Southern Nevada Fish Reports

According to recent reports, striper action has been good at both the south and north ends of the reservoir. Fish in these areas have been a little bigger than those taken in the middle. Black bass action has slowed, but fish are still coming from the middle section of the reservoir where vegetation is providing good cover. The area from Cottonwood Cove to Princess Cove

Anglers fishing out of Boulder Harbor are reporting good action for striped bass. The best fishing has been found around shad boils with anglers using silver swimbaits and other top-water lures. Early mornings remain the most productive time to catch fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing has been a bit slower. Anglers are catching the fish with a variety of crankbaits. Shad imitations are doing

Willow Beach - While the hatchery (Willow Beach) is raising trout for our stocking which will be towards the first part of the year.

Our fishing is still on the slow side. no word from Lake Mohave. the small mouth bass should be doing ok around and on the shelves.

The fishing has been a little on the slow side. The striper bite has been mostly the smaller fish ranging around the 1 pound size. These are still a good eating fish but most will release trying for the larger ones. Not much word from the Lake Mohave. I did have a couple of anglers drop me off some stripers as they

Trout, bass and crappie continue to bite despite poor weather conditions associated with intermittent thunderstorms passing through the area. Small spinners and jigs have been productive for rainbow trout and crappie while night crawlers and mealworms have been producing for bait anglers.

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

Boaters throwing anchovies are finding some success for striped bass in deep water. Shore anglers have been catching fish near the dam. Largemouth action is good for anglers working in and around coves with vegetation near the edges. Some have had success using white Rapala Skitter Pops for bass.

Look for striped bass boiling on the surface over deeper waters. Top-water baits like the Jumpin’ Minnow or Zara Spook will catch the fish. Anglers also have been finding and using threadfin shad as live bait to catch the fish. There are random mountains submerged below the water’s surface and make great hangouts for schools of stripers. Largemouth bass seem to like coves and points

Though the water level is at its usual summer low, the fishing action has picked up with folks catching rainbow trout with PowerBait or small spinners. Bass and crappie also are taking spinners as well as jigs.

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

Striper activity is good. Anglers are finding the fish in deeper water and catching them with cut anchovies. Shelves in and around coves are where fishermen are finding the smallmouth bass. Silver crankbaits or red and green colored soft plastic baits are enticing them in. Weather coming from the south is going to be unpredictable again, so fishing could be hit and mess as systems

Anglers venturing out on boats or kayaks have had good success at the north end of the Boulder Basin. Striped bass are generally in the 1- to 3-pound range. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are active around coves. Catfish have been more active at night. With the full moon, night fishing could make for a fun weekend.

The lake level is currently 642.6 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 crankbaits are working well in this area. The

The last trout stocking was May 6 at Davis Camp. The occasional trout are being caught but the further from the last stocking date, the fewer trout that are left. 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

The current elevation is 1073.06 feet above msl. which means it has increased by 7.8 inches over the last fishing report. 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,