Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting in from the banks of the Colorado River just outside Las Vegas, Friday, November 21st, 2025.

Today’s sunrise was right at 6:30 AM with golden rays lighting up the canyon walls around Willow Beach and up towards Emerald Cove. Expect the sunset to hit about 4:40 PM—so plan your late-afternoon casts accordingly. The weather’s unseasonably warm for November, with The Old Farmer’s Almanac calling for higher-than-average temps and mostly dry conditions, and locals are nodding to the fact we're seeing fewer passing showers than usual. Water levels are steady, though drought in southeast Nevada persists, so keep that in mind if you're launching from some shallows.

Fish activity is solid in these conditions. Low rainfall means clearer water and feisty gamefish. The big draw out here right now is striped bass: late fall always brings in the bigger fish chasing shad up and down the current. Several local guides are reporting multiple stripers in the 5–12 lb range caught near the powerlines and up by the coves adjacent to Willow Beach the last few mornings. Catfish—especially flatheads—are also active after dark, with one lucky angler landing a hefty 74 lb flathead near Laughlin earlier this week, a catch that turned the heads of everyone at the marina.

Largemouth bass are holding in slower pockets and deep structure as the water cools, and a couple of kayakers paddling to Emerald Cave were celebrating three solid catches yesterday, one hitting just over 4 lbs. According to TripAdvisor reviews—folks in small groups or paddling solo have had luck fishing just upstream from Emerald Cave, especially at mid-morning and dusk.

For bait and lure selection, keep it simple but smart. For stripers, local sharpies swear by large swimbaits and live shad if you can get them. Otherwise, deep-diving crankbaits and white or chartreuse bucktail jigs are performing best. Catfish are going for good old chicken liver or prepared stink bait. Largemouth bass are smashing green pumpkin or watermelon soft plastics rigged Texas style, with suspended jerkbaits also pulling bites from deeper structure.

Two consistent hot spots to keep in mind:

- **Willow Beach Marina:** The trout stocking earlier in the month still has predators hanging close. Work the main channel and shoreline riprap for striper and largemouth action, especially in the early hours.
- **Emerald Cove and up towards Black Canyon:** This stretch is producing solid mixed bags—expect stripers in deeper runs, and largemouth tucked in shallows and behind rock shelves. Kayak rentals are easy to get at Willow Beach if you don’t have your own rig.

The river’s flatwater is drawing paddlers and fishers alike, so mid-day might get crowded on weekends, but weekdays remain peaceful. If you’re new to the area, don’t miss the chance to get out and see the emerald waters—several guides shared glowing reviews about both the scenery and the fishing.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here reporting from the Las Vegas stretch of the Colorado River on Thursday, November 20th, 2025.

Sunrise cracked the horizon at 6:24 a.m. with a subtle waxy crescent moon still lingering, and we’re set for sunset around 4:35 p.m. Those hitting the water early caught a golden hue over the river—a sight that never gets old for local fishers. The sky’s mostly clear with unseasonably mild fall temps, hovering in the low 60s early then pushing into the upper 70s by midday. With a stubborn ridge of high pressure parked overhead, there’s almost no wind and just a whisper of humidity—a great comfort if you’re posting up for an all-day session. WeatherNation posted yesterday that this high pressure’s been breaking records for warmth across the region, so expect action to heat up faster than usual.

Tidal action’s minimal here, but fish are still strongly keyed to “bite windows.” FishingReminder pegged today’s major bait times at 3:10–5:10 a.m. and 3:34–5:34 p.m., with minor windows late morning and after dark. If you’re squeezing in a quick hour, work those twilight shifts—the bite switches on fast.

Now for what the river’s coughing up: According to Lake Mead Fishing Report Today, stripers are front and center. Surface temps locked in the mid-50s have kept shad balls shallow, and the striped bass are smashing topwater at first light and chasing deep-diving crankbaits by afternoon. Local chat rooms like Float N Fish with Tony V confirm smallmouth and largemouth showing strong in current breaks and rock piles, especially just south of Willow Beach.

