FISHING REPORT

■ LAKE MEAD -- Early-morning action remains fair to good for striped bass and largemouth bass. The Vegas Wash area continues to produce fish, but they are small. Anglers continue to find an abundance of shad throughout the lake, which has translated into a mix of top-water and bait-fishing opportunities. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are biting well near Echo Bay in the Overton Arm. Catfish also are taking baits. The water elevation is nearing 1,116 feet, resulting in more flooded vegetation.

■ LAKE MOHAVE -- Willow Beach remains the hot spot for large stripers. Anglers are catching fish weighing more than 10 pounds on a regular basis. The occasional 20-pounder is showing up, too. Since the fish are keying in on stocked rainbows, it's the AC Plugs and other trout imitations that are catching the fish. Farther south, anglers have found good fishing for striped bass, catfish and largemouth bass. Catfish and stripers have been biting on cut anchovies.

■ LAUGHLIN -- Trout fishing is expected to pick up when the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery begins its annual stocking in October. Meanwhile, anglers are catching a few carry-over rainbows from past fish plants and striped bass.

■ LAS VEGAS URBAN PONDS -- Fishing has slowed for stocked catfish. Patient anglers might find luck with stink baits, night crawlers and chicken liver. The limit at these waters is three fish.

■ KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA -- Weedy conditions are making fishing difficult. Action is slow for trout and bass. The best fishing is at Cold Springs. The water temperature in area reservoirs still is warm but beginning to cool.

■ EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR -- PowerBait and night crawlers are catching stocked rainbows at this Lincoln County reservoir. Mini marshmallows combined with small worms also are productive. Go prepared for cool nights and mornings.

■ ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR -- Rainbow trout have been biting on PowerBait and night crawlers. Weedy conditions are creating a challenge for anglers, though cooler temperatures should help clear things. Fall generally is one of the best times to catch German brown trout, so anglers should begin to see more activity from them.