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Colorado River Fishing Report March 2025: Stripers, Bass, Trout, and More
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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 day ahead of us, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching a comfortable 75°F. Sunrise was at 6:22 AM, and we'll have light until sunset at 6:53 PM, giving us plenty of time on the water.
The river flow is holding steady at about 12,500 cfs below Hoover Dam, which is creating some nice conditions for fishing. Water temps are hovering around 60°F, so the fish are getting more active as we move deeper into spring.
Striped bass have been the hot ticket lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 15-25 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 really 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 14-16 inches, but a few lucky anglers have landed some in the 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. We've seen some channel cats in the 5-10 pound range coming in.
For you panfish enthusiasts, bluegill and crappie are moving 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. And as always, practice catch and release when you can to keep our fishery healthy for years to come.
That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
The river flow is holding steady at about 12,500 cfs below Hoover Dam, which is creating some nice conditions for fishing. Water temps are hovering around 60°F, so the fish are getting more active as we move deeper into spring.
Striped bass have been the hot ticket lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 15-25 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 really 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 14-16 inches, but a few lucky anglers have landed some in the 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. We've seen some channel cats in the 5-10 pound range coming in.
For you panfish enthusiasts, bluegill and crappie are moving 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. And as always, practice catch and release when you can to keep our fishery healthy for years to come.
That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.