Recent catches are solid for this time of year:
- **Striped bass:** most reports show plenty in the 2–6 lbs range, with the occasional 10+ pounder, especially around shad schools.
- **Smallmouth bass:** bites are best on rocky points and drop-offs, fish mostly 1–2 lbs but a few chunky 3–4 pounders landed in the coves.
- **Catfish:** channel cats are moving after dark, mostly 1–4 lbs, with the old timers hauling out some double-digit brutes from deeper holes.
- **Trout:** stocker rainbows are being hooked on spinners near Willow Beach and below Hoover Dam.

For lures, locals lean heavy on:
- **Topwater walking baits** and **swim jigs** before sunrise for stripers.
- **Deep-diving crankbaits** (in shad or bluegill colors) for midday stripers and smallmouth.
- **Soft plastic swimbaits** dragged on jig heads for bass—especially watermelon and green pumpkin.
- For catfish, it’s hard to beat soaked cut baits or chicken liver; after dark, stink baits do wonders.

Best natural bait right now? Live shad for stripers if you can net them, nightcrawlers for cats, and PowerBait or small gold spinners for those stocked trout.

Hot spots today:
- **Government Wash** is pumping out stripers and smallies, especially if you work the drop-offs and rocky points.
- **Willow Beach** is your ticket for trout and some very large striped bass, especially near the marina early or late.
- **Las Vegas Bay** is seeing good action for largemouth along weed edges and submerged timber.

Most fish are showing up in 10–25 feet of water, but don’t be afraid to work the shallows at dawn with topwaters—feeding windows have been quick and aggressive. Crappie and sunfish are present but less active; expect better panfish action a bit later in the season.

All in all, anglers have landed a mixed bag: dozens of stripers, a dozen or so cats, at least half a dozen bass per boat, and limits of stocker trout if you focus efforts on the willow stretch. Water clarity is decent to clear, and visibility makes finesse baits extra effective.

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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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Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River and Las Vegas-area fishing report for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. Sunrise splashed the shoreline at 6:23 AM this morning and we’re set for sunset at 4:33 PM, so you’re looking at a tidy window for prime action today. We’re still in a long, warm, dry fall, though it’s cooling in the evenings—expect clear skies, a crisp start in the upper 40s, topping out near 70°F by midafternoon. Winds will stay light, maybe a bit breezy closer to midday, but nothing that should mess with your casting arm.

Tidal swings and traditional tide charts aren’t much of a factor directly on Lake Mead and the main river stretch here, but FishinReminder calls out your best bite windows today as 3:10-5:10 AM and 3:34-5:34 PM for majors, and a solid midday minor 10:58 AM-12:58 PM. That overlap around dusk is always a killer time to be on the water, especially if you can catch that golden hour on a point or near deep structure.

Lake Mead and the lower Colorado are the go-tos: Lake Mead Marina and Government Wash keep popping up as hot spots. Las Vegas Bay and Boulder Harbor are seeing steady pressure but still coughing up quality fish, especially for those willing to put in the miles along the shoreline or launch out at first light. Don’t neglect Vegas Creek early if you want to stay closer to town—local reports say smaller largemouth and sunfish are active there after sunrise, perfect if you want fast action.

This past week, striper fishing on Mead has been bang-on. According to the folks at the Lake Mead, Nevada Fishing Report Today podcast, schoolie stripers are smashing anchovies and shad-imitator swimbaits near Hemenway Harbor and Boulder Basin, with some larger models caught chunking cut bait just off the bottom. Best results are coming to those vertical jigging spoons or slow-rolling a white or chartreuse paddle-tail. The biggest fish lately have come early, so don’t sleep in.

