Southern Nevada Fish Reports

Anglers are reporting good fishing with early morning and late evening being the best times of day. Live shad can be caught outside of Government Wash. Anglers are catching catfish and striped bass in the Boulder Basin area. One angler reports that most of the stripers are coming from depths of about 70 feet. Government Wash, 33-hole and the Boulder Beach area can be great

The lake level is currently 642 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The striper bite has returned according to reports. Down deep by the dam and above the power lines are the hottest spots. Lures that mimic trout are working for stripers as well as the old tried and true anchovies. Submersible lights fished during the

Trout stocking has begun and the latest stocking is this week, 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. Stripers are being caught at several locations including Rotary Park as Cindy’s 3½ foot 20-25 pounds striper proves. She

The current elevation is 1076.6 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

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

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

With water rising in the reservoir, trout action has picked up. Most anglers have been using PowerBait in rainbow, green or orange colorations. Night crawlers also have been productive for shore fishermen.

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