Colorado River Las Vegas Fishing Report May 4, 2025

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Sunday, May 4th, 2025. We're enjoying perfect spring fishing conditions today. The water levels are rising slowly which has made for some interesting action along the shorelines. Temperatures should reach the mid-80s today, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen if you're heading out. The largemouth bass are still in active pre-spawn mode in our area, much like what we've been seeing downriver near Bullhead City. They've been hitting plastic worms and small crankbaits, especially in the early morning hours near structure. Several anglers reported 3-4 pound catches on Friday at Government Wash. Striped bass action has picked up considerably since my report on Friday. Cut anchovies and 3-inch silver swimbaits have been the ticket for most folks. A few locals have also had success with Kastmasters and Jumpin' Minnows when targeting subsurface fish. Catfish activity is improving in the backwaters, particularly as we get these warmer days. Traditional baits like cut bait, chicken livers, and catfish nuggets are producing decent numbers. Boulder Beach has been a catfish hotspot this past week. Rainbow trout stocking continues in the Community Park area, and they've been biting well on PowerBait, small spinners, and wet flies. These stockers tend to move out after a few days, so get them while they're fresh. For those willing to travel a bit, crappie action has been decent up in the Overton Arm with small jigs. Hot spots this weekend include the Katherine Landing area for bass, Cottonwood Cove for stripers, and as mentioned, Boulder Beach for catfish and Community Park for trout. Water flows are higher than normal due to runoff, so be cautious when wading or boating in unfamiliar areas. Visibility remains good except after the occasional rain shower. For those planning their day, sunrise was at 5:47 AM and sunset will be at 7:32 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet. Remember to check your licenses and limits before heading out. Several conservation officers were checking anglers last weekend. That's your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for today, Sunday, May 4th. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and bent rods to all you anglers out there. See you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.