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Colorado River Fishing Report March 2025: Stripers, Trout, and More Spring Action
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Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for March 15, 2025. The weather's been a mixed bag lately, with temps ranging from the mid-50s to low 70s. Today's looking partly cloudy with a high of 68°F. Sunrise was at 6:11 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 6:52 PM.
Now, onto the fishing! The spring action is starting to heat up, folks. Water temps are hovering in the mid-50s, which means the fish are getting more active. Striped bass have been the hot ticket lately, with some real lunkers in the 20-30 pound range being pulled out near Willow Beach. Anchovies and cut bait are working well, but don't overlook those big swimbaits if you're after the trophy stripers.
Rainbow trout are still biting strong, especially in the Willow Beach area where they stock weekly. Powerbait and small spinners are your best bet for these tasty fighters. We've also seen an uptick in largemouth bass action, particularly in the coves around Lake Mead. Soft plastics and jigs are producing well in the shallows.
Catfish have been biting well in the evenings, particularly around the Lake Mead Marina. Stinkbaits and cut shad are your best bets there. And for you panfish enthusiasts, the bluegill and crappie are starting to move into the shallows. Small jigs tipped with worms are hard to beat.
For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the stretch below Davis Dam. The deep runs and eddies there have been holding some nice fish. Another good bet is the area around Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave – the mix of structure and open water provides plenty of options for different species.
Remember, the regs changed this year, so make sure you're up to date on the latest rules. Catch and release is encouraged, but if you're keeping fish, stick to the daily limits.
That's all for now, folks. As always, tight lines and stay safe out there on the water!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Now, onto the fishing! The spring action is starting to heat up, folks. Water temps are hovering in the mid-50s, which means the fish are getting more active. Striped bass have been the hot ticket lately, with some real lunkers in the 20-30 pound range being pulled out near Willow Beach. Anchovies and cut bait are working well, but don't overlook those big swimbaits if you're after the trophy stripers.
Rainbow trout are still biting strong, especially in the Willow Beach area where they stock weekly. Powerbait and small spinners are your best bet for these tasty fighters. We've also seen an uptick in largemouth bass action, particularly in the coves around Lake Mead. Soft plastics and jigs are producing well in the shallows.
Catfish have been biting well in the evenings, particularly around the Lake Mead Marina. Stinkbaits and cut shad are your best bets there. And for you panfish enthusiasts, the bluegill and crappie are starting to move into the shallows. Small jigs tipped with worms are hard to beat.
For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the stretch below Davis Dam. The deep runs and eddies there have been holding some nice fish. Another good bet is the area around Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave – the mix of structure and open water provides plenty of options for different species.
Remember, the regs changed this year, so make sure you're up to date on the latest rules. Catch and release is encouraged, but if you're keeping fish, stick to the daily limits.
That's all for now, folks. As always, tight lines and stay safe out there on the water!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.