Nevada fishing report, Oct. 30, 2014

LAKE MEAD — The striper bite has been quite slow, but the action should improve as the cold front comes through and temperatures drop. Striped bass will start moving up in the water column where anglers can find improved fishing at depths between 25 and 40 feet. There has been an abundance of bait, mainly small gizzard shad, which explains the sluggish striper action. Catfish are still hitting on anchovies or corn. The bite for smallmouth and largemouth bass will slow down as the water turns cooler as well.

LAKE MOHAVE — Anglers have reported moderate success for stripers with anchovies the top bait when fished on a drop shot rig. Anchovies have been a top bait setup on a drop shot rig. This bait is also popular for catfish while working the backs of coves.

LAUGHLIN — Anglers are finding continued success for hatchery trout that were planted in early October. A variety of baits and lures have proven effective and one more for the list is the floating mice tail. Though 20,000 fish were planted in late September and early October, catch-and-release fishing is still a good method of extending fishing opportunity. Most of the stripers coming in are in the 5- to 7-pound range and have been hitting anchovies and trout-imitations.

URBAN PONDS — The final catfish plant of the year took place Oct. 23. Anglers have found the best fishing for the larger-than-usual fish with meal worms fished off the bottom.

KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — Trout action remains good at Haymeadow, Cold Springs and Adams-McGill reservoirs. Most fish are 8- to 10-inch planters and have been taking a variety of baits and small spinners. Dacey Reservoir is also fishing well, and due to the special regulations the fish are a little larger here. Only artificial lures are allowed on Dacey. Expect to encounter hunters on the management area, as the waterfowl hunt is underway.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — Thanks to late summer rains, the reservoir is full. Anglers are finding success for rainbow trout with rainbow-sparkle PowerBait, salmon eggs, or half-ounce silver jigs with red spots. The campground is still fully open and winterizing is not scheduled for another few weeks.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — Action has been a little slow this past, but the rainbow trout that have been caught hit on rainbow PowerBait near the dam. The group use area at the state park has reopened with 40 new full-hook-up RV sites that are now available on a first-come first-serve basis.