Nevada fishing report

LAKE MEAD — The U.S. Open Bass Tournament is taking place on Lake Mead this week. During the pre-fishing days leading up to the competition, anglers described the black bass fishing as pretty good. Between lures and drop shot rigs, anglers reportedly pulled largemouth and smallmouth bass from areas all over the lake. Most came from near the dam and Temple Bar. Striper boils have been most active between sunrise and 7 a.m. Jigging has proven to be the best way to catch stripers, with lures, most frequently Sassy Shad, still working well.

LAKE MOHAVE — Smallmouth action remains slow, but persistent anglers are still catching some hard-hitting fish. Drop shots, jigs and tubes have been catching the fish. Bluegill and redear sunfish also have been active. Using night crawler pieces and working the backs of coves has produced fish.

LAUGHLIN — Stripers have been plentiful along this stretch of the river. While smaller fish have made up most of the catch, there are plenty of larger ones in the mix. Anchovy pieces are still a prime bait, but lures such as Rat-L-Traps are also working well.

URBAN PONDS — Lorenzi Park pond is back in operation, and water levels are back to normal — just in time for a catfish plant next week. Fishing should be good at the ponds despite the occasional monsoonal showers.

KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — Fishing for bass, trout and crappie on Haymeadow and Cold Springs has been inconsistent. The water temperatures are about 64 degrees at the boat launches. Fishing at the upper end of Adams-McGill Reservoir was good last weekend. Anglers caught bass in the 9- to 12-inch range. Bass fishing also has been good at Dacey. Bass are biting black plastic worms rigged Texas style. Dacey is artificial lure only, and the use of PowerBait on Dacey is prohibited.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — Action has been inconsistent this past week, with some days being really good and others showing no action. Some anglers have caught fish by hanging a night crawler under a bobber. A 2.5-pound largemouth bass was taken off Copper Point by an angler throwing a Rooster Tail. The annual One-Fly Fishing tournament will take place Sept. 27. For more information, contact ranger Ben Johnson at 775-962-5102.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — Trout action was slow this past week, but largemouth bass continue to hit on night crawlers and spinners.

EVENTS — The Nevada Department of Wildlife will host a free beginners fly-tying workshop Sept. 24. Registration is available at www.ndow.org. And an introduction to fly-fishing class will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Spring Valley State Park campground. Registration is not required.