Nevada fishing report
■ Lake Mead — Bass and catfish have been active. Early mornings and late nights have been the most productive for stripers and bass. Black bass are hiding near vegetation in deep coves. Stripers have been caught with anchovies from shore near the Hemenway pier.
■ Lake Mohave/willow Beach — Striped bass are hitting Rat-l-traps and crankbaits near coves in the early mornings. Stripers as large as 20 pounds have been caught with trout-imitation lures.
■ Laughlin — The striper bite is on near Davis Dam, with fish as large as 7 pounds taking anchovies. For those who prefer hardware, anything in a trout pattern generally will catch the line sides.
■ Las Vegas urban ponds — Catfish and bluegill have been active. Night crawlers and stink baits fished off the bottom have worked best in the mornings. Crankbaits and spinners have worked best at sunset.
■ Kirch Wildlife Management Area — Trout fishing has been good, though weeds are causing problems in some areas. Drop-shot rigs and weedless hooks have helped pull trout and bass from the weeds. The entry channels at Hay Meadow and Cold Springs reservoirs are shallow, so boaters are advised to stay close to the northern edge of the cattails.
■ Eagle Valley Reservoir — The park was full over the weekend as anglers participated in the annual fishing derby. The hot lure was a Mepp’s spinner in chartreuse and gold, and night crawlers and Powerbait also were effective. Most bass averaged about 10 inches long and took plastic baits. All bass are subject to catch-and-release regulations through June 30.
■ Echo Canyon Reservoir — Bass, trout and crappie were active over the weekend. A few anglers trolled for trout with night crawlers, and others used Powerbait off the bottom before sunrise and near sunset. Crappie and bass fell for plastics, especially at sunset.
■ Upcoming events — Visit https://register-ed. com/programs/nevada/210anglereducation for information on programs and classes. Those interested in helping with programs can register at ndow.org or call 702-668-3552. Fishing licenses can be purchased at www.ndowlicensing.com. Nevada Department of Wildlife