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Colorado River Fishing Report: March 2025 - Stripers, Bass, Trout, and Catfish Bites Heating Up
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Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for March 16, 2025. The weather's been a mixed bag lately, with temps ranging from the mid-50s to low 70s. We've had some scattered showers, but nothing too heavy. Today's looking partly cloudy with a high of 68°F. Sunrise was at 6:23 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 6:51 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 and A-rigs if you're targeting the giants.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass are starting to move up shallow, especially on those warmer afternoons. Jigs, crankbaits, and soft plastics are all producing. I've had good luck with green pumpkin-colored Senkos around submerged brush.
For you trout enthusiasts, the rainbow bite has been solid below Davis Dam. PowerBait and small spinners are the go-to, but fly anglers are having success with midges and small nymphs.
Catfish action is picking up too, particularly at night. Stinkbaits and cut bait are your best bets.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the stretch below Hoover Dam if you're after those big stripers. The Lake Mead Marina area has been producing some nice largemouth, and the Laughlin stretch of the river is great for a mixed bag of species.
Remember, the regulations 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 and A-rigs if you're targeting the giants.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass are starting to move up shallow, especially on those warmer afternoons. Jigs, crankbaits, and soft plastics are all producing. I've had good luck with green pumpkin-colored Senkos around submerged brush.
For you trout enthusiasts, the rainbow bite has been solid below Davis Dam. PowerBait and small spinners are the go-to, but fly anglers are having success with midges and small nymphs.
Catfish action is picking up too, particularly at night. Stinkbaits and cut bait are your best bets.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the stretch below Hoover Dam if you're after those big stripers. The Lake Mead Marina area has been producing some nice largemouth, and the Laughlin stretch of the river is great for a mixed bag of species.
Remember, the regulations 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.