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Fishing the Colorado River Around Las Vegas for Stripers, Bass, Trout, and Catfish
Published 1 year ago
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Good morning, anglers! Here’s your fishing report for April 11, 2025, focused on the Colorado River around Las Vegas, particularly Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.
The sun rose at 6:22 AM and will set at 7:06 PM, offering 13 hours of daylight for your fishing endeavors. Weather conditions are prime today, with clear skies, a high near 80°F, and a light southwest breeze of 5-10 mph. Water temperatures are holding steady around 62°F, and the flow below Hoover Dam is approximately 12,500 cubic feet per second, creating great conditions for active fish.
Recent catches on the Colorado River have been impressive:
- **Striped Bass**: Anglers are reporting excellent striper action, with catches ranging from 10 to 20 pounds. Trolling deep-diving crankbaits or using live shad and cut anchovies has been very effective. Focus on Hemenway Harbor on Lake Mead for the best action.
- **Largemouth Bass**: Largemouth fishing is heating up, especially early mornings and late afternoons. Soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon, crankbaits, and jigs have been the go-to. Check coves with submerged vegetation near Callville Bay.
- **Rainbow Trout**: Trout fishing is thriving at Willow Beach on Lake Mohave, where they are stocked weekly. Powerbait and small spinners like Panther Martins are reliable options. Recent catches average 12-16 inches, with occasional trophy-sized ones.
- **Catfish**: Channel catfish have been active in the evenings, especially near Lake Mead Marina. Stinkbaits, chicken liver, and cut shad are proving successful.
- **Carp**: For a strong fight, carp fishing with corn or dough baits in slack water areas has been rewarding.
**Hot Spots** to target include:
1. **Hemenway Harbor (Lake Mead)** for striped and largemouth bass.
2. **Willow Beach (Lake Mohave)** for rainbow trout and occasional striped bass.
3. **Katherine Landing (Lake Mohave)**, where shore anglers have seen success with cut anchovies for stripers.
**Best Baits and Lures**:
- **Live bait:** Shad and anchovies for stripers.
- **Artificial lures:** Deep-diving crankbaits, swimbaits (in white or chartreuse), and plastic worms for bass. Panther Martin spinners or Powerbait for trout.
- **Catfish bait:** Stinkbaits, chicken liver, or cut shad.
With mild spring conditions and fish more active, it’s a great day to hit the water. Be sure to check licensing requirements, as both Nevada and Arizona share jurisdiction over these waters. Tight lines and happy fishing!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
The sun rose at 6:22 AM and will set at 7:06 PM, offering 13 hours of daylight for your fishing endeavors. Weather conditions are prime today, with clear skies, a high near 80°F, and a light southwest breeze of 5-10 mph. Water temperatures are holding steady around 62°F, and the flow below Hoover Dam is approximately 12,500 cubic feet per second, creating great conditions for active fish.
Recent catches on the Colorado River have been impressive:
- **Striped Bass**: Anglers are reporting excellent striper action, with catches ranging from 10 to 20 pounds. Trolling deep-diving crankbaits or using live shad and cut anchovies has been very effective. Focus on Hemenway Harbor on Lake Mead for the best action.
- **Largemouth Bass**: Largemouth fishing is heating up, especially early mornings and late afternoons. Soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon, crankbaits, and jigs have been the go-to. Check coves with submerged vegetation near Callville Bay.
- **Rainbow Trout**: Trout fishing is thriving at Willow Beach on Lake Mohave, where they are stocked weekly. Powerbait and small spinners like Panther Martins are reliable options. Recent catches average 12-16 inches, with occasional trophy-sized ones.
- **Catfish**: Channel catfish have been active in the evenings, especially near Lake Mead Marina. Stinkbaits, chicken liver, and cut shad are proving successful.
- **Carp**: For a strong fight, carp fishing with corn or dough baits in slack water areas has been rewarding.
**Hot Spots** to target include:
1. **Hemenway Harbor (Lake Mead)** for striped and largemouth bass.
2. **Willow Beach (Lake Mohave)** for rainbow trout and occasional striped bass.
3. **Katherine Landing (Lake Mohave)**, where shore anglers have seen success with cut anchovies for stripers.
**Best Baits and Lures**:
- **Live bait:** Shad and anchovies for stripers.
- **Artificial lures:** Deep-diving crankbaits, swimbaits (in white or chartreuse), and plastic worms for bass. Panther Martin spinners or Powerbait for trout.
- **Catfish bait:** Stinkbaits, chicken liver, or cut shad.
With mild spring conditions and fish more active, it’s a great day to hit the water. Be sure to check licensing requirements, as both Nevada and Arizona share jurisdiction over these waters. Tight lines and happy fishing!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.