Colorado River Fishing Report: Las Vegas Stretch Shines in September

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for September 10, 2025, focused on the stretch running along Las Vegas. Sunrise hit at 6:22 a.m., and you can expect sunset at 7:02 p.m. Today’s weather is starting off mild, pushing into the upper 80s by midday, with a gentle southern breeze about 7 mph—perfect for some early casts before it heats up. There are no tidal swings to report along this inland stretch, but minor river flow fluctuations might influence the bite, especially after last week’s thunderstorms upstream. Recent days saw the Colorado running clear with just a hint of silt, thanks to last week’s scattered monsoon showers. Anglers on shore and in kayaks have reported solid action, with smallmouth bass and striped bass leading the pack. According to local tackle shop updates, smallmouth are striking early near rocky points, with several fish in the 1 to 2-pound class landed each morning. Stripers have been working the deeper channels and back eddies, especially below Willow Beach and around Big Bend of the Colorado State Rec Area, with some slot-sized fish pushing the 3-pound mark. Channel catfish are active after dark and at first light in side channels and the shallower flats near Laughlin and the south edges of Lake Mohave. The best baits this week have been cut anchovies and chicken liver, while panfish fans are finding bluegill and redear sunfish tucked up in the reeds and coves, willing to snap up a live worm. For lures, the local consensus is all about natural presentations. Early morning bass are falling for chartreuse and shad-patterned crankbaits, as well as 4-inch soft plastic grubs in watermelon seed. Topwater bite is peaking right after sunup—try a walk-the-dog style lure or popper along shaded banks. Striped bass chasers saw good results on silver spoons and white swimbaits cast into fast-moving current seams. Catfish are being taken on stinkbaits and punch baits after dusk. Best hotspots right now: - Below Willow Beach Marina for stripers, especially drifting with swimbaits in 15-25 feet. - The rocky ledges near Davis Dam for smallmouth bass and the occasional largemouth. - Shallow flats around Big Bend State Rec Area for early morning panfish and nighttime catfish. September can be unpredictable, but with water levels steady and less debris following the recent monsoon surge, action is returning to normal. Morning and late evening remain prime times. Carry some extra weight if you’re bottom-fishing; flows may increase briefly after rain or regulated releases. That’s the scoop for the Colorado River near Las Vegas this September 10. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.