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Lake Mead Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

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

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Night crawlers were the ticket for both trout and bass over the weekend. Rooster Tails also were working well for trout. One lucky angler caught a 5-pound bass near the tules. German brown trout should become more active now that fall has arrived.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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.

Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report

Upper Pahranagat Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

Willow Beach Fishing Report

Colorado River - Willow Beach

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. Scheduled to be stocked the week of Oct. 17.

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

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

Colorado River Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

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

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

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

Willow Beach Fishing Report

Colorado River - Willow Beach

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

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

Colorado River Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

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

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

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

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Trout action has been good for rainbow and tiger trout. Brown trout are preparing for spawning season and are hitting sporadically. Bass are still taking lures, but the action has started to slow with the arrival of lower water temperatures. The usual baits have been working well for the trout. Try orange or rainbow PowerBait, or night crawlers with a bit of mini-marshmallow.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Anglers have found good action for rainbow trout. The fish are taking small spinners and flies, as well as PowerBait in orange, green or rainbow sparkle colorations.

Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report

Upper Pahranagat Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper fishing has been fair. Anchovies are catching both catfish and stripers. Largemouth and smallmouth bass action is hit-and-miss. Coves north of Cottonwood Cove have given up black bass. Anglers fishing in deeper water, from a boat or kayak, have had the best luck.

Lake Mead Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Striper fishing slowed down a little this past week in the Boulder Basin, but swimbaits have been productive out of Echo Bay. Chartreuse has been the go to color for the line sides though just about any light colored bait that wiggles like a threadfin shad. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing has been slow. The best baits for the few brought in are jigs and

Eagle Valley Reservoir Fishing Report

Eagle Valley Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Cooler temperatures have improved catch rates for both rainbow and brown trout. The fish have been taking green and rainbow sparkle PowerBait, as well as gold Mepp’s spinners. One lucky angler caught and released a 4 ½-pound largemouth bass while throwing a jig. With fall upon us brown trout will soon start spawning in the stream above the lake and below the dam.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report

Echo Canyon Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout action has increased this past week with the cooling temperatures. Fish have been actively taking PowerBait in green and rainbow sparkle colorations. Mepp’s spinners have also been taking the trout, and fly-fishers have been doing well with small Woolly Buggers and nymph patterns.

Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge Fishing Report

Upper Pahranagat Lake

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Fishing has been hit or miss. Some anglers have been lucky enough to boat stripers in the six to 9-pound range while others have not been quite so lucky. The days are still warm enough that mornings and evenings are the most productive times of day. Anchovies have been the most consistent bait.

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