Mornin’ folks, it’s Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for the Colorado River and Las Vegas area, straight from the banks and the docks. Today’s the 19th of November, and the weather’s been a mixed bag—cooling fall temps, a bit of wind, and some shifting pressure systems that have the fish moving around more than usual. Sunrise was just before 6:30 AM, and sunset’s due around 4:45 PM, so you’ve got a short window for daylight fishing. The moon’s in its First Quarter phase, and the major bite times hit early this morning from 3:10 to 5:10 AM and again from 3:34 to 5:34 PM. The minor windows were around 10:58 AM to 12:58 PM and 8:10 to 10:10 PM. Visibility’s low at 23%, so keep that in mind if you’re sight fishing.

Tides on the Colorado River are pretty minimal this far inland, but the flow’s steady, and the water’s clear. The streamflow near the Colorado border’s running at about 542 cubic-feet-per-second, which is good for spawning brown trout. Anglers have been reporting solid action on wild brown trout, rainbow trout, and some largemouth bass, especially around the deeper holes and structure. The trout are hitting minnow-style baits and jerk-shads, while the bass are responding to deep-diving crankbaits in shad, craw, and bluegill patterns. Fluorocarbon line’s been the go-to for keeping baits down and sensitive, and light braid-to-fluorocarbon setups are working well for suspended fish.

If you’re chasing trout, try a dropshot or light-line soft plastic presentation, especially when the bite tightens up. For bass, reaction baits are still effective during short feeding windows, but slower techniques are key when the fish get picky. Adjust your weight, line size, and fall rate to match the conditions—fish are holding anywhere from 5 to 30 feet deep, and some are still roaming shallow in clearer, protected water.

A couple of hot spots to check out: Las Vegas Bay is always a solid bet, especially around the points and irregularities in the waves. Lake Mead Marina’s another good spot, with its sheltered environment attracting a wide variety of bait fish. Both spots are within easy reach of the Strip, and you’ll find plenty of action if you time it right with the major and minor bite windows.

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