Nevada fishing report

LAKE MEAD — A great time can be had on the lake fishing for a variety of species this time of year. Smallmouth and largemouth are getting ready for the spawn, and anglers have found success throwing crankbaits near drop-offs in coves. One consistency for many species is the murky water has been an attractant for the fish. Stripers have been lurking near the murky water where baitfish are hanging out. Casting Rat-L-Traps into the shallows has proven successful for some. Catfish also can be had in these areas. The fish have been taking anchovies. Nighttime hours are the most productive.

LAKE MOHAVE — Reports have been light from the main body of the lake. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are getting ready for the spawn and can be found in the coves and around the shelves near drop-offs. For anglers fishing out of Willow Beach, action continues to improve. Multiple fish weighing more than 20 pounds have been caught recently. Trout imitations such as AC Plugs and Rago swimbaits have worked well.

LAUGHLIN — The striper bite is picking up along this stretch of the river. Many of the fish are averaging 2 to 5 pounds. One angler fishing from shore near Big Bend State Park caught a striped bass weighing 11.5 pounds using anchovies. This popular bait will entice the stripers and catfish in the area.

LAS VEGAS URBAN PONDS — Despite the variety of baits anglers are using, trout have been hesitant to bite. As the waters continue to warm, trout activity will continue to slow down, but bluegill and bass will become more active and willing to respond.

KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — There has been no report from the area in the past week. Fishing is generally very good along the dams at Haymeadow, Cold Springs and Adams-McGill. Small spinners and spoons, flies and PowerBait will catch fish.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — Anglers have been catching rainbow and tiger trout ranging from 10 to 13 inches and brown trout averaging 12 inches. Night crawlers and PowerBait are catching fish, and it doesn’t seem to matter what color. The silver Kastmaster proved to be the ticket for one angler fishing near the upper end of the reservoir.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — Fishing pressure has been light on the reservoir, but anglers have been pleased with their catch. They have had success using night crawlers near the turbid water in the upper end.