Colorado River Las Vegas Fishing Report for May 7, 2025

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. We're in the heart of spring fishing season, and I've got great news for everyone looking to hit the water today. The stripers, bass, and trout bite has been going strong all week[1], continuing the excellent conditions we've been experiencing since the weekend[2]. Water levels are running higher than normal due to the spring runoff, which has been affecting fishing conditions, especially in the upper reaches of the river. Despite this, brown trout are still being caught in good numbers in those upper sections[5]. If you're heading that way, I recommend using larger flies and lures, with large woolly buggers fished in slack water being particularly effective for landing those trophy-sized fish. For those targeting catfish, the lower reaches and backwaters have been productive using typical drift baits and still baits[5]. Cut bait, livers, and catfish nuggets have all been working well. The catfish activity has definitely picked up in the past week. Bass fishing remains excellent throughout the area. Artificial lures have been producing consistent results, especially during the early morning and late afternoon hours. The fish have been most active during these transition periods. For trout enthusiasts, the dry fly fishing is starting to pick up nicely[5]. The morning bite has been particularly strong, so I recommend getting out early. Some hot spots to check out today: Lake Mead's Hemenway Harbor has been producing nice stripers, while the area around Willow Beach has been excellent for rainbow trout. If you're after largemouth bass, try the coves around Boulder City. Weather-wise, we're looking at clear skies today with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s by afternoon, mild winds from the southwest at 5-10 mph, making for nearly perfect fishing conditions. Remember, the higher water flows mean you should exercise extra caution if wading, and always check the latest regulations from the Colorado Division of Wildlife before heading out[5]. That's all for today's report. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good luck out there! I'll be back tomorrow with another update from the Colorado River. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.