FISHING REPORT
■ LAKE MEAD — Small stripers are providing anglers with good fishing, but larger fish have been tough to find. Cut baits and swim baits have proven successful in Government Wash, Crawdad Cove and 33 Hole. The catfish bite has been good in the Vegas Wash area and near Stewarts Point, also using cut baits.
■ LAKE MOHAVE — Fishing near Willow Beach has been good between mile markers 49 and 52. Anglers have caught several stripers weighing between 5 and 10 pounds in recent days and a few that topped 20 pounds. AC Plugs have been the lure of choice. Farther south, catfish action has picked up along with the water temperatures. The fish aren’t too picky. Hot dog slices, chicken livers and cut anchovies have them biting.
■ URBAN PONDS — Action for bluegill has picked up, while a few rainbow trout continue to take worms and small lures at Floyd Lamb Park. The catfish action has been slow despite the recent plant but seems to change daily. Whisker fish have been taking night crawlers, hot dogs and processed baits. Keep in mind that the use of fish or fish parts other than preserved salmon eggs is prohibited in these waters.
■ KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — Largemouth bass have come alive. At Adams-McGill Reservoir, one lucky angler reportedly reeled in a 5-pound fish as well as a handful of others approaching 4 pounds. Anglers also are catching bass at Dacey, Cold Springs and Hay Meadow reservoirs. Rainbow trout as large as 16 inches are taking baits as well. Give PowerBait, night crawlers or flies a try.
■ EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — Anglers continue to find good fishing for rainbow trout. Fish are taking PowerBait, night crawlers and spinners.
■ ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — Bass and crappie have been biting on a variety of lures and jigs while rainbow trout have been taking PowerBait, worms and spinners. Mini-marshmallows combined with a night crawler also can be effective.
