Nevada fishing report

■ LAKE MEAD — Reports are good for smallmouth and largemouth bass throughout the lake. While final numbers have not been posted, the Pat Donoho Tournament on Saturday out of Callville Bay produced trophy weights taken for five smallmouth and one largemouth bass. This is good news for anglers looking forward to prime spring fishing. The striped bass are not to be forgotten, as anglers have found great fishing in the areas of Government Wash and Sand Island. Afternoons are proving productive, and with the new moon this week, anglers also should find good night fishing below a light or with a submersible light.

■ LAKE MOHAVE — Smallmouth and largemouth bass have been a better target than stripers lately, though one striper weighing 17.9 pounds was caught with anchovies near Katherine Landing. Catfish are active in the coves, mostly at night, and anchovies are productive bait for them. The sunfish species have been taking night crawler pieces and small jigs in the backs of coves. Largemouth bass reportedly are hanging out in still water near the backs of coves, and smallmouth bass are holding on rocky shelves. Drop-shot rigs have been successful, as well as plastic imitations and night crawlers.

■ LAUGHLIN — With winds expected to subside and warmer temperatures returning through the weekend, fishing should improve. Anglers have had success for striped bass near Davis Dam and near Big Bend State Park. Anchovies have been the top bait, with various top-water lures also working. Many of the fish being caught are in the 1- to 3-pound range. For smaller fish, a lighter setup with smaller hooks may be necessary. One angler caught a catfish weighing 8.6 pounds from shore near the Nature Center.

■ URBAN PONDS — Trout action has been slow, but fishing for bluegill and bass is starting to pick up with the warming of the waters. Night crawlers or mealworms are the baits of choice.

■ KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — Trout fishing has been terrific around the area, with the best times early mornings and evenings. Windy conditions tend to chase people off the reservoirs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crappie and largemouth bass action continues to improve with warming water temperatures.

■ EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — Action has been fast and furious for rainbows, browns and tiger trout, especially in early morning and evening. Afternoon winds have kept most people off the lake during midday. The campground is open, and all facilities will be open within the next week or so.

■ ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — Good fishing continues for stocked trout. Anglers are using PowerBait, worms or small lures. Hand-size crappie have been hitting on flies, small lures and jigs, with small bass also taking the same assortment.