Fishing Report for the Colorado River Around Las Vegas, Featuring Stripers, Bass, Trout, and Catfish

Good morning, anglers! Here’s your fishing report for April 2, 2025, covering the Colorado River waters around Las Vegas, including Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. The sun rose at 6:22 AM and will set at 7:06 PM today, giving you nearly 13 hours of daylight to make the most of your trip. The weather is perfect for fishing with clear skies, a high of 80°F, and a gentle southwest breeze at 5-10 mph. These mild spring conditions are encouraging fish activity across the board. The water flow below the Hoover Dam is steady at approximately 12,500 cubic feet per second, and water temperatures are hovering around 62°F, making for excellent fishing opportunities. With stable water levels and warming temperatures, many species are more active as spring progresses. **Current Catch Highlights:** - **Striped Bass:** Anglers have been catching stripers in great numbers. Recent catches have included several fish in the 10-20 pound range. Cut anchovies, live shad, and white swimbaits work especially well, and trolling near Hemenway Harbor in Lake Mead has been productive. - **Largemouth Bass:** The largemouth action is heating up. Early mornings and late afternoons are seeing the most success with soft plastics, crankbaits, and jigs—green pumpkin and watermelon colors are favorites. Try targeting coves with submerged vegetation near Callville Bay. - **Rainbow Trout:** Trout fishing is thriving! Willow Beach on Lake Mohave remains a hotspot. Powerbait and small spinners like Panther Martins are reliable choices. Trout average 12-16 inches, with a few trophy-sized ones reaching 18-20 inches. - **Catfish:** Channel catfish have been active, particularly in the evenings. Anglers have had luck with stinkbaits, chicken liver, and cut shad near the Lake Mead Marina. - **Carp:** Though less targeted, carp fishing is surprisingly rewarding. These fighters are taking corn or dough baits in slack water areas. **Hot Spots:** 1. **Hemenway Harbor (Lake Mead):** Excellent for striped bass and largemouth bass. Troll with deep-diving crankbaits or cast soft plastics along submerged structures. 2. **Willow Beach (Lake Mohave):** A prime area for rainbow trout and striped bass. Use spinners for trout and live bait for stripers. 3. **Katherine Landing (Lake Mohave):** Shore anglers are seeing success with cut bait for large striped bass right off the fishing pier. **Best Baits and Lures:** - **Live bait:** Shad and anchovies for stripers. - **Artificial lures:** Deep-diving crankbaits, white/chartreuse swimbaits, and plastic worms for bass. Small spinners and Powerbait for trout. - **Catfish favorites:** Stinkbaits and cut shad. Remember to check your licenses—Nevada and Arizona require reciprocal permits if you plan to fish from a boat. Gear up, head to one of these hotspots, and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic day on the Colorado River. Tight lines, everyone! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.