Nevada fishing report, Dec. 11, 2014

LAKE MEAD — Fishing is hot for those anglers willing to brave the morning chill. Those making it out at first light have reported good fishing for striped bass. The action also is good at dusk and for about two hours after. The areas near Boulder Harbor and past the beaches have produced well. Birds in the area can be an indicator as to where the fish are coming closer to the surface to feed on shad. Netting shad for bait has not been a problem for those heading into Vegas Wash.

LAKE MOHAVE — Due to lower lake levels, fishing the shoreline has been more trying as much of the vegetation is now dry and beyond the water’s edge. Anglers are still having success with catfish in the coves. Anchovies are working well and some folks are even preparing their own stink baits. Stripers are active throughout the lake, and anglers are bringing in fish with both anchovies and lures.

LAUGHLIN — The variety of fish being caught this week would entice any angler. Stripers are taking anchovies and top water lures. Catfish also are taking anchovies, especially in the area of the Nature Center. There are still reports of smallmouth bass being caught below the Avi Bridge. Trout are dispersed throughout the area and are showing up in pockets around Davis Dam, along Casino Row, Sunshine Peninsula, and Big Bend State Park. These are also good areas to catch stripers.

URBAN PONDS — Fishing has been good following recent trout plants. PowerBait and power eggs have been working well. So have small spinners or spoons for those wishing to fish with hardware.

KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — Fishing pressure has been low in recent days. Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the reservoirs opened up over the weekend. Fishing from the dams will be difficult as dead aquatic vegetation is building up along the shoreline. Check weather conditions before making the drive as it won’t take much of a temperature drop for the reservoirs to ice up again.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — The storm system that went through Southern Nevada last week raised temperatures at the lake and removed the ice. The open water is providing anglers with good action for rainbow trout. The fish are taking most baits. One angler reported that red was the hot color for both baits and lures. Night crawlers are also productive.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — The reservoir has seen an increase in fishing pressure. Anglers have done well with a variety of baits, including night crawlers and PowerBait.