, with stripers lurking nearby. Anchovies have been the most preferred bait, but some fishermen are using imitation shad lures as well. Both catfish and stripers are taking the imitations. Catfish have been found around the Hemenway fishing pier and black bass in shoreline vegetation near Callville Bay.