Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Anchovies have been catching striped bass in the 1- to 3-pound range. Deep-water fishing for large stripers is producing mixed results. One angler brought a large striper to the boat using a jig at about 60 feet deep. Black bass are hiding in the vegetation in coves between Willow Beach and Cottonwood Cove.

Anglers are finding good action in the mornings and evenings. Boat anglers are having success for both striped bass and black bass. Anchovies have been the bait of choice. Top-water lures like shad-pattern Rapala’s or live bait also have been catching fish. Windy conditions associated with cooling weather patterns have created challenges for fishermen. Be sure to check the weather forecast before heading to the

Water temperature 68+ degrees. The lake level is currently 642.3 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has stepped up with the warm temperatures. There are reports of a few smallmouth bass being taken off the shelves in the coves above the power lines. Plastics and crank baits are

Big news, trout are coming back with the first stocking the week of Sept. 12. This will be the first of several stockings planned for the area. Most people think anchovies are usually the best bait for the river for cats and stripers. Bob from Wisconsin landed some stripers in the 1-5 pound range fishing from shore. The best bite is above the casinos

Water temperature 69+ degrees. The current elevation is 1075.3 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

The water remains murky following recent rain activity that also has the water level rising. Fishing has been slow, but anglers are finding success using a PowerBait-night crawler combo off the dam for rainbow trout.

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

Stripers have been biting on anchovies. Anglers weighed in fish pushing the scales at 5- to 7-pounds at Rusty’s Riviera Marina in Bullhead City. Striped bass are a little harder to come by in the main body of the lake, but moderate success has come to those fishing early with reaction baits. Catfish have been active as well and are taking anchovies in the backs

Anglers continue to find good action for striped bass. Early mornings and the evening hours are most productive. Tom Frey has found success while trolling at depths of 70 to 80 feet in 100 feet of water. He likes baits that are chartreuse in color. Another lucky angler used a crankbait to pull a 27-pounder out of Boulder Harbor. Anchovies and lures have also been

Water temperature 78+ degrees. The lake level is currently 642.3 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has stepped up with the warm temperatures. There are reports of a few smallmouth bass being taken off the shelves in the coves above the power lines. Plastics and crank baits are

Big news, trout are coming back with the first stocking the week of Sept. 12. This will be the first of several stockings planned for the area. Most people think anchovies are usually the best bait for the river for cats and stripers. Bob from Wisconsin landed some stripers in the 1-5 pound range fishing from shore. The best bite is above the casinos

Water temperature 69+ degrees. The current elevation is 1075.3 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

Water temperature 79 degrees. The lake level is currently 642.3 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has stepped up with the warm temperatures. There are reports of a few smallmouth bass being taken off the shelves in the coves above the power lines. Plastics and crank baits are

Big news, trout are coming back with the first stocking the week of Sept. 12. This will be the first of several stockings planned for the area. Most people think anchovies are usually the best bait for the river for cats and stripers. Bob from Wisconsin landed some stripers in the 1-5 pound range fishing from shore. The best bite is above the casinos

Water temperature 66 degrees. The current elevation is 1075.3 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