Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Fishing the Fertile Colorado River Near Vegas in Perfect Conditions
Published 1 year, 5 months ago
Description
If you're planning to hit the Colorado River near Las Vegas today, here's what you need to know for a successful day on the water.
The weather is looking perfect, with clear skies, a high of around 78°F, and a low of 58°F. Sunrise is at 6:43 AM, and sunset will be at 5:00 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to catch some fish.
The Colorado River below Davis Dam, which forms the boundary between Arizona and Nevada, is experiencing ideal fishing conditions with stable water levels and active fish. The flows are currently favorable, ranging between 2,000 and 20,000 cubic feet per second.
Yesterday saw a good number of stripers and trout being caught. For striped bass, anglers had success with lures like swimbaits and crankbaits, especially during the early morning and late afternoon. Live shad and frozen anchovies are great bait for stripers. Trolling or still fishing from 40 to 100 feet deep can be very productive.
For trout, small jigs and spinners worked well, particularly in areas with structure like rocks and drop-offs. Powerbait and nightcrawlers are also effective for trout.
Other fish species in the area include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. For black bass, look for areas with root wads, cattails, and other vegetation, and use rubber worms, night crawlers, spinner baits, or crankbaits.
Hot spots to consider include the upper 20 miles of the reservoir within Black Canyon, which is cold all year due to Hoover Dam’s deepwater releases. Areas around Cottonwood Cove and Katherine’s Landing are also lucrative, as well as fish structures added to various coves such as Box, Bass, and Princess coves.
Remember to check for any Harmful Algae Bloom warnings, especially at Nelson’s Landing, and use caution if the water is discolored or smelly.
With the right conditions and gear, you're set for a great day of fishing on the Colorado River near Las Vegas.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
The weather is looking perfect, with clear skies, a high of around 78°F, and a low of 58°F. Sunrise is at 6:43 AM, and sunset will be at 5:00 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to catch some fish.
The Colorado River below Davis Dam, which forms the boundary between Arizona and Nevada, is experiencing ideal fishing conditions with stable water levels and active fish. The flows are currently favorable, ranging between 2,000 and 20,000 cubic feet per second.
Yesterday saw a good number of stripers and trout being caught. For striped bass, anglers had success with lures like swimbaits and crankbaits, especially during the early morning and late afternoon. Live shad and frozen anchovies are great bait for stripers. Trolling or still fishing from 40 to 100 feet deep can be very productive.
For trout, small jigs and spinners worked well, particularly in areas with structure like rocks and drop-offs. Powerbait and nightcrawlers are also effective for trout.
Other fish species in the area include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. For black bass, look for areas with root wads, cattails, and other vegetation, and use rubber worms, night crawlers, spinner baits, or crankbaits.
Hot spots to consider include the upper 20 miles of the reservoir within Black Canyon, which is cold all year due to Hoover Dam’s deepwater releases. Areas around Cottonwood Cove and Katherine’s Landing are also lucrative, as well as fish structures added to various coves such as Box, Bass, and Princess coves.
Remember to check for any Harmful Algae Bloom warnings, especially at Nelson’s Landing, and use caution if the water is discolored or smelly.
With the right conditions and gear, you're set for a great day of fishing on the Colorado River near Las Vegas.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.