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Southern Nevada Fish Reports


Colorado River Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
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

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Overnight temperatures have dropped as far as -22 degrees, and conditions are good for ice fishing. Park rangers recommend night crawlers, PowerBait, or white and pink jigs. Preparations are underway for the annual ice golf tournament scheduled for Jan. 14. Participants use tennis balls, and plans call for food, drinks and fun. For ice conditions and event details contact park personnel at 775-962-5102.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Ice conditions are improving but remain on the questionable side. Be sure to call State Park personnel to check on ice conditions before making the trip or venturing on the ice. 775-962-5102

Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Fishing is permitted in designated areas. Anglers will find catfish, carp, and largemouth bass in Upper Lake and other waters throughout the refuge. Most anglers focus on the Upper Lake, but fish also can be found in the small pond just north of the Whin Dike. The North Marsh is closed to fishing from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. Only car-top watercraft are permitted, and

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Black bass action has been sluggish, but anglers have found some success for striped bass. Cut anchovies and swimbaits have been catching the fish between Davis Dam and the power lines.

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Anglers have found some action for black bass in the Callville Bay area. Striped bass can be taken with cut anchovies though live shad are generally the most productive bait for still fishing. Watch for the birds, they will let you know where to look for baitfish and stripers. Be prepared to fish deep during the daytime hours.

Willow Beach Hatchery Update

by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
A new water intake for Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery (NFH) in Willow Beach, Arizona, has been built and tested in Lake Mohave, and that is good news for anglers and conservationists. A much awaited rehabilitation of the water supply intake for the federal fisheries facility has proved fruitful. The floating platform system was tested on July 26, 2016, and is working well. With an

Willow Beach Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Try spinner baits along with cut anchovies for stripers. If you fish Willow beach and are having luck, please e-mail me at gcummins@azgfd.gov so I can share your successes with others.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
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

Colorado River Below Davis Dam Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
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

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Striped bass moving down the river have mostly been in the 1-4 pound range. Some visitors from up north were able to bring in a few stripers in the 4-5 pound range. Fishing has been best north of Cottonwood Cove and at the end, just outside Katherine Landing.

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
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.

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Dropping temps has left most of the reservoir covered with a thin layer of ice. Some anglers have found a few open spots or broken the ice along the shore line to find some success for rainbows using powerbait or nightcrawlers.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

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

Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report

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

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
The lake level is currently 640 feet above msl. At 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 striper bite has returned according to reports. Armando and Jerry landed a couple of healthy stripers (5.14 lbs. and 3.98 lbs.) from shore using anchovies

Colorado River Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
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

Willow Beach Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Try spinner baits along with cut anchovies for stripers. If you fish Willow beach and are having luck, please e-mail me at gcummins@azgfd.gov so I can share your successes with others.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
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.

Colorado River Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
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

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
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

Colorado River Fishing Report

by RUSTY
The Colorado river here below Davis dam is doing ok for both striper and rainbow trout. the trout are moving out form the stocking sites both Davis Camp and at Rotary park. the general area around these site are producing trout. Power bait has been doing the best Orange is your first to go to color. this is just saying and other colors might be

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by RUSTY
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
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