Colorado River Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More in March 2025

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for March 22, 2025. The sun's rising at 6:38 AM and setting at 6:56 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather's looking mighty fine today - partly cloudy skies with a high of 78°F and a light breeze from the southwest. Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass have been on fire lately, especially down near Willow Beach. We've been seeing some real lunkers in the 20-30 pound range. Anchovies and cut bait are your best bet for these big boys. If you're more into artificial lures, try trolling with AC plugs or casting big spoons. Largemouth bass fishing has picked up too, particularly in the backwaters and coves. They've been hitting topwater lures early in the morning, then switching to jigs and plastic worms as the day warms up. A few anglers have reported success with chatterbaits in shallow grass areas. For you trout enthusiasts, the stretch below Hoover Dam has been producing some nice rainbows. Power Bait and salmon eggs are working well, but don't overlook small spinners and flies if you're into that. Catfish action has been steady, with channel cats in the 2-5 pound range biting on cut bait and stink baits. Best spots for cats have been around structure in deeper holes. As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around Cottonwood Cove. The underwater structure there has been holding some nice fish. Another good bet is the Katherine Landing area on Lake Mohave - plenty of stripers hanging around there. Remember, folks, the water's still a bit chilly, so fish might be a tad sluggish. Slow down your presentations and be patient. And as always, make sure you've got your Nevada or Arizona fishing license, depending on where you're casting. That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.