Bass anglers are doing well on smallmouths along rocky points and drop-offs, especially where the wind is pushing bait. Drop shot rigs with natural soft plastics are the local favorite—think Roboworms in morning dawn or shad colors. Ned rigs and tube baits are also producing, particularly mid-morning into the early afternoon minor window. Largemouths have been more scattered but take a look in the backs of shallow coves as the day warms up, especially if you see shad flipping.

Catfish are in tight at dusk—anywhere there’s a bit of current or rip-rap, try stink bait or cut mackerel off the bottom after dark. A few channel cats over five pounds have been reported at night near Boulder Beach.

Crappie catches have been modest but improving, found suspended over brush piles; chartreuse jigs or small minnows under a slip bobber are proven money. And don’t forget those bonus bluegill on mealworms near submerged wood, especially out at Twin Lakes and Duck Creek.

Hot lure picks for this week:
• White or chartreuse paddle-tail swimbaits for stripers
• Shad-colored jerkbaits for bass
• Drop shot rigs with morning dawn or baitfish imitations
• Ned rigs and tube baits around rocky points
• Anchovies or cut bait for stripers and cats

Remember, with the water still low at Mead and forecasts showing no letup in the drought, keep an eye out for new submerged obstacles especially near ramp areas. Water clarity is great, which means downsizing your tackle can put bonus fish in the boat.

Two hot spots to try: Government Wash for stripers at dawn and late afternoon, and Boulder Harbor for mixed bag action pretty much all day. If you want solitude, hike into Las Vegas Bay and check coves near the mouth—smallmouth will be stacked up there chasing shad.

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Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Monday, November 17, 2025. We’re rolling into late fall, and it’s a crisp one out on the water—temps kicked off in the upper 40s at sunrise, expected to top out in the low 60s by early afternoon. Skies are mostly clear with a light breeze out of the north, keeping things brisk but not enough to spook the bait schools. Sunrise hit at 6:22 am, and we’ll see sunset at 4:38 pm, so your prime bites are once again stacked at first and last light.

Now, don’t sweat the tides—Lake Mead and the Colorado River around Vegas don’t see ocean tides, but the receding water levels have made for some real fish concentration on structure, humps, and drop-offs. The water’s clear and cool, sitting in the mid-50s, and the shad schools are thick, which means predator activity is red hot.

Striper action is running strong, especially for those up early working the main lake points and channel edges with cut bait. Cut anchovy and cut shad are absolutely killing it—anglers are bagging quick limits from Boulder Basin down through the narrows near Government Wash. Most stripers caught are in the 2- to 4-pound range, but if you’re patient and chase after those shadow lines and circling birds, some folks have hauled in bruisers over 7 pounds in the last week. Boaters who stick close to the shad schools are cashing in well before noon.

If you’d rather get after them with artificials, break out those white or chrome jigging spoons in the 1- to 2-ounce range and work them vertically over deep fish. Topwater bite is short but sweet at dawn—try a Zara Spook or Sammy walker along the rock walls and you just might see some explosive boils.

Bass anglers are staying active too. Smallmouth and largemouth both are on the chew, with smallies holding tight to deep rocky points near Temple Bar and Hemenway. Ned rigs in green pumpkin and watermelon are your best bet for numbers. For largemouth, target the shallow coves at sunup with soft plastic creature baits—you’ll pick up a mix of solid 2- to 4-pound fish, especially around submerged brush and sharp ledges. Deep-diving crankbaits in shad or craw patterns will also put in some work on bass staging near drop-offs.

The catfish bite remains decent after dark—try chunk baits or leftover cut bait near the mouth of Las Vegas Wash or in those quiet, sandy coves. Catfish catches lean toward the smaller eaters but there’s always a shot at a big blue if you hang around long enough. There’s even been an occasional walleye showing up for anglers slow-trolling nightcrawler rigs along the gravel bars, though that’s still a bonus fish this time of year.

A couple of hot spots today: first, the humps and flats just outside Hemenway Harbor are loaded with stripers at dawn and dusk—stack up there when the sun’s low for your best shot. Second, explore the coves north of Echo Bay; plenty of mixed bags to be had, with bass, stripers, and even the random walleye all in the mix, especially along the windblown points.

