Fishing Report, April 11, 2013
■ LAKE MEAD — Inclement weather patterns have brought out the striped bass bite. Anglers have had success using Rapala’s Shad Rap and A.C. Plugs. Shore anglers working along the points near deeper water in the Government Wash area have found both good fishing and increased fishing activity. Most of the fish anglers are catching are in the 2- to 4-pound range. The action can be fast when you get into a school.
■ LAKE MOHAVE — Largemouth and smallmouth bass are still providing anglers with the best action. Most are tipping the scales at about 3 to 4 pounds, though the occasional fish pushes the 8-pound mark. Work the shallows using lighter colored crankbaits, jigs or plastic worms until you find what may work best for that day.
■ URBAN PONDS — Anglers will now have a little elbow room at Sunset Park’s pond. Improvements in the area have been completed. PowerBait and small spinners have proven successful for the rainbow trout and small jigs and various rigged plastics will catch bass, while corn or bread could get you a good fight with a scrappy bluegill or carp. The Nevada Department of Wildlife will begin monthly catfish plants sometime next week.
■ KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — Cold Springs and Haymeadow reservoirs are giving up stocked rainbows and the bass have shown signs of life. At Dacey, anglers throwing flies and spinners are catching trout measuring 12 to 16 inches. Bass and trout are both taking baits at Adams-McGill Reservoir. Currently there is no running water at the campground.
■ EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — Fishing has been very good and anglers are finding success for trout while fishing from the dock and along the shore. Anglers are using PowerBait and night crawlers. Most of the trout taken are in the 12- to 15-inch range.
■ ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — Action has been good for trout. Night crawlers, PowerBait and small spinners have all enticed fish measuring as large as 15 inches. Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to extend your day of fishing, but be sure to use single barbless hooks and minimize the time the fish is out of the water.
