Nevada fishing report
■ Lake Mead — Two- to 3-pound striped bass are taking jerkbaits, swimbaits and jigs. Live shad and golden shiners also are working well. Fish are more active in the late afternoon and overnight for shore anglers at Hemenway and Government Wash. Black bass are taking green pumpkin worms and shad swimbaits on Las Vegas Bay’s north side. Catfish are eager to attack shrimp and corn fished off the bottom.
■ Lake Mohave/willow Beach — Striped bass are cruising the river near Willow Beach. One angler landed a 32-pounder on a trout swimbait. Anglers are catching rainbow trout from the pier with worms, spinners and Powerbait. Lake Mohave anglers report 2- to 4-pound smallmouth bass catches, with the best action in the early morning. Crankbaits and soft plastics in green pumpkin, purple and brown are luring fish. Cottonwood Basin’s north side and Telephone Cove are hot spots.
■ Laughlin — Black bass action is picking up near Laughlin Lagoon. Fish are showing a preference for soft, light-colored swimbaits. Stripers up to 8 pounds are chasing trout swimbaits south of Casino Row. Be sure you can identify game and non-game fish species. The razorback sucker is a native and endangered species that is beginning to spawn. If you catch a razorback, please handle it carefully and release it immediately.
■ Las Vegas urban ponds — Catch rates are slow despite recent trout plants. Temperatures still are on the cool side for most warm-water fish. Mealworms and chartreuse Powerbaits work best. Bluegill will become more active over the next month, particularly in the afternoon.
■ Kirch Wildlife Management Area — Anglers have been catching rainbow trout. The water has been murky, especially with the ice melting. Thin ice remains around the shorelines, and visitors are encouraged to use extreme caution. Be prepared for weather changes.
■ Eagle Valley Reservoir — Ice is melting and creating murky waters, making for a sluggish trout bite. Try mealworms, nymph patterns and chartreuse jigs. Contact Spring Valley State Park, or check the park’s Facebook page, for up-to-date conditions.
■ Echo Canyon Reservoir — Night crawlers, spinners and nymph patterns are main trout enticers. Bass and crappie are holding out for warmer temperatures. Check weather and road conditions before heading out. Contact the regional state parks office at 702486-5125 for up-to-date conditions.
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