Remember, with dropping water levels, new rocks and hazards are popping up, so keep a close watch on your depth and the channel markers. The activity drops off sharply in the afternoons, so maximize your morning and evening efforts while the fish are schooling and hungry.

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Morning all, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest from the Colorado River near Las Vegas. Today’s sunrise is at 6:28 AM, and sunset will be at 4:52 PM, so you’ve got a solid window to get out there. The weather’s mild, with temps hovering in the mid-50s, a light breeze out of the west, and mostly clear skies. No rain in the forecast, so it’s a perfect day to hit the water.

Fish activity’s been steady, with anglers reporting good numbers of striped bass, largemouth bass, and catfish. Striped bass are running strong, with some folks pulling in fish in the 15-20 pound range. Largemouth bass are hitting near structure, especially around submerged trees and rock piles. Catfish are active too, with channel and flathead catfish being the most common. Recent reports mention anglers landing 10-15 fish per outing, with some lucky ones bringing in a few trophy-sized catfish.

For lures, stick with swimbaits and crankbaits for stripers and largemouth. Topwater lures are working well in the early morning and late afternoon. For catfish, live bait like nightcrawlers and cut bait are your best bet. If you’re fly fishing, try streamers and nymphs near the banks.

Hot spots to check out include the Willow Beach area and the Davis Dam tailrace. Both have been productive lately, with plenty of structure and good water flow. The Willow Beach cove is especially good for largemouth bass, while the tailrace is a hotspot for stripers.

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**ARTIFICIAL LURE'S COLORADO RIVER FISHING REPORT**
Saturday, November 15th, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Colorado River around Las Vegas.

We're heading into what's shaping up to be an interesting water situation. The seven Colorado River basin states—including Nevada—are working through some serious negotiations on water allocation post-2026. Right now, Lake Mead is projected to sink below record lows by September 2027 according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, so conditions are definitely tight. That said, this shouldn't drastically impact your Saturday fishing.

**Weather & Conditions**

We've had some serious atmospheric activity this week pushing through the Southwest. While the heaviest rain is moving south toward Southern California, you might catch some residual moisture and variable conditions around the lake this weekend. Expect cool temperatures and potentially some wind gusts, so dress in layers and secure your gear.

**What's Biting**

The recent storm activity has stirred up the lake. Bass fishing has been solid on jigs—specifically, a half-ounce Picasso Old School Dock Rocket is showing excellent results when you're targeting fish throughout the water column. Mix in some quality minnow presentations, and you're looking at a solid day.

**Hot Spots**

Check out the dock areas around the northwest coves where the creek inflows are—freshwater inputs from recent weather always trigger feeding. The boulder-laden points near the deeper drop-offs are producing consistently right now too.

**Final Thoughts**

Water levels matter, folks. Stay aware of those reservoir conditions and fish the structure you can find. Get out early, work those jigs, and make every cast count.

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Artificial Lure reporting from the banks of the Colorado River near Las Vegas on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Sunrise painted the flats at 6:22 a.m. and sunset will drop the curtain at 4:38 p.m. today. We woke to another crisp Nevada morning, low 50s at dawn and, according to NOAA, the forecast calls for calm winds early, partly cloudy skies, and temps pushing upper 60s by mid afternoon. Mild but distinctly autumn air—a killer combo for chasing river bass, stripers, and cats.

There’s no tidal influence here, just steady flows below Hoover Dam, with the river running a bit below normal due to ongoing drought conditions—Coyote Gulch reports persistent dryness across southern Nevada and the lower Colorado Basin, so the water’s low and clear. This means boaters and bank anglers will need to seek deeper channels and pay attention to the pools, riffles, and submerged structure for actively feeding fish.

Fish activity has been solid all week, with stripers leading the tally. Locals and kayakers working the upper river near Willow Beach reported consistent action at sunrise and dusk, with most lines pulling in 1–3 lb schoolies and the occasional whopper above 5 lbs. Lake Mead Fishing Report Today says stripers are running strong on cut anchovies, shad, and occasionally chicken liver early, switching to artificial lures—white swimbaits, flukes, and jerkbaits—in the middle hours.

Smallmouth bass have picked up with the cooling weather, especially around rocky points up by Cottonwood Cove and down near Eldorado Canyon. Anglers working Ned rigs, soft plastic craws, and small tubes are seeing steady bites, with most fish in the 1–2 lb range. Topwater was hot earlier in the week at dawn when wind was dead calm, but by 8 a.m. switching to finesse tactics produces more consistently.

Catfish remain active after dark. Night fishers near the old marina and backwater pockets report fat channel cats to 7 lbs pulled on stink baits and shrimp. Lake Mead updates note that chicken liver also works in slower eddy water, while the big blues have been elusive lately in the main channel. If you’re out after sunset, rig up heavy and fish deep troughs.

Not much talk of crappie or panfish lately—most local reports focused on bass and stripers, with drought slowing minnow and shad spawns. A couple of seasoned river rats near the Big Bend found a pocket of crappies using live minnows last Monday, but action’s sporadic.

Best bets for catching are anchovy chunks and live shad for stripers by daybreak and sunset. For bass, stick to natural plastics—browns and greens—on light line, and don’t overlook reaction baits (chrome jerkbaits, spinnerbaits) if cloud cover rolls in. Catfish: heavy weights, strong hooks, lots of stink.

Hot Spots:
- **Willow Beach:** Consistent striper and bass bites in the morning. Fish deep ledges and the cold spring outlets.
- **Cottonwood Cove:** Smallmouth action around rock piles, and catfish prowling just east at dusk.
- **Eldorado Canyon:** Good for smallmouth, plus flathead cats after dark.

Water levels are still low, so take extra care launching and navigating the coves—don’t get stuck in a mudflat, and watch submerged debris.

Shells and plastics are working better than live bait most midday, especially with the sun high and water ultra-clear. If you’re fly fishing, olive streamers, clousers, and poppers will tempt aggressive smallmouth in shallow runs. Bring plenty of water, sun cover, and check your gear before leaving the dock.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Colorado River fishing report for the Las Vegas stretch, Thursday, November 13th, 2025.

A crisp autumn bite’s in the air along the Colorado this morning. Local weather’s calling for clear skies most of today, highs right near 67, and a light north breeze. No rainfall’s expected even with all that mess blowing into California—our stretch is staying calm and clear for now. Sunrise kicked off at 6:15 AM and sunset’s at 4:39 PM, so we’re looking at a short window of prime fishing; make those early and late hours count. While tides don’t swing much on the river, expect steady, moderate flows—low water remains the theme out here, so watch those sandbars along coves and channels.

Water temps mid-river are holding in the mid-60s, which is still solid for both bass and striped bass action. Recent local chatter, including what’s been coming in from Willow Beach and the area just down from Davis Dam, says the striper bite’s steady in the mornings and again at dusk. Most catches reported are running from three to four pounds, but there’s been a couple of double-digit fish this past week near Telephone Cove. Anglers are still pulling in a good mix of smallmouth and largemouth bass—think one to three pounds common—with the odd four-pounder coming off rocky shoreline pockets.

Night-fishing reports have slowed a little, but the late-evening striper crew is still doing well drifting cut anchovies near lighted docks and deeper channels. Catfish have been sluggish but you might see some action on stink baits in quieter inlets south of Big Bend.

For baits, the top producers this week are classic shad-imitating swimbaits and white Zoom Flukes for stripers. If you’re targeting bass, you can’t go wrong with a chartreuse or black-blue jig bounced off submerged rock, and watermelon Senkos near brushy pockets are getting hammered by both smallies and largemouth. Topwater bite has tapered but you might get some surface pops on a bone Whopper Plopper at first light.

Live shiners and anchovies are always a safe bet, especially near Willow Beach Marina and the casino docks—even the guides have been relying on them. If you’re setting out in the midday lull, slow-roll deep-diving crankbaits in natural colors and bounce soft plastics along the drop-offs. Don’t forget a wire leader: some of those river stripers will shred lighter mono in a heartbeat.

Best hot spots today: Telephone Cove for stripers and smallmouth early, and the stretch around Big Bend State Recreation Area for largemouth and the occasional bonus walleye. If you want peace and steady bites, the back end of Katherine Landing cove is worth a drift.

Little current news from the Colorado River Indian Tribes reminds us to respect the river as conditions remain low—lots of visible structure, so keep your eyes sharp and respect posted access zones.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 11, 2025 Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report—a local take on what’s biting, where, and how to get your best bend in the rod today!

We’re kicking off the day with cool, stable weather. According to the National Weather Service, sunrise is right around 6:19 AM, with sunset hitting at 4:38 PM. Expect mild temps in the upper 60s early, warming up to the mid-70s by afternoon. Winds are light out of the northeast at 5–10 mph. Skies are mostly clear with just a whiff of clouds here and there—ideal for sight-casting or enjoying a full day on the water. Out here on the Colorado, tides don’t play like they do on the coasts, but you can expect current fluctuations tied to dam releases, so check ahead on flows if you’re targeting the tailwaters.

River temps are hanging steady in the mid-60s, which is prime for bass, stripers, and catfish activity. Fishbrain and angler chatter along these Vegas stretches confirm a strong showing: Striped bass and largemouth bass are both on the chew. Recent catches have come in across the day, but the early morning or just before dusk are the real windows of opportunity right now.

If you’re after stripers, the bite’s been solid by Willow Beach and down toward Big Bend. Reports from local shops and the Fishbrain app show plenty of 2–5 lb stripes with the occasional 10-plus brute in the mix. Your best bet: toss swimbaits in shad patterns, spoons, or even live shiners if you can net ‘em. Anglers drifting cut anchovy chunks after sunset have also filled coolers with fat line-rippers—don’t be afraid to go after ‘em when the sun dips!

Largemouth and smallmouth have been hugging structure—think rock piles, submerged wood, and dock pilings. Plastics like 4” Senkos (green pumpkin/red flake) wacky-rigged, or shad-patterned crankbaits have drawn aggressive hits. One local shared he pulled four solid largemouth out near Telephone Cove using a slow-rolled white spinnerbait. If the bite slows, try downsizing to humble Ned rigs or shaky heads—especially near deeper holes or shade lines.

For you bottom-bouncers, channel catfish are still on. Chicken livers, stink baits, and cut mackerel on a sliding sinker rig work wonders around the Laughlin Lagoon and in backwater coves near Davis Dam. Don’t sleep on sunset or post-dusk action—a handful of 5-plus pound cats have been confirmed the past week.

Trout, freshly stocked a few weeks back at Willow Beach, are chasing bright PowerBait (chartreuse and garlic remain kings) and gold spinners. Early risers have landed limits before breakfast, especially along the accessible shoreline just below the hatchery outflow.

For baits, keep things natural—anchovies, shad, and nightcrawlers are all consistent producers right now. Best artificials: white or silver topwater walkers for striper boils, curly-tail grubs for bass, and Rooster Tails for trout.

If you want a sure shot at landing fish today, try these local hot spots:
- Willow Beach—stripers, trout, and some hefty smallmouth. Cast near the outflows and rocky points.
- Big Bend State Recreation Area—consistent multi-species action, especially from the sandbars and eddies downstream of the main boat ramp.
- The marina at Laughlin Lagoon—excellent place for catfish and the odd big bass, especially under docks and overhangs.

As always, keep safety in mind and double-check your Nevada fishing license before hitting the water.

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