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Colorado River Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More for Spring 2025
Published 1 year ago
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Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for March 23, 2025. We've got a beautiful Sunday ahead of us, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching a comfortable 72°F. Sunrise was at 6:13 AM, and we'll have light until sunset at 6:47 PM, giving us plenty of time on the water.
The river flow is holding steady at about 12,000 cfs below Hoover Dam, which is creating some nice conditions for fishing. Water temps are hovering around 58°F, so the fish are starting to get more active as we move into spring.
Striped bass have been the hot ticket lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 5-10 pound range. They're hitting on anchovies and cut bait, but if you're looking to throw some artificials, try white or chartreuse swimbaits or deep-diving crankbaits. The area around Government Wash has been particularly productive.
Largemouth bass action is picking up too. Anglers are having success with soft plastics like Senkos and creature baits, especially in watermelon or green pumpkin colors. The backs of coves with submerged vegetation have been holding some nice fish.
Rainbow trout are still biting well, particularly in the Willow Beach area. Powerbait and small spinners like Panther Martins are your best bets. The trout have been averaging around 12-14 inches, but a few lucky anglers have landed some in the 18-20 inch range.
Catfish have been biting well in the evenings, particularly around the Lake Mead Marina. Stinkbaits and cut shad are your best bets there.
For you panfish enthusiasts, bluegill and crappie are starting to move into shallower water. Try small jigs tipped with worms or mealworms around structure in 5-10 feet of water.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Hemenway Harbor area for stripers and largemouth, or head down to Willow Beach if you're after trout. The Boulder Basin has also been producing some nice catches of stripers for those trolling with downriggers.
Remember to grab your license and check the regulations before heading out. Tight lines, everyone!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
The river flow is holding steady at about 12,000 cfs below Hoover Dam, which is creating some nice conditions for fishing. Water temps are hovering around 58°F, so the fish are starting to get more active as we move into spring.
Striped bass have been the hot ticket lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 5-10 pound range. They're hitting on anchovies and cut bait, but if you're looking to throw some artificials, try white or chartreuse swimbaits or deep-diving crankbaits. The area around Government Wash has been particularly productive.
Largemouth bass action is picking up too. Anglers are having success with soft plastics like Senkos and creature baits, especially in watermelon or green pumpkin colors. The backs of coves with submerged vegetation have been holding some nice fish.
Rainbow trout are still biting well, particularly in the Willow Beach area. Powerbait and small spinners like Panther Martins are your best bets. The trout have been averaging around 12-14 inches, but a few lucky anglers have landed some in the 18-20 inch range.
Catfish have been biting well in the evenings, particularly around the Lake Mead Marina. Stinkbaits and cut shad are your best bets there.
For you panfish enthusiasts, bluegill and crappie are starting to move into shallower water. Try small jigs tipped with worms or mealworms around structure in 5-10 feet of water.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Hemenway Harbor area for stripers and largemouth, or head down to Willow Beach if you're after trout. The Boulder Basin has also been producing some nice catches of stripers for those trolling with downriggers.
Remember to grab your license and check the regulations before heading out. Tight lines, everyone!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI