Colorado River Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and Trout in Spring's Bountiful Bite

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for March 12, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been heating up lately as we transition into spring. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with highs around 75°F and lows in the mid-50s. Sunrise is at 6:15 AM and sunset at 6:45 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. The river flow is steady at about 12,000 cfs below Hoover Dam. Striped bass have been the hot ticket lately, with some real lunkers in the 20-30 pound range being pulled out near Willow Beach. Anchovies and cut bait are working well, but if you're looking to throw some hardware, try trolling AC Plugs or jigging spoons in 30-50 feet of water. Largemouth and smallmouth bass action has picked up too. They're starting to move into shallower water, so target rocky points and submerged brush with crankbaits, jigs, and soft plastics. Watermelon and pumpkin seed colors have been producing. For you trout enthusiasts, the rainbow bite has been solid below Hoover Dam and around Willow Beach. PowerBait and small spinners are your best bets. The stocking program's been consistent, so there are plenty of fresh fish to be had. Catfish have been a bit slow, but you can still find some nice channels using cut bait or stinkbaits in deeper holes. As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the area around Cottonwood Cove for stripers and bass. The coves near Boulder Beach have also been producing well. If you're after trout, you can't go wrong fishing the stretch between Hoover Dam and Willow Beach. Remember to check your licenses and regulations before heading out. Tight lines, everyone